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brian conyngham Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Mervyn Nice complete group, thanks for posting. Is there a reason why it is not in the SA section? Regards Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mervyn Mitton Posted March 20, 2013 Author Share Posted March 20, 2013 Thanks Brian. Yes - it is from a period that is still connected closely with Britain. However, it could also have gone on the SA Forum. Mervyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Shepherd Posted March 20, 2013 Share Posted March 20, 2013 What a superb post Mervyn. Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Wolfe Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 What can be said? This is a wonderful post and well worth pinning so that is is not shuffled down the list of posts too soon. Many thanks for taking the time to post this interesting material. Regards Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavinmedals Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Great group and really enjoyed all the ephemera that went with it. It just adds to the whole story. Thank you for sharing. Gavin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur R Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 Thank you for this terrific presentation, Mervyn. Such an interesting story, and such a wealth of documents and accoutrements to help bring it to life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azyeoman Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 Great group and thank you for posting it!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul R Posted March 24, 2013 Share Posted March 24, 2013 This is a great thread. Are you keeping this grouping? I sure hope so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rory Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 What a privilege to have this group and the ephemera associated with it in one's possession. Wonderful group Mervyn and waht a sad way to go in the end... Regards Rory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mervyn Mitton Posted April 29, 2013 Author Share Posted April 29, 2013 ......................................................................http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_04_2013/post-6209-0-16883900-1367244335.jpgclick............................. Col. Whitaker's past equipment - with medals,research,Plaque,sword and swagger stick is one of the most complete that I have come across for a WW2 South African Air Force Officer. Whilst the fittings for the Ceremonial Helmet were included, unfortunately the helmet was not. With great good fortune - and help from friends, I have managed to locate a helmet. A rare piece . I can now show the helmet as it would have appeared on Parade. The finial is a 'Winged Springbok' - now, long changed. I will start with a photo of the Helmet and the Medals and Death Plaque. .........................................................................http://gmic.co.uk/uploads/monthly_04_2013/post-6209-0-16883900-1367244335.jpgclick..................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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J.D. Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 FANTASTIC history & collection Mervyn !!!!! Thanks for taking the time to share it with us. All the best. JD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mervyn Mitton Posted June 9, 2013 Author Share Posted June 9, 2013 Thankyou JD - did we welcome you to GMIC ? Mervyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rory Posted July 7, 2013 Share Posted July 7, 2013 This is a stunning group Mervyn and one worthy of the time you have spent on providing us with the insights and photos. Having seen it first - hand it looks even better in the "flesh" Regards Rory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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