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  1. olkev

    us army saddlebags

    Are you looking for something like this? Early Model WWII Saddlebags Dated 1945
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    Rank and Patches on Military Jackets - Might I Offend a Veteran?

    As one who is exploring getting into re-enacting, I find this to be a very interesting thread. As a potential newbie, I would like to offer my thoughts and see where they fit in. As far a the legal aspect of wearing the uniform, the way I read the excerpt of the US Code, I think it implies...
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    Living History Worldwide Network

    Not to threadjack, but, is it my imagination or are living history pursuits more popular in Europe than in the US? It sure seems pretty strong over there.
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    Uniform query

    Actually, I thought the Popular Science article was more compelling . . .
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    Uniform query

    Per Wikipedia - The crew enjoyed, for the first time in a bomber, full-pressurization comfort. This first-ever cabin pressure system for an Allied production bomber was developed for the B-29 by Garrett AiResearch. The nose and the cockpit were pressurized, but the designers were faced with...
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    Uniform query

    Here is something that may be helpful: Combat Flying Clothing: Army Air Forces Clothing During World War II The USAAF Airman: Service & Survival 1941-45
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    "How to" - Getting Started in Reenacting

    These questions are basic "how to" type questions . . . My interest in in the USAAF so the consideration for the "GI" is not applicable to my specific interest, however, feel free to address it for others who may read the thread. WHO TO BE? I see lots of enlisted & NCO pics on the board...
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    Uniform query

    I did a Google search for "B-29 crews" and then went to the "Images" tab. There were a lot of pics of crews in khakis standing in front of their planes. There was one pic of a co-pilot pulling a lever in the center console, apparently while in taxiing I think, and he was wearing khaki and a...
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    Marching Through History

    Looks like a good time was had by all.
  11. olkev

    WWII Crusher and Garrison Caps

    Just wondering if you got the Flying Tigers cap and how it turned out. Of note, it says the Flying Tigers cap is made of cotton twill as opposed to the wool elastique.
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    Bullion Insignia

    Well, I have done some surfing and found some NEW bullion that could be used for re-enacting http://www.marlowwhite.com/cgi-bin/commerce.exe?preadd=action&key=04-600 http://www.uniforms-4u.com/c-army-coat-ranks-1365.aspx I still wonder why they stopped allowing it unless it was over...
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    Bullion Insignia

    New to the forum and first post . . . Fill me in on bullion insignia. How did the use of bullion start in WWII? What were the uniform guidelines, if any? I've seen pics of some officers (usually generals) through the 50's and 60's still wearing it but not today. Why did it stop? (I think it...
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    • Forum: WWII

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