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edwest

5th February 2006 02:20

Pacific flight log book U.S.

From Gilbert R. Wilson, 1st Lt., USMCR

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=6602940625

Usual disclaimer,
Ed

Dick Powers

7th February 2006 22:45

Re: Pacific flight log book U.S.

Having visited the ebay page I noted that his logbook, according to the descriptive BS....

"His numerous air craft included the F40."

Hmmm....

fsbofk

8th February 2006 02:42

Re: Pacific flight log book U.S.

Actually, if you look at the sample log book page at the bottom of the eBay display, you'll see a page on which the entries were written in red ink. The pilot recorded flying an F4U-1D and an FG-1D on several launches off USS Bennington. However, in his handwriting, the "U" in F4U resembles a "0", so I think the eBay seller simply misread the log entry as "F40." Not that that confirms the authenticity of this item ... !

JACK COOK

10th February 2006 00:42

Re: Pacific flight log book U.S.

If he flew off the Bennington in Corsairs he was in VMF-112 and flew with my cousin. Don who was the Flight Officer (3rd in command after Hap Hansen and David Andre) scored 5 kills before he was killed.

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