awesome animal
estate sale haul
worst 3 generation sale ever. ok, pretty good haul.
341 object
WW2 BRASS PLAQUE marine bombing squadron RUPTURED DUCKS- $30
First of all, right off the bat, here at the get-go, the outset, at the genesis, right up front:
This 8 ½” cast brass insignia plaque is unique in the true sense of the word. It is a one-of-a-kind. The name on the piece, in bold letters, is “S/Sgt. J. Osborne,” and “K. Boyer,” whose name appears in small, raised letters directly below the bomb, apparently did the casting.
Actually, the original “Ruptured Duck” insignia was cloth, and it featured an eagle. According to one web page, “the boys thought the eagle looked more like a duck; and, because it meant they were going home, the popular saying was, "They took off like a Ruptured Duck"...hence the nickname.”
I suggest you read the history of this squadron. If it is at all possible to find humor and irony in any history of world war, it is present here. These guys and gals had more training and air time than most any other squadron. The VMB-614 was commissioned October 1, 1943, at Cherry Point, North Carolina. Then they moved from location to location to location, At long last, from Newport, Arkansas, the flight echelon flew to Naval Air Station Alameda, California, then departed on 25 July 1945, arriving on 1 August 1945 at Marine Corps Air Station Ewa on Oahu, Hawaiian Territory. The ground echelon departed San Diego, California in early August 1945 and by 31 August 1945, both echelons were operating.
Two days later, the war ended.
SATURDAY INQUISITION BLOGGING
the "pendulum". 1769 etching
arne in buenos aires
old train station
SUN'S DAY SUGAR-SIFTER BLOGGING
estate sale blogging
did i forget another pic from the 2nd sale too far?
341 objects
6 perfect blown GLASS TOMATOES christmas ornaments/advertising- $29
estate sale tour
forgot these. too far.
FRIG'S DAY BRIDGE BLOGGING
ebay hoard
the things i can't find at sales.
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1940 ALBERA KINSEY OIL PAINTING New Orleans CINCINNATI Ohio signed- $2,050
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