Second IKEA Case.

[Jim McCauley]

Greetings All,

Had some time with my helmets last night and added another case full of Luftwaffe lids.

Realized at bed time I had forgotten my Luftwaffe pith helmets!

I'll take some better (brighter) pictures over the next few days.

Best regards.

Jim

[blinky]

Jim
How sturdy are those cases? Do they seem top heavy at all? I like the simple look, it doesn't draw attention away from the helmets.

Eric

[Theodor]

Beautiful!!!!! Wonderful helmets!!!

[Derek O.]

Fantastic display! I love these cases. Poor Army helmet looks unwanted...I'll make it feel at home.

[Greg Kubasek]

Eric, I have two of these cases myself and have no concern about their saftey. They are really sturdy and would need a really big jolt to knock them over.

Greg

Jim
How sturdy are those cases? Do they seem top heavy at all? I like the simple look, it doesn't draw attention away from the helmets.

Eric

[Tim R. B.]

Jim, great display Tim.

[blinky]

Thanks Greg!
I really like the way Jim's display looks, I feel inspired now

eric

[Lasse L]

Really nice display and wounderfull helmets!!
If ikea only knew what we used their cabinetts for!

[Soviet]

Which type is the space helmet?

[J Melvin]

Ikea makes some great display cases and shelves. I really like this shelf system as the bracketing is hidden in the shelf itself. The shelf slides over it. It really makes for clean lines when displaying headgear and they are wide enough for many other items as well.

[foamspoon]

Jim,

Who is the Luft pilot that is pictured int he case?

Bryan

[merdock]

Hi

Ikea case are certainly one of the best value ones on the market,

Here's one of mine.

Merdock

[Jim McCauley]

Jim,

Who is the Luft pilot that is pictured int he case?

Bryan

Hello Bryan,

His name is Gottfried Dulias. He has just started (in the past year or so) to speak about his wartime experiance.

I met him at a church in New Jersey, but understand he speaks all over the North East.

Best regards.

Jim

[BergführerKiser]

Hello Bryan,

His name is Gottfried Dulias. He has just started (in the past year or so) to speak about his wartime experiance.

I met him at a church in New Jersey, but understand he speaks all over the North East.

Best regards.

Jim

Servus Kameraden,

Gottfried is also a member of the Luftwaffe Aircrew Reenactors Association. Great guy and easy to talk with. He will be a guest speaker at the Reading, PA World War II Weekend (www.maam.org) this June. He has also recently finished writing a book about his wartime experiences:

Another Bowl Of Kapusta: The True Life Story Of A World War Ii Luftwaffe Fighter Pilot And P.o.w. In Russia by Dianna M. Popp , Gottfried P. Dulias
Edition: Paperback
Price: $22.95

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LUFTWAFFE PILOT'S TESTIMONIAL , February 13, 2005
While I'll admit the topic matter here is in my area of interest, I can also recommend this thoroughly engaging memoir to those seeking a story that will entertain, and at times break your heart. Told with frank honesty, it chronicles the life of a WW2 Luftwaffe ME-109 pilot, one Gottfried P. Dulias, from his life in pre-war Germany, to his life/Luftwaffe training under Hitler's rule, to his eventual capture and imprisonment by the Russians, and eventual release post-war. All makes for fascinating reading, and at times, one can laugh at his colorful remembrances of his first sexual experiences, marvel at his determination to join and excell in the German Air Force, feel the hopelessness of imprisonment late and post-war in a Russian Gulag...After his release, he married the love of his life, Hedi, and moved to the US to raise a family. Possibly the most touching aspect of this story is the rebirth of this man after he, while mourning the loss of his dear wife, is convinced to finally tell his story...Coming to terms with the severe loss of his once-prosperous life in Germany, the horror of the Gulags and his wife's untimely passing, one can feel hope, as Mr. Dulias starts to rebuild a life as an Author and advisor to WW2 Luftwaffe reenactors and Aircraft restorers. The book is impossible to put down, the story is in the same league as "The Forgotten Soldier" by Guy Sajer. An excellent memoir for sure! What I liked the most about it is the feeling of hope, that after all the tragedy life throws your way, you can still rise above it and persevere. Also contains many photos and copies of documents to aid in the story-telling...not just for war-buffs, a story anyone can enjoy. SC