Hi there,
Does anyone have any information or photographs relating to Captain Richard H Wells a P38G Lightning pilot of 71st Fighter Squadron 1st Fighter Group based at Debden. He was killed in a mid air collision in the area of Bush Farm Thaxted in Essex on 13th January 1943 after taking off from his base at Debden. The few internet items i found on him say that he remained in the UK when his unit went off to fight in the Mediterranean Theatre of Operations and that he was involved in mid air collision with an ‘object’ which ripped off one of his engines. I am looking for photos of pilot and full crash report if anyone has such items or knows where i might look to find them. Ive exhausted the internet and just found the above mentioned pieces on the 71st Roll of Honor. I would also like to know who conducted the recovery of his P38 where 20mm cannon remains were found amongst few other bits. Would really appreciate help on this one and best regards to all. Tim.
Hi all, found this object on the site of an old ww2 airfield that was used for bomber training and Horsa glider training. I have no idea what it is. Its quite heavy though and kinda looks like a giant, blunt needle with an eye at the top.
If anyone has any suggestions they would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers.
Hi Guys , i am sorting through some stuff today & i came across this what i believe is a period photo of AH which i got a few years ago together with an original signed photo of Joachim Von Ribbentrop (photo below) which i later sold :weep: . The AH photo measures 300mm x 240mm , your opinions are welcome as always cool militaria
My latest buy a classic MK.1* with a MK.1 chin strap, MK.1 chin strap lugs and MK.1 liner. It was originally a rimless War office pattern Helmet the makers or suppliers mark is H/S for Hadfields Ltd. The liner was made by Helmets Ltd dated 1937 it also still has quite a lot of its sand paint left but the real surprise was when I was cleaning it with an oily rag I felt a smooth square on one side which turned out to be three painted vertical bars of definitely blue and white on the outside bars but the middle one is badly faded it could be red but I would not put money on it, anybody have any idea what it is I am assuming its from WW11.