Hello from Idaho, USA!

[DUSTY_MOTO]

Hello from Idaho state, in the United States! 

 

   I have a longstanding interest in the WWII era, and Vietnam War era.  Personally, I am fascinated by the remarkable technology present in the aircraft of WWII from all the countries. 

 

Collect Personally:

   I college hand mechanic tools from the WWII era, when I come across them.  I have found that the Snap-On company stamped the tools made specifically for the US armed services a certain way, and sometimes I find those on eBay.  Any of the packaging and signage that I can find from 'Americana' from the WWII area is interesting, usually things like packaging from tools, paper signs from businesses, and post cards.  This gives a glimpse into the seriousness of events happening at that time.

 

Aircraft:

   Anytime I can visit WWII aircraft on display, it is truly remarkable.  Whether a freight, trainer, or war bird -- that is the great displays of the leading machines of the era.  I recently learned that a woman Beatrice Shilling PhD MSc, designed the Spitfire airplane's carburetor float bowl to operate in positive and negative gravity applications, making that airplane have great advantages in battles.  I have a set of pictures that I can post in the appropriate place in this forum of the fleet of WWII war birds I captured when on display from the Collings Foundation (B-17, etc.). 

 

Documentary:

  I am unable to find it right now, but I watched a three-part long series on NetFlix in about 2014 called "The Great War" and if my memory recalls correctly, segments of the WWII are chronicled through solidiers correspondence.  I am sure I can find it sometime, but after some cursory research I am unable to find its right citation. 

 

   Looking forward to some positive experiences, learning about the areas of history I am interested in. 

[SARGE]

Welcome aboard Dusty Moto.  

[Proud Kraut]

Hello and welcome to the WMF!

[easterneagle87]

Welcome aboard! What part of Idaho. I grew up in the Moscow area with plenty of fam still up there and in the panhandle. 

[Jack the Collector]

Welcome to the forum,if you ever find yourself in southwest Kansas,

 

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