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the "Fifty Mission Crush"
Just for the heck of it, I'd like to find the most
... we'll call it "unique" (and by unique I dont mean the
"They only made 3 of these" kind, I mean the "I've seen
a shitload of those but I've never seen one like that before" kind)
Cap I can and post it here. So far, these are the best I've found
but I'll be keeping my eyes open for more good ones. If you have a photo
that you think would fit here, by all means,
me an email and I'll put 'er up. |
Canucks
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 Basil Mossing - best cap on 414 sq. ! |
Do you have a photo ?
To many fighter pilots during WW2,
having a well-worn cap was like a badge of honor. It meant you'd been around
for a while - no "Sprog" here. Most could get away with it in the
field to some degree, but it became more difficult as your surroundings
grew more civilized. George Beurling, still wearing the cap that went through everything with him, including Malta & "the crash", was stopped short when he tried to exit the plane in Ottawa - after all, he was about to meet the Prime Minister. His hat was yanked off and a stiff new one was placed on his head. Looks like George aint too crazy about it but Prime Minister Mackenzie King seems pretty pleased. Too bad about the cap George, I would really like to have seen your good one ... |
Brits & Other RAF Types
 Not bad Johnny, not bad (thanks Matt) |
Yanks
 Bing Bong sports a real beauty - & even the Generals are getting in on the action. Nothing too fancy but ... the wires are out ! |
 Herky Green - fairly new but styled nicely |
 "Harry" Harrington proves that being married to the daughter of the Mayor of Ottawa, does not mean you can't have a cool hat! |
 James Brewer has a real beaut! I got this photo from the Ace Pilots web site. James sent that site lots of photos of his time in the Pacific (35 F, 8 FG) & you can check them out at the acepilots.com site |
 Horace Waggoner - Hell yeah! |
 Bob Westbrook - not bad Bobby |
 Armour Miller... whaaat ? |
Gerries
 and buddy "Gerd" ... sweet ! |
 I guess that wire just fell out all by itself eh Hans? |
 Willie's startin' to get the hang of it ! |
 If I had one that nice Gunther, I'd be smiling too |
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