Links

Regimentals — Dealers in military antiques from 1800 to 1945. Specializing in WWI and WWII, over 2,800 items pictured including medals, badges, uniforms, headdress and weapons – www.regimentals.co.uk

Biplane Rides over Hawaii — My Friend Bruce Clements has an enviable operation of scenic aerial tours over Oahu Island in the Hawaiian Island chain, flying restored Boeing PT-17 Stearman biplanes. This is the same island that was attacked Dec. 7, 1941, and this is the only chance on the island to fly a WWII USN or USAAF airplane – www.peacock.com/biplane/

Rare Aircraft — Distinguished Restorers of Award Winning WACO Biplanes – www.rareaircraft.com

1000 Aircraft Photos — Incredible collection of airplane photos – 1000aircraftphotos.com

Warpaint LLC — Many interesting collectables such as photographs, all for the aviation enthusiast – www.warpaintllc.com

B & J Aircraft Warbird Collectibles — Loads of ‘Good Stuff’ that you need to peruse through – www.bjaircraft.com

Airline Timeline Images — Lots of scanned images of various airlines from over the years – www.timetableimages.com

Allied Reenactment Forum — Allied re-enacter community website with various topics including personal collections of WWII uniforms, helmets, and the such – www.alliedforum.net

Airplane Leather Pillows — Now here is what you can get away with putting on the wife’s couch and not make it look like you are stuffing your house with more aviation memorabilia! – www.leatherpillowfactory.com/leather-pillow-theme-collection-military-aircraft.html

Instrument Pro, Inc. — Need your antique aircraft instrument overhauled? Kurt at Instrument Pro specializes in antique aircraft instrument refurbishment and FAA certification. I use him for my own work – www.instrumentproinc.com

Cloth Escape Maps — This guy has a LOT of information about the history of cloth (silk) escape maps used in the military over the years – www.escape-maps.com/index.htm

340th Bomb Group and 487th Squadron — Historical reference — www.reddog1944.com

489th Bombardment Squadron — Photos and nose art – www.warwingsart.com/12thAirForce/page.html

Aircraft Engine Historical Society — The Aircraft Engine Historical Society is a non-profit educational and historical society that fosters an appreciation of the people, art, and science associated with aircraft engine development, manufacture, and use – www.enginehistory.org/