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| '''Paul Bellamy''' <br/><br/><div class='poster-info'><img src='/public/Attachments/ForumNew.MainPage/Paul Bellamy.jpg' /></div><br/>10/23/2006 6:11:35 PM 
| This may seem a silly question,<br/> <br/> But in the crew photos in the Blue Book there's an awful lot of B-9 (parka-type) flying jackets in evidence, something that isn't seem a lot at other 8AF bases in the pictorial record.<br/> <br/> So..... was Deenethorpe particulary chilly, or did the QM have a load of B-9s handy, etc?<br/> <br/> Sorry for this, but I'm still trying to complete my 401st Aircrew kit display, and am genuinely interested. I also apologise in advance for any further kit questions that may arise.  &#x1f609; <br/> <br/> All the best,<br/> Paul <br/><br/>Paul Bellamy<br/> <img class='ForumMaxImgWidth' src='/public/Attachments/ForumNew.MainPage/resource1.png' /><br/> 
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| '''donaldbyers''' <br/><br/><div class='poster-info'><img src='/public/Attachments/ForumNew.MainPage/donaldbyers.jpg' /></div><br/>10/25/2006 8:43:27 AM 
| I am sure that you will find that Station 128 was quite cold as england weather can chill you to the bone.  Try going through the gallery photo's of aircraft crew's. <br/><br/>Sgt. Donald C. Byers, 613th Bomb Squadron, Togglier, 42-97344 Carrie B II, KIA 08/24/1944.<br/> 
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| '''EDanaII''' <br/><br/><div class='poster-info'><img src='/public/Attachments/ForumNew.MainPage/EDanaII.jpg' /></div><br/>10/25/2006 5:29:41 PM 
| I'll ask my father and see what he says, Paul, but I suspect the answer will be "yes" for two reaons. One, 'cause he was born and raised in Arizona and anything below 60 F. (16 C.) is considered "nippy" to a Zonie. And, two, he served from November through the Battle of the Bulge and beyond... You KNOW it was cold then. &#x1f642; <br/><br/><a href='/p2769.ashx'><img class='ForumMaxImgWidth' src='/public/Attachments/ForumNew.MainPage/wmSig401st150p.gif' /></a><br/> <br/> 
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| '''EDanaII''' <br/><br/><div class='poster-info'><img src='/public/Attachments/ForumNew.MainPage/EDanaII.jpg' /></div><br/>10/27/2006 9:51:01 AM 
| All right, as expected, the answer from dad was that is was, in fact, a particularly cold year for him. Can you check the dates for when most of those photos were taken? If they were taken during the winter of 44/45 you might find your answer there. <br/><br/><a href='/p2769.ashx'><img class='ForumMaxImgWidth' src='/public/Attachments/ForumNew.MainPage/wmSig401st150p.gif' /></a><br/> <br/> 
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| '''Paul Bellamy''' <br/><br/><div class='poster-info'><img src='/public/Attachments/ForumNew.MainPage/Paul Bellamy.jpg' /></div><br/>10/27/2006 11:43:57 AM 
| Cheers for that,<br/> <br/> I'll go back through the photos for dates.<br/> A lot of them are winter scenes, but a lot aren't. &#x1f609;<br/> <br/> Incidentally, I can vouch for the effectiveness of insulation on late-war cotton/alpaca flying kit. I drove a 43 jeep to Holland and back last month wearing my original B-10 jacket and A-11 overtrousers, and even in the driving through the night I was still toasty-warm. First time I've been warm in a jeep.... ever! &#x1f609;<br/> <br/> All the best,<br/> Paul <br/><br/>Paul Bellamy<br/> <img class='ForumMaxImgWidth' src='/public/Attachments/ForumNew.MainPage/resource1.png' /><br/> 
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| '''Paul Bellamy''' <br/><br/><div class='poster-info'><img src='/public/Attachments/ForumNew.MainPage/Paul Bellamy.jpg' /></div><br/>6/26/2007 6:07:29 PM 
| It's been a long whle since I posted in this thread, but I thought I'd let you know how the kit collection is coming on:<br/> <br/> Saturday saw the long-awaited arrival of a B-9 jacket, which ended up making itself useful in the wind and rain at RAF Twinwood over the weekend. It needs a few repairs and a good cleaning and re-proofing when I get a chance.<br/> <br/> I found a complete F-3 electric heated suit in January, and the leather gloves (reproduction) to complete this arrived this morning.<br/> <br/> Still on the to-find list:<br/> <br/> A6 flying boots, large (size 9-11 US)<br/> F2 felt flying boots and inner bootees. (size ditto)<br/> F2 suit outer layers. (I have the heated inners)<br/> M3 flak helmet.<br/> M4 leather covered flak helmet.<br/> M4A2 cloth covered flak helmet.<br/> Rayon glove liners.<br/> A4 or A8 chute harness.<br/> zippered first-aid packet.<br/> RAF or A-11 flying helmet (med/large).<br/> <br/> If anyone can point me in the direction of any of these, please let me know.<br/> <br/> All the best,<br/> Paul <br/><br/>Paul Bellamy<br/> <img class='ForumMaxImgWidth' src='/public/Attachments/ForumNew.MainPage/resource1.png' /><br/> 
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