Seems like I have been just picking up British items lately. The first is a four-diary grouping of a RAF mechanic (JW Hall of Nottingham) who served at various RAF bases during the war. I like these because it is always great information written down by just a regular "Joe". I think eventually I am going to type out each book. The bindings are getting weak and I don't want to loose any pages. Plus it is a hard item to display. The second item is a "Token of Appreciation Box" that also included his medals to F/O. G.N. Flanders. Been working with WWt.com to get some more information on this Flight Officer. I have been a huge admirer of Britain and their early stand against Germany. Flight Officer Flanders was not part of the BOB but hopefully will figure out some more information.
Fantastic group! Got this stuff. 2 arsenal 36 Chinese 75 round drums,W.W.1 victors flag,B.A.R. pouch,1942 high school yearbook. Rich A. in Pa.
Great group of items. I always like the yearbooks during the war because of the information you can get from them.
Thanks guys. The flag was $5,the BAR box was $5,drums were $150. Got this stuff. S.P. armband,pocket for 45 acp mags,2 green and 2 yellow smoke grenades and box for yellow. Rich A. in Pa.
This large grouping belongs to Lt. J.B. Muise, who served as a Navigator on a B-17 bomber (43-38359), 493rd Bomb Group during WWII. After a bomb run his B17 was completely destroyed and became a POW. He was first listed a MIA since the plane disintegrated and Muise was forced out of the plane.The grouping includes a ton of paperwork plus his Stalag Dog Tag and the Pink ID Paper to match. He also had a British War Log that he used during his time as a POW. I just started going through and trying to get things organized.
The 493rd operated from Debach in Suffolk - just for interest, here's a pic I took from the derelict tower at Debach nearly 30 years ago... Very nice grouping - a great find !
Started going through and below is an early picture of the crew . They originally trained in B24 Liberators but then switched to B17 in September. The second 8x10 is his father receiving his DFC and Air Medal with 2 Oak Leaf Clusters. At the time his son was listed as MIA since his B17 had exploded during a raid on Berlin.
Great pics and letter. Got this stuff. Japanese grenades,soldiers bag,canteen U.S.N. MK 3 knife. Rich A. in Pa.
Going through Lt. J.B. Muise grouping and found this Western Union from one family to the father of Muise. I guess not knowing was the hardest part and just hoping for any bit of information. Unfortunately Lt. Donald Fetters was the co-pilot and was killed when the plane was hit the second time and exploded.