gwb123 Posted October 22, 2018 Share #1 Posted October 22, 2018 At the end of the WWII exhibits at the National Museum of the US Air Force, there is a section titled "Airmen in a World War". Included in this display are both a flight uniform and a dress uniform typical of the Luftwaffe. https://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Visit/Museum-Exhibits/Fact-Sheets/Display/Article/196881/wwii-luftwaffe-aircrews/ From the website: "Luftwaffe Fighter PilotThe mannequin on the left wears typical flight gear for a Luftwaffe fighter pilot in late 1944. Of particular interest are the white plastic zippers on the inseam of his flying trousers (or "Channel pants"). Increasing shortages of material caused by Allied bombing forced clothing manufacturers to replace metal with plastic." The propeller he is holding is inscribed with a swooping Luftwaffe eagle, and Iron Cross and the dates of a number of aircraft destroyed. The prop is actually from an English bomber. Please see the additional photo on the website."German Fighter Pilot Service DressThis mannequin represents the service dress for a Luftwaffe fighter pilot with the rank of Hauptmann (or captain). The "day fighter clasp" above the left breast pocket identifies him as a fighter pilot. On his left breast pocket is a pilot's badge (an eagle over a laurel wreath), an Iron Cross First Class, and a black wound badge." The black and white photos show "Luftwaffe fighter pilots at an airfield in Germany in 1944." The photos are from the website: high resolution versions can be downloaded from there. For photos of the Luftwaffe aircraft on display at the museum, please see the thread http://www.worldmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/313095-luftwaffe-aircraft-at-the-national-museum-of-the-us-air-force/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobgee Posted October 22, 2018 Share #2 Posted October 22, 2018 Nice pics. Glad to see they have an Honor Goblet on display! Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uscapturephotos Posted October 23, 2018 Share #3 Posted October 23, 2018 Wow. I always enjoy looking at good displays. Thanks for sharing. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulR Posted October 27, 2018 Share #4 Posted October 27, 2018 Those are some well-made mannequins. Perfectly assembled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riflegreen297 Posted January 7, 2020 Share #5 Posted January 7, 2020 Thanks, I really need to go there. Have driven by it so many times but never had time to stop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwb123 Posted January 7, 2020 Author Share #6 Posted January 7, 2020 I mentioned on another thread that my brother and I spent two full days there and still did not see everything! Welleorth the visit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron Krimmling Posted February 14, 2020 Share #7 Posted February 14, 2020 A nice display and really nice uniforms Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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