Interesting photos Daan. Always love to see aerial views.

Hey Marion,

Thank you for your reply.

I also like them a lot, a buddy of mine is checking out the exact locations (he confirmed that this are Son DZ photographs) so that would be pretty interesting.

Daan

Well...this isn't an aerial view, but interesting photos also....two of six I purchased recently of the Paperhanger & Co. On the back of each is the purple inkstamp from Hoffman's studio. These are press photos and they are original, not copies. This would be a nice aerial photo from a B-17

Enjoy!

Dogdaddy

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Ooh, la, laa! Have NOT seen those photos before. One can honestly say they are a bit spooky. Just to look at that LITTLE CREEP!

When someone says to me, my vote doesn't count, or one person can't change the world, I can only point and show the little sh--s photo!

Ooh, la, laa! Have NOT seen those photos before. One can honestly say they are a bit spooky. Just to look at that LITTLE CREEP!

 

When someone says to me, my vote doesn't count, or one person can't change the world, I can only point and show the little sh--s photo!

The first time I had thes photos in my hands I couldn't help but think to myself whoever took them was close enough to that little s___t to have put at least two rounds into him before getting iced himself. And no...I would not have had the courage to do that either, but it was an interesting thought...

Dogdaddy

I've decided to build my own Japanese Zero! For one thing, I spent half my working life building aircraft parts at that place in Seattle (actually it was Auburn) and now I've got the first piece! Anyone remember the Johnny Cash tune (I got it one piece at a time..."

Dogdaddy

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Well I think you will have a helper - my husband. Guess we'll have to acquire a few thousand more pieces... Heck, Rome wasn't built in a day and btw, neither was a zero!

It's a 41, 42, 43, 44,45.....

Good sense of humor twobisquit. Do I hear 45 and a half?

It's a 41, 42, 43, 44,45.....

I forgot about that lyric!

Dogdaddy

A couple of items that dad had. On left is a german wounds badge, center is a german lighter, left is ( i think) an american lighter.

This fighting knife wasnt dad`s, it was given to him after the war by a guy from his unit who was also from Danbury, CT.

This is one of my favorites, a Japanese officer's tropical tunic that has seen some combat. Notice the shadows left from where the rank badges and shoulder straps were removed. You can see that the hot tropical sunshine has bleached the rest of the tunic. Over the left chest is what appears to be the threads from a string of medals. It's still quite easy to buy a 'dead stock' Japanese tunic in mint condition because it never left the clothing factory, which is why I like this one so much. It has that been there look.

Dogdaddy

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Another very fine addition to your collection! This must be a very special prize, since most of your collectables are American and/or German.

Hello M,

Actually I don't have any more German items except for a poster that I want to sell, and will probably consign with a dealer. I started looking at Japanese stuff lately because it can still be found and also because I think the value will take a big jump after the Hanks/Spielberg mini-series The Pacific is released. The only items I have collected that have a sentimental attachment are those from the USA. BTW...that mannequin I use for picture taking has served in the armies of all Axis powers briefly before trading in his duds for (1) US Army in ETO (2) USMC in Pacific, and finally (3) US Navy (both theaters).

Happy Collecting!

Dogdaddy

ps- A neat poster from "The Great War"

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