Day to Day Life images

[Greg Gale]

I see a "How much does your sleeve ride up when flipping the birdie" thread coming

Interesting to see that left arm wearing his wristwatch upside down. So does my dad. I never understood this, as it makes the watch more prone to get some dings and scratches.

 

[Cocker]

I never understood this, as it makes the watch more prone to get some dings and scratches.

Not if you're working in a cramped environment, where you could bang it everywhere. Let's say, the interior of a bomber, maybe! Generally speaking, when working manually, there's less chances to bang the face of the watch when worn inside the wrist. Not so much when working on a desk, of course...

 

[Edward]

 

[Silver Surfer]

hahahahahaha. party hearty buddas

 

[Edward]

2nd Lt Robert L Turner Lexington, KY points to hole in Bible made by flak on a mission over Germany. The steel jacketed book probably saved his life.

 

[falcon_ib]

 

[Edward]

“Good morning! Time to do the three S’s! “
(ATC)

 

[johnwayne]

Two very pointy collared A2's earlier, look identical - Dubow's or Spiewak's? Interesting how first ones name tag is barely sewn on, seemingly by just two stitches each end, mind you his shoulder patch looks like it's coming away too plus, is that a nice rip in Turner Lexingtons sleeve? Atmospheric pics nonetheless, thank you Edward.

 

[2BM2K]

2nd Lt Robert L Turner Lexington's jacket looks to be a Spiewak as a shoulder seam is just visible under the epaulette.

 

[Edward]

 

[Edward]

James Walden
MILITARY | SECOND LIEUTENANT | BOMBARDIER / NAVIGATOR
29 missions. Shot down over Stuttgart 6 December 1944 in AC #4338362.Plane was 'Sleepy Time Gal'. He flew on Robert Brown crew.
POW Stalag Luft I, Barth.

James B. Walden POW ID photo from German files at Stalag Luft I

 

[Greg Gale]

The first 2 pictures are quite contrasting in terms of facial expression...

 

[Edward]

Great Falls Montana 1943

 

[blackrat2]

You can see how he has aged

 

[Tommy]

Dunno bout aged, but you can see the stress is arched across his face?

 

[Edward]

B-17 42-39867 'Hang the Expense II' sustained Flak damage on a mission to Frankfurt on 24th Jan 1944. A 88mm Flak shell exploded nearby causing the damage and also the departure from the A/C of the tail gunner S/Sgt Roy Urich. Urich was wounded but miraculously survived to become a POW. With a new tail section fitted the A/C returned to Ops renamed to 'Boeing Belle'. Seen here on the ground at RAF Eastchurch, Kent, UK.
Witnesses on board swear he flew through the air still in his seat and hanging on to Browning gun handles !!

 

[Grant]

Thanks for the posting. Bloody 100th certainly earned their name.

 

[Pilot]

Impressive, thx for sharing.

 

[Bombing IP]

How brave they were ,standing on and being protected by the elements by thin sheets of Duraluminium probably only 20 gauge at 30,000 feet.The strength being in the monocoque for flight , lightness for more payload but no protection for the crews .

BIP


In the words of William "Billy" Lewis of Baxley, Georgia. 8th Airforce waist gunner still alive .


"I Pray to God I Don't Dream..."

Still as vivid as yesterday .

 

[Edward]

Sergeant L.F. Teetman, of the 384th Bomb Group enjoys a sandwich and coffee before interrogation Kimbolton. One of the crew of "Kayo", Sgt. L.F. Teetman, of Brooklyn, New York, January 1st. 1944.