Army Air Corps Veteran S/Sgt J. Shartz brought both of these items home after the War.
Shartz parachuted from mission B-17G, 42-97091, 388th BG/561st BS, that crashed on May 22nd, 1944 in the vicinity of Kiel, Germany. Shartz was the right wing gunner. He was captured by civilians and was about to be hung when rescued by German Soldiers. Shartz ended up in Stalag Luft 4 and later participated in Death Hunger Marches. In 1945 he was liberated by the British. The Helmet, Visor, and other items were picked up by him in the German barracks and brought back in his duffle bag.
Sorry, I know nothing about the visor itself and would be grateful for any information, and recommendations for restoration.
Thank You,
Chuck
Shartz parachuted from mission B-17G, 42-97091, 388th BG/561st BS, that crashed on May 22nd, 1944 in the vicinity of Kiel, Germany. Shartz was the right wing gunner. He was captured by civilians and was about to be hung when rescued by German Soldiers. Shartz ended up in Stalag Luft 4 and later participated in Death Hunger Marches. In 1945 he was liberated by the British. The Helmet, Visor, and other items were picked up by him in the German barracks and brought back in his duffle bag.
Sorry, I know nothing about the visor itself and would be grateful for any information, and recommendations for restoration.
Thank You,
Chuck
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