McCoy's in fantasy land.

[John Lever]

Not sure if the description is correct, did the USAAF have Acme Thunderer whistles in WW2 ?
My wife had one of these for use when teaching and on play ground duty. We bought one recently inscribed as a gift for about 20 GBP.
The price is ridiculous 165 GBP

AVIATOR WHISTLE / BLACK PAINT

The AVIATOR WHISTLE was issued to Commanders and Military Police during the Great War and RAF and USAAF pilots and aircrews during World War II. Also known as the "Ditch" Whistle, a name derived from its use by downed pilots in the ocean. Manufactured by THE REAL McCOY’S MFG CO. these whistles...

therealmccoys.com

 

[JonnyCrow]

Not sure if the description is correct, did the USAAF have Acme Thunderer whistles in WW2 ?
My wife had one of these for use when teaching and on play ground duty. We bought one recently inscribed as a gift for about 20 GBP.
The price is ridiculous 165 GBP

AVIATOR WHISTLE / BLACK PAINT

The AVIATOR WHISTLE was issued to Commanders and Military Police during the Great War and RAF and USAAF pilots and aircrews during World War II. Also known as the "Ditch" Whistle, a name derived from its use by downed pilots in the ocean. Manufactured by THE REAL McCOY’S MFG CO. these whistles...

therealmccoys.com

Kiss my ass haha like you said John they were everywhere the Merch even had them, they made them for everyone, like the dubious soe items that appear, total dreamer

 

[denny@aero]

Thunder Escape Whistle: Brass

Buy Thunder Escape Whistle: Brass on Aero Leather Clothing for £30.00

www.aeroleatherclothing.com

 

[Shanghai-Mayne]

Kiss my ass haha like you said John they were everywhere the Merch even had them, they made them for everyone, like the dubious soe items that appear, total dreamer

Do you want to buy a SOE special order dagger? I found it from a very old soe safe house.

 

[Otter]

More recent one, must be an SAS one then !

 

[Micawber]

Yep, Air Ministry RAF aircrew / ditching whistles were issued to USAAF flight crews. Originals are somewhat different to the Thunderers available from Acme today. These are originals.

Plastic versions were also used as well as the old 'Hudson Metropolitan' police type which also bore AM markings as well as others.

 

[Micawber]

Just to add that the USAAF [US Army] did have their own versions but the AM 'snail' type was the type mainly used in the ETO especially where there was the possibility of ditching in water or ops over adverse terrain.

Original AM whistles were produced in vast numbers and like a lot of other stuff were freely available from surplus places for very little money for years which is why a lot of teachers used them postwar. Prices have crept up hugely in the last 10-20 years.

 

[JonnyCrow]

Just to add that the USAAF [US Army] did have their own versions but the AM 'snail' type was the type mainly used in the ETO especially where there was the possibility of ditching in water or ops over adverse terrain.

Original AM whistles were produced in vast numbers and like a lot of other stuff were freely available from surplus places for very little money for years which is why a lot of teachers used them postwar. Prices have crept up hugely in the last 10-20 years.

But not 165 quid Steve haha

 

[JonnyCrow]

Just to add that the USAAF [US Army] did have their own versions but the AM 'snail' type was the type mainly used in the ETO especially where there was the possibility of ditching in water or ops over adverse terrain.

Original AM whistles were produced in vast numbers and like a lot of other stuff were freely available from surplus places for very little money for years which is why a lot of teachers used them postwar. Prices have crept up hugely in the last 10-20 years.

I could buy a jacket fer 165 quid, the wife would love that one haha

 

[JonnyCrow]

Just to add that the USAAF [US Army] did have their own versions but the AM 'snail' type was the type mainly used in the ETO especially where there was the possibility of ditching in water or ops over adverse terrain.

Original AM whistles were produced in vast numbers and like a lot of other stuff were freely available from surplus places for very little money for years which is why a lot of teachers used them postwar. Prices have crept up hugely in the last 10-20 years.

ACME Thunderer Whistle used in War World War Two by USAAC USAAF

History of the ACME Thunderer Whistle as used by USAAF & USAAC during WWII - World War Two. Mainly worn on A2 Flight Jackets

www.warwhistles.com

 

[Micawber]

But not 165 quid Steve haha

No, not quite that much

 

[B-Man2]

Just to add that the USAAF [US Army] did have their own versions but the AM 'snail' type was the type mainly used in the ETO especially where there was the possibility of ditching in water or ops over adverse terrain.

Original AM whistles were produced in vast numbers and like a lot of other stuff were freely available from surplus places for very little money for years which is why a lot of teachers used them postwar. Prices have crept up hugely in the last 10-20 years.

Steve
Do you happen to know what the numbers on the sides of these whistles represent ?

 

[Micawber]

Steve
Do you happen to know what the numbers on the sides of these whistles represent ?

I do but am sworn to secrecy

Kidding aside I believe 23/230 was a stores number.

 

[Mark Hutchins]

Not sure if the description is correct, did the USAAF have Acme Thunderer whistles in WW2 ?
My wife had one of these for use when teaching and on play ground duty. We bought one recently inscribed as a gift for about 20 GBP.
The price is ridiculous 165 GBP

AVIATOR WHISTLE / BLACK PAINT

The AVIATOR WHISTLE was issued to Commanders and Military Police during the Great War and RAF and USAAF pilots and aircrews during World War II. Also known as the "Ditch" Whistle, a name derived from its use by downed pilots in the ocean. Manufactured by THE REAL McCOY’S MFG CO. these whistles...

therealmccoys.com

I don't know but I believe they were private purchase in England. I don't think issue items and more a squadron culture thing, meaning some had them and some not.

 

[John Lever]

My wife just bought one for me by Aero.
31 gbp shipped

 

[Micawber]

I don't know but I believe they were private purchase in England. I don't think issue items and more a squadron culture thing, meaning some had them and some not.

The originals as per my post above above were issued. Think about it, flying over water carries the inherent danger of possibility of having to bale out or ditch an aircraft in the drink. The sound from loud whistles is a more effective attention getter for fellow crewmen or ASR {Air Sea Rescue] purposes than the human voice.

Whistles with fancy engraving [wing and prop etc] could well have been private purchase, rather like Capri Bells etc but are not something I am familiar with.

 

[leper-colony]

The originals as per my post above above were issued. Think about it, flying over water carries the inherent danger of possibility of having to bale out or ditch an aircraft in the drink. The sound from loud whistles is a more effective attention getter for fellow crewmen or ASR {Air Sea Rescue] purposes than the human voice.

Whistles with fancy engraving [wing and prop etc] could well have been private purchase, rather like Capri Bells etc but are not something I am familiar with.

In all my years, never seen one like it, so I have my doubts. General whistles, sure.