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Flight Ace Usaf Lt Colonel White Mess Dress Cap Wwii P-51 Pilot Billy Clemmons

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Flight Ace Usaf Lt Colonel White Mess Dress Cap Wwii P-51 Pilot Billy Clemmons
Flight Ace Usaf Lt Colonel White Mess Dress Cap Wwii P-51 Pilot Billy Clemmons
Flight Ace Usaf Lt Colonel White Mess Dress Cap Wwii P-51 Pilot Billy Clemmons
Flight Ace Usaf Lt Colonel White Mess Dress Cap Wwii P-51 Pilot Billy Clemmons
Flight Ace Usaf Lt Colonel White Mess Dress Cap Wwii P-51 Pilot Billy Clemmons
Flight Ace Usaf Lt Colonel White Mess Dress Cap Wwii P-51 Pilot Billy Clemmons

Flight Ace Usaf Lt Colonel White Mess Dress Cap Wwii P-51 Pilot Billy Clemmons
Up for sale is a USAF’Flight Ace’ brand Mess Dress white Cap named to then Lt. Colonel (later full Colonel) Billy Clemmons, who flew P-51D’s during WWII and shot down several aircraft including the Me-262 Jet fighter (bio below). This cap is in excellent condition with a few very minor spots/aging. Colonel Billy Clemmons was born to Robert Henry and Mallie Olivia (Stem) Clemmons. He spent part of his childhood in Lebanon, TN. On December 20, 1942, he married Jean Dolores Sterling. He entered pilot training in January 1943 and earned his wings at Moore Field, Mission, Texas, in February 1944. After completing more training, he was sent to the 55th fighter wing, 38th F. Of the 8th Air Force in England. He flew P-51 Mustangs and finished his tour as the war ended in 1945. He was credited with an “unofficial” air war fighter ace, with four and one-half victories (one and one-half of which were German ME 262s). Few P-51 pilots went up against the German jets. After a brief time (while attending Baylor) he was recalled to active duty during the Korean War and was assigned to fly the F-86 Sabre Jet with the 75th Fighter Interceptor Squadron. He was then assigned to the 513th F. S in England and France. After returning to the states he was assigned to the air training command, as an instructor pilot in T-37s, T-38s. He spent many years as an instructor in jets. He attended many schools in the military including the Air War College in Montgomery, Alabama. He was then assigned to the Joint Chiefs of Staff at the Pentagon in Washington, D. He was instrumental in implementing the World Wide Military Command and Control System; the true predecessor of the internet. Clemmons retired from the Air Force at Barksdale Field in Shreveport, LA. During his career, he earned the following medals, Euro-African-Mideastern Campaign Medal, Air-Force outstanding unit award with 2 oak leaf clusters. American Campaign Medal, Air Longevity Service Award with 6 oak leaf clusters, WWII Victory Medal, Presidential Unit Citation Medal, Legion of Merit Medal, Joint Services Commendation Medal, North American Campaign Medal with one oak leaf cluster, Air Force Commendation Medal, Air Medal with 9 oak leaf clusters, Natl. Defense Service Medal with one bronze star and an Air Force Achievement Medal.
Flight Ace Usaf Lt Colonel White Mess Dress Cap Wwii P-51 Pilot Billy Clemmons

HA4519 Hobby Master F-15E Strike Eagle 1/72 Model Billy the Kid USAF 366th FW

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HA4519 Hobby Master F-15E Strike Eagle 1/72 Model Billy the Kid USAF 366th FW
HA4519 Hobby Master F-15E Strike Eagle 1/72 Model Billy the Kid USAF 366th FW

HA4519 Hobby Master F-15E Strike Eagle 1/72 Model Billy the Kid USAF 366th FW
1:72 Scale Diecast Metal and Plastic Model. Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series. 7.2″W x 10.7″L. F-15E Strike Eagle Airplane. #92-0366 Billy the Kid USAF 366th FW, 391st FS Bold Tigers. Very rare and collectible. Available only at the price listed. Make Offer’ is not available and any messages offering less than the asking price will be ignored. The item “HA4519 Hobby Master F-15E Strike Eagle 1/72 Model Billy the Kid USAF 366th FW” is in sale since Thursday, October 22, 2020. This item is in the category “Toys & Hobbies\Diecast & Toy Vehicles\Aircraft & Spacecraft\Contemporary Manufacture”. The seller is “patriotmodels” and is located in Pomona, California. This item can be shipped worldwide.
  • Brand: Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series
  • Scale: 1:72
  • Vehicle Make: Boeing
  • Vehicle Type: Airplane
  • Material: Diecast Metal and Plastic
  • Theme: 1:72 Air Power Series
  • Features: Unopened Box
  • Year of Manufacture: 2020
  • Model: F-15E Strike Eagle
  • MPN: HA4519_Diecast_Metal_Model_Boeing_Airplane
  • Recommended Age Range: 14+
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: China

HA4519 Hobby Master F-15E Strike Eagle 1/72 Model Billy the Kid USAF 366th FW

Hobby Master 172 F-15E Strike Eagle USAF 366th FW, 391st FS Bold Tigers Billy

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Hobby Master 172 F-15E Strike Eagle USAF 366th FW, 391st FS Bold Tigers Billy
Hobby Master 172 F-15E Strike Eagle USAF 366th FW, 391st FS Bold Tigers Billy
Hobby Master 172 F-15E Strike Eagle USAF 366th FW, 391st FS Bold Tigers Billy
Hobby Master 172 F-15E Strike Eagle USAF 366th FW, 391st FS Bold Tigers Billy

Hobby Master 172 F-15E Strike Eagle USAF 366th FW, 391st FS Bold Tigers Billy
Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA4519 Boeing F-15E Strike Eagle Diecast Model USAF 366th FW, 391st FS Bold Tigers, #92-0366 Billy the Kid, Iraq, Operation Inherent Resolve April 2019. Boeing F-15E Strike Eagle. In October 2014 a Combined Joint Task Force called Operation Inherent Resolve was established to carry out military actions against ISIS in Iraq and Syria. Rotate aircraft to ensure there is an appropriate amount of air support to accomplish the mission. Between October 2018 and April 2019 the 391st FS “Bold Tigers” / 366th FW were assigned to “OIR”. The 391st sent 18 F-15Es to the Middle East and each aircraft had a distinct nickname. F-15E 92-0366 wore “Billy the Kid”. Designed to meet US Air Force requirements for an air superiority fighter to replace the F-4 Phantom, the F-15 Eagle first flew on July 27, 1972. The Air Force needed a fighter that could engage long range targets, a skill the F-4 did not possess. The F-15 has a pulse-Doppler radar system, which can track small high-speed targets up to 120 nautical miles away and can lock its missile onto targets up to 50 nautical miles away. With more than 100 aerial combat victories, the F-15 is said to be one of the most successful modern fighters. It is expected to remain in service until 2025. Hobby Masters 1:72 scale F-15 is produced with a high metal content using state-of-the-art manufacturing techniques. The model features near seamless construction as seen on all Hobby Master products, and this is particularly evident with the tight-fitting conformal fuel tanks present on the F-15E variant. Separate open and closed canopy and speed brakes are included, yielding uncompromising detail that functional hinges would lack at this scale. Other fine features include a detailed cockpit interior, a variety of ordnance and drop tanks appropriate to the paint-scheme and landing gear that constructed as completed subassemblies for easy installation. Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series. The Hobby Master “1:72 Air Power Series” range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft. Hobby Master “1:72 Air Power Series” diecast airplanes feature. Diecast metal construction with some plastic components. Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details. Pad printed markings and placards that won’t fade or peel like decals. Opening canopies, revealing detailed cockpit interiors. Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear. Presentation stand to display the aircraft “in flight”. Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards. Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads. The item “Hobby Master 172 F-15E Strike Eagle USAF 366th FW, 391st FS Bold Tigers Billy” is in sale since Thursday, May 28, 2020. This item is in the category “Toys & Hobbies\Diecast & Toy Vehicles\Aircraft & Spacecraft\Contemporary Manufacture”. The seller is “theflyingmule” and is located in Grass Valley, California. This item can be shipped worldwide.
  • Brand: Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series
  • Scale: 1:72
  • Vehicle Make: Boeing
  • Vehicle Type: Airplane
  • Material: Diecast Metal and Plastic
  • Theme: 1:72 Air Power Series
  • Year of Manufacture: 2020
  • Model: F-15E Strike Eagle
  • MPN: HA4519_Diecast_Metal_Model_Airplane_Boeing
  • Recommended Age Range: 14+
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: China

Hobby Master 172 F-15E Strike Eagle USAF 366th FW, 391st FS Bold Tigers Billy

General Billy Mitchell Autograph”Father Of The United States Air Force’Rare

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General Billy Mitchell Autograph''Father Of The United States Air Force'Rare
General Billy Mitchell Autograph''Father Of The United States Air Force'Rare
General Billy Mitchell Autograph''Father Of The United States Air Force'Rare

General Billy Mitchell Autograph''Father Of The United States Air Force'Rare
William”Billy” Mitchell [1879 1936] was an United States Army general who is regarded as the father of the United States Air Force. Mitchell began his military career in 1898, and was a veteran of the Spanish-American War and World War I where he commanded at the Battle of Saint-Mihiel and commanded all American air combat units in France. After the war he was appointed deputy director of the Air Service and he began advocating increased investment in air power, believing that this would prove vital in future wars. He argued particularly for the ability of bombers to sink battleships and organized a series of bombing runs against stationary ships designed to test the idea. He antagonized many people in the Army with his arguments and criticism and in 1925, was demoted from the rank of general to his permanent rank of colonel. Later in that year he was court-martialed for insubordination after accusing Army and Navy leaders of a treasonable administration of national defense for investing in battleships instead of aircraft carriers. Colonel Mitchell resigned from the United Sates Army in 1926. Mitchell received many honors following his death in 1936, including a commission by President Franklin Roosevelt as a Major General. He is also the only individual after whom a type of American military aircraft, the North American B-25 Mitchell, is named. The document is a check written on the Merchants Bank of Washington, dated August 15, 1921, and signed”WM. Mitchell” in black fountain pen. The check is completed in his hand, measures 3.25 x 8.00 inches, it has trivial toning/edge wear otherwise it is in fine condition. The autograph of general Mitchell is rare and next to impossible to obtain for the military collector. The autograph is authentic, hand signed and is a nice example of this legendary Army commander and aviation pioneer. We have listed a nice collection of military, aviation, explorers and astronaut autographs. Check out my other items. All our autographs are researched and guaranteed authentic without time limits. Be sure to add me to your favorites list. The item “General Billy Mitchell Autograph”Father Of The United States Air Force’Rare” is in sale since Thursday, July 30, 2015. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Autographs\Military”. The seller is “collectors.view” and is located in West Hempstead, New York. This item can be shipped worldwide.
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Signed by: General William Mitchell

General Billy Mitchell Autograph''Father Of The United States Air Force'Rare