bazelot
Well-Known Member
i just acquired the flight helmet, pictures, uniform and M-422A jacket of John Edson Kalal who was a VMSB-133 pilot in WWII. Kalal was in the Pacific from September 2nd 1943 to May 16th 1945. The squadron was based at Bougainville starting August 24th 1944. In early 1945 Kalal was part of the Philippine assault operations at least until March 1945.
The jacket:
THe Fried Osterman M-422A jacket in great condition. Leather is perfect with wonderful patina:
The Uniform:
The helmet:
Pictures of Kalal on Bougainville:
Top Left:
Right:
Top Right:
The jacket:
THe Fried Osterman M-422A jacket in great condition. Leather is perfect with wonderful patina:
The Uniform:
The helmet:
Pictures of Kalal on Bougainville:
Top Left:
Right:
Top Right: