WW2 A-2 Pictures

[jeep44]

Any chance you have a clearer image of the squadron patch and mission count ... it might be that my machine can't display sufficient detail but I can't see enough in the photo to make out the patch design and bombs. And also he is wearing a what looks like a chunky signet ring on his right hand? What would that be?

I studied the original under a magnifying glass, and the "bombs" are arranged in groups of 5- 3 rows of 5 on his right, and two rows of 5 on his left-25 missions. I think by then he had to do 30 missions,so he wasn't done yet.
The painted squadron patch is the same as his A2-Bugs Bunny riding a bomb,while holding a carrot in one hand. There is a leather name tag sewn on the coat,too. Note how he has the cuffs rolled up-I have to do the same with my repro M41.
He has an Air Corps signet ring in his stuff that might be that ring-it is quite worn. It could also be a high school class ring-those were popular in those days.

 

[EmergencyIan]

Magnificent photos!!! Thanks for sharing them.


I love looking at the A-2's in these high resolution photo's.


- Ian

 

[Doctor Damage]

Goose Bay AFB, December 1942

 

[2jakes]

Unknown VT-15 TBM Pilot, 1944-45

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