Recent content by DutchIndo

This was/is real popular in Hawaii I understand it's even served in snooty Restaurants. This was also courtesy of the Second World War. I read somewhere that Spam was the perfect War time food. This was because Pork would be mature in 6 months. I still can't eat it.

I believe the early models were battery powered. Later on before D-Day they had small generators. This was according to Don Burgett in his book " As Eagles Screamed ". The Germans first captured them in North Africa and copied them.

I contacted the 508th PIR Ass. and received no reply. I did receive some info of his where abouts years ago. He was in a retirement home out here in Desert somewhere. This was years back before Computers were big so I did not have access to info we have now.

About 20 years ago my neighbor was moving this old lady in Long Beach. He knew I was a WWII buff so he showed me some stuff this lady was throwing away. He gave me this box and told me to take whatever I wanted and he was going to save the rest. I about sh*t ! In this box was a scrap book of...

Ah those models hanging from the ceiling brings back memories ! My Bro and I used to lay on our backs in our room and shoot spitwads at them. As I haven't lived with a woman in a decade my whole house is a War room. PRC-77 Radios in one room Enfields in the living room. Books and Books...

I remember 65.00 Garands at Long Beach Surplus in the early 70s. They had a barrel full of stocks which you picked out. You would then go to the counter and buy the Barrel and receiver. My friend bought one in High School but couldn't convince my Dad to buy me one. I remember when they had the...

I think the owners of issued War time garments were more concerned about living. If I was a scared 19 year old the only garment I'd be concerned with would be my underwear. Everytime I've seen an original anything i'm kind of shocked. Shocked because it doesn't look real even though it's the...

Funny I was just thinking about this. I am re-reading " Those Devil's in Baggy Pants ". I wanted to see the terrain features of Italy. Years ago I was trying to find vintage road / area maps of my neighborhood. I am trying to find the War years as there were alot of Air Fields here. Anybody have...

I have a similar story, one day we had just got back from a Picnic. My Sister-in-law just shut off the engine and the Radio kept playing. She had the keys in her hands so the car was shut off. My Brother starts punching the buttons on the stereo to shut it off. The stereo was still playing so...

Eyemo I thought I was the only one with Tubs full of uniforms ! I also have Tubs full of Web Gear also Too funny.

I have a black tie for my early 8th AF Class A's. Black ties were issued until '43.

Sorry Sir no disrespect point well taken. I'll rough him up next time I see him ! That will probably be at Ft Mac. at one of their functions.

He's a Great Guy ! Known him for about 20 yrs. Some of his gear is pricey but he's stands behind whay he's sell. Order with confidence .

Troop 90 back in early 70s what fun it was. Most boys at school were either in Troop 170 or 90. The thing I remember most about Scouting was believe it or not fighting ! We would run into Scouts from the inner cities and a fight would ensue. I remember one meeting a Scout Master from another...

Totally forgot all about them ! I used to look at the toys in the catalog way back then. I still pass the old redemption center it's a Chinese restaurant now. Does anyone remember the President Game at the Shell Gas Station ? They would give you an Aluminum Token with a President on them. My...