Few Items P/u on Vacation

[Wulf190]

Found some good stuff in Florida in about 25 mile radius even a few items from Pawn shops. Good haul and great time The best piece is the 60s Flight helmet all with hand painted Art.

[Wulf190]

This guy was called Gunboat His last name is Gunby. I would like to look him up and find out his story. I know this isn't german however what a great personal item.

[Wulf190]

Another

[Wulf190]

M-17 No liner good steel still just neat relic found at pawn shop

[Wulf190]

Pair of Toledo steel marked Sword and dagger Original I doubt however P/u for almost nothing, figured they would make good wall hangers.

[Wulf190]

Argentina Order of Military merit found in jewelry box in Pawn shop. 5.00 Dollar deal. You know not huge treasures however a good mix and some neat stuff. Thanks for looking.

[Gene]

Nice flight helmet. Judging by the location of the intakes, the jet appears to be an F-102 Delta Dagger (the F-106 intakes are further back). If you ever decide to sell it, I'd like to know!

[Wulf190]

Thanks Gene I thought it was a great find also ! Also a big thanks for info on aircraft. I beleive this guy could be easy to find with a name like Gunby flying F-102. I have just started the process if any one could offer any advice I am all ears. Thanks again Gene I will keep you in mind however I believe this one will stay put.

[Lucky Duck]

Hot damn, that is the most kick-ass jet flight helmet I've ever seen.

[blinky]

The insignia on the side is probably a squadron design, it should be easy to track down the squadron. If you have a couple of hours, try:

http://www.usafpatches.com/gallery.shtml

Actually, somewhere out there is a great chart showing squadron patches for all the F-102 air defense squadrons....but I lost it when my computer died

eric

[Wulf190]

Now are you ready to be real sick ? I found it in an old Antique store the guy said some Old guy brought it and some other items in a few days before I got there. I got this for 45.00 dollars I almost fell over when I read the price. I knew something good was out there . Plus what a superb Personal item. Thanks for the advice on the research. I hope to have more to share.

[Wulf190]

Hey I was doing some reading last night and found some squadrons and with the help of your link I just found them the 68th Fighter squad. the Lightning Lancers This guy or whoever did some great work reproducing the Logo . Thanks again


Fred

[Gene]

I knew that emblem looked familiar. Back when I was a Phanton Phixer I met many guys from Moody AFB, and they had three fighter squadrons, the 68th, 69th and 70th. Cool helmet for sure! Too bad that site didn't list aircraft asigned to the units; it still looks like an F-102 to me.

[blinky]

Excellent! Deuce driver 1959-1964!
Nice narrow window!

http://afhra.maxwell.af.mil/wwwroot/...es/0068fs.html

eric

[Wulf190]

Thanks very much I am glad to give him a good home. I just did some more reading . This squad. Has a ww2 start and the 68th was one of the only F-102 Squadrons to serve in Vietnam if I am reading it all correctly. I must tell all of you how much I appreciate all the help. This is why I enjoy all these items so much, is all the living history contained in one musty old helmet . He speakes volumns. Take care all


Fred