Bob Lyons

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A closer view of the eagle...

Hi All, Some photos of a Luftwaffe drum skirt, with the yellow backing for flight/para units. A fairly hefty piece, being over 6 foot long, but the eagle is a rather incredible piece of work, and quite impressive I think, Some photos..... Bob

Hello Woodeye, "Kiss of Death", it means your cap is not good, the two gents I asked have had a vast amount of experience with tropical caps, and I value their opinions very much, and although I don't know Bob W (above), his reputation is well known too, as a very experienced and with vast amounts of experience, so I really would heed their call, and don't touch the blue cap. I can't spell it out any clearer than that. Sorry mate ! Bob

And a reply from John H., author of the book 'Paratroops in North Africa', and a mod on the WAF's para section:- " And the Berolina marking is the same style as in the side caps that I do not like." Pretty much gives the cap the kiss of death mate, sorry. Bob

Hope you liked ths photos, Cheers Bob

The type of cap he would be wearing....

The actual article in the mag....

With an airplane. (appears to be a Buecker Jungmann)...

Flare gun....

In the field...

Hi all, As I have been quiet for a while, I thought I would post up some photos that you don't see every day, the Air Traffic Control Branch in action. from a period publication (Der Adler). And I will post up a couple of photos of my ATC visor to go with the shots. I have posted the cap before on this forum, with several detailed shots, so will restrict this to just a couple of the cap, but main reason is to post the period shots of the ATC in action.... Bob

Got a nice fast response back, not looking good I'm afraid, Larry F., (US) said : "I don't like it. The gromments and marking (from what I can see) look bogus for starters." Bob

Hi Woodeye, Cap looks well made, but originals are exceptionally scarce. I have never seen one in the flesh, and only have some images in a couple of books to go on, and they have some issues from what I have been told. Sorry I can't give a definite on your cap, but will see if I can get an opinion or two from a couple of advanced tropical collectors I know and get back to you. (I can't say that it gives me warm fuzzy feelings though). Bob

Absolutely stunning Gordon, great to see the end result. Do you have a photo with it that shows the size of the overall model ?? I am guessing it is rather huge ! Must also add that the skill of the modeller shows through with the build as well. Fantastic work !!! Bob

Thanks again Bill, really appreciate your assistance Best wishes Bob

slightly different view, the father also has Korea, Borneo and Malaya amongst that lot.... Bob

Hi all, I have the pleasure of showing a pair of medal groups from the same family, first up is a group from a Corps of Signals WO2 with Vietnam service followed by the son's group, the son is still serving, also in RASigs, and is a SGT with recent Afghanistan service. Photos courtesy of SGT Duncan Bicket. Hope you like the pix, Cheers Bob

Thanks very much for that Bill, one out of three from the EK I's isn't bad I suppose, it has been on the shelf for years, finally got the courage to ask, it never gave me a good feeling !! Greatly appreciate the assistance mate, Cheers Bob

and the last one, supposed vet bring back from North Africa, a nice unmarked EK II... Any clues as to the maker ??? Thanks Bob

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My camera doesn't have a macro lens, I tried these with a loup, didn't come out real well, then the batteries died, so at the moment, this is the best I can do with the closer shots....

Next one is a brass centred example, small incuse '15' on the pin (Otto Schickle)....

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