Recent content by Teekay44

I've been involved in WWII reenactment for over 20 years now. East Coast. I change up every so offen to meet my own age/size standards. Something I do. No more Airborne impressions. I cannot pull it off to my satisfaction. This is an indivdual thing. I fortunitly have been asked to...

The Old Barricks at Fort Indiantown Gap were exactly like the ones pictured until last year! Made for a great WWII display.

It's post WWII. Korea era most likely. WWII ones were fully lined. They were sized differently. Like 5 or 4. They were stamped in the armpit area inside on coats

A vintage Store operating since 1973 burned. The owner was injured in the blaze. They were a landmark in Lancaster PA. and a source for much vintage clothing. http://articles.lancasteronline.com/local/4/340702 My prayers go out to the owner and hopes for a speedy recovery.

Having run in a Station with a fire pole I can tell you that the first time you jump onto the pole and look down its like you are jumping out into nothing. Most apparatus bays are 25-30ft high. The pole looks like a coffee stirrer. And if you don't move at the bottom the next fireman comes...

Lancaster County PA Dutchman :D

AWESOME !!! Saw one close up 3 years ago.

A news video it said that an ammunition barge was resupplying an aircraft carrier. It broke free and capsized in rough weather

My friends and I did a Living history last month. We did a "in the field" display Bougainville 1943. Some from earlier this year. We were doing Midway 1942 From a year before with "Whitey" Groff a WWII Marine Raider with 1st Raider Battalion Col. Edson commanding. Was at...

Springfield Armory has the same type of 1911a1 in the same price range. I just got one and am very pleased with it. Very well made and solid piece.

Chasseur is correct it is a WWII German Army Officers dress sword. Very nice condition from the pictures.

Chris, My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Tim

Interesting. :)

I try to research all areas of the conflict. MTO is interesting but then so is CBI. (yes many Americans do not know this area) American home front/defense is an interest too. Myself and some other loungers are involved here http://www.fortmiles.org/ Nothing like crewing the big guns!

F4F Wildcat Or a Huricane if I can't find a Wildcat. But there is always the B-17......