WWII USAAF CAPTAIN NAME CBI PILOT INSTR DOCS PINKS & GREENS UNIFORM CAP GROUPING
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:49973754 | Region of Origin: United States |
| Theme: Militaria | Modified Item: No |
| Original/Reproduction: Original | Country/Region of Manufacture: United States |
| Conflict: WW II (1939-45) |
PICTURES Our pictures are cropped to show the largest image. Therefore, some pictures will appear larger or smaller than they are. Some pictures are lighter to show a brighter view and easier to see the image.DESCRIPTION.....PLEASE CLOSELY LOOK AT ALL OF THE PICTURES BECAUSE THEY ARE PART OF THE DESCRIPTION. IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, PLEASE ASK THEM BEFORE BIDDING OR BUYING. PLEASE SEE ITEM SPECIFICS BELOW. THE ITEM YOU SEE IS THE ITEM YOU WILL RECEIVE UNLESS I HAVE MORE THAN ONE, THEN... YOU WILL RECEIVE A SIMILAR ITEM TO THE PICTURE.****** I ship our orders in 1 day unless there is a problem with the order, such as not a valid shipping address, or the buyer hasn't responded to emails sent to the buyer about the order.******W****NO INTERNATIONAL SALES DUE TO HEALTH CONDITIONS. THE US POSTAL SERVICE IS NOT SHIPPING ITEMS OUT ON TIME. THEY ARE HOLDING ITEMS IN THE US LONGER. ****WWII USAAF CAPTAIN NAMED CHINA BURMA INDIA PILOT INSTRUCTOR DOCUMENTS PINKS & GREENS UNIFORM CAP GROUPING VINTAGE. The documents that I received and the information that I received with this uniform is named to David H. Whiteley III.According to the documentation that I received with the uniform Pilot Whiteley III flew transport planes over the Hump during World War II. He was a licensed commercial pilot long before WWII began, so he would have been a good candidate for flight instructor. He obtained his private pilot license at the age of 16 at Curtiss Wright School of Aeronautics in Mount Washington.There is a cleaning tag that has been torn off at one end; however, here is what I can read. Berlin Bros. Cleaners & Tailors tag number 5069 4-29. At the time of the cleaners tag, he must have already been married as the tag has ladies' clothing. His wife was the former Eva Getz and they were married 58 years when I received the information. Mr. Whiteley III was born in Baltimore, and he graduated from Forest Park High School, where he played lacrosse. He retired from private life in 1975 and died at age 86. Tunic/JacketOfficer's Label Size 36 Reg. inside pocketDate June 22, 1942Name NoneLabel Attached Manufacture/Tailor Quartermaster Phila. Q.M. DepotMaterial & Color Olive drab woolPockets Four in the front and one insideRibbons Air Medal, American Campaign, and Asiatic-Pacific Campaign. I replaced the original ribbons that were the same ribbons with Wolf Brown ribbons. That’s the only change made to this grouping.Patches USAAF embroidered on wool and original bullion China India BurmaWings SterlingBelt Sewn to the tunic bnRank CaptainShoulder Insignia Shoulder Insignia DI Transport Command sterling LaVelle flat head clutches and CaptainCollar Insignia Officer’s U.S. and USAAFClutch Back Time Period Flat head dates to 1942Stitching All intact Buttons All attached and correct periodLining All intactFading NoneHoles and Stains This tunic has some tiny to small holes. Most are 1/8 inch. I can’t take pictures of the area because I don’t have any more space for pictures on this listing.Condition Very good for its age. N/A Not ApplicableTrousers/PantsOfficer'sInseam inchesWaist measured inside the waistband inchesLabel Size NoneName There are numbers and other marks in ink on the inside of the liningDate NoneMaterial Color Pinks woolManufacture/Tailor Officer’s Army Officer’s TrousersButtons One waist button attachedZipper Works easilyLabel AttachedHoles & Stains A couple of tiny holes in the leg area, and snags along the hemline. No stainsCondition Very good for its ageN/A Not ApplicableOverseas Cap Size 7Material Chocolate woolCord N/AManufacture NoneName NoneCap Insignia Officer's Captain and sewn cloth Transport CommandHoles & Stains NoneCondition No holes and no stainsN/A Not ApplicablePlease look over all the pictures carefully as they are also part of the description. From my personal collection I'm selling my collection that I have been collecting for more than 50 years. I am selling due to my age. My passion is History, and I desire that my vintage militaria items go to collectors so that our past lives on, and the items will continue to be preserved. Many many years ago, a collector friend of mine came over to see my collection. He said to me, "you do not own these items; they are simply on loan to you until another collector buys your items to enjoy and preserve." Years later, I have realized just how true his words were. This item has been in my collection for many years. My collections are in rooms that do not get any outside light. Therefore, you won't find any fading with any of my militaria items, smoke-free environment. No cats and only a little Yorkie occasionally.Payment All items should be paid through Paypal. YOU DO NOT NEED A PAYPAL "Account" to use PayPal - they accept credit cards, ATM, and even checks!!!!! Payment is due within 3 days of the item closing. If you need a longer amount of time, please contact me before the item closes. ShippingPLEASE READ BEFORE BIDDINGDOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL BIDDERSWE WILL COMBINE SHIPPING IF YOU BUY MULTIPLE ITEMS FROM US ON THE SAME DAY OR CONTACT US BEFORE THE END OF THE SALE INTERNATIONAL FIRST CLASS MAIL CAN ONLY BE TRACKED BY ME IN THE U.S. AFTER THE ITEM HAS LEFT THE U.S. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR TRACKING THE ITEM. PLEASE KEEP THIS IN MIND IF YOU CHOOSE INTERNATIONAL FIRST CLASS MAIL. We ship USPS ONLY unless arrangements have been approved before the end of the sale, with delivery confirmation on all available packages. Terms of SalePLEASE READ ALL OF OUR TERMS BEFORE BIDDING OR BUYING.INTERNATIONAL BUYERS PLEASE READ: IT IS THE BUYERS RESPONSIBILITY BEFORE BIDDING OR BUYING; TO CHECK WITH YOUR SHIPPING CARRIER TO DETERMINE IF ITEMS CAN BE SHIPPED TO YOU FROM THE U.S. POSTAL SERVICE Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. You are responsible for those charges. The cost of shipping orders by US Postal Service is based on the value and weight of the item(s) when packed. About UsMy passion is history. I have always and still do read books on wars and reference books. I have been collecting for over 50 years. I desire is to keep vintage old militaria items in the collector's collections; where they will continue to be appreciated and taken care of for years to come. Years ago, when a friend of mine came over to see my collection; he said to me. "You do not own these items; they are merely on loan to you until you have to sell them to another collector for him to enjoy". Years later I have realized just how true his words were. WWII USAAF CAPTAIN NAME CBI PILOT INSTR DOCS PINKS & GREENS UNIFORM CAP GROUPING WWII USAAF CAPTAIN NAME CBI PILOT INSTR DOCS PINKS & GREENS UNIFORM CAP GROUPING. There are 24 pictures with the description. 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PICTURES Our pictures are cropped to show the largest image. Therefore, some pictures will appear larger or smaller than they are. Some pictures are lighter to show a brighter view and easier to see the image.
DESCRIPTION.....PLEASE CLOSELY LOOK AT ALL OF THE PICTURES BECAUSE THEY ARE PART OF THE DESCRIPTION. IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, PLEASE ASK THEM BEFORE BIDDING OR BUYING. PLEASE SEE ITEM SPECIFICS BELOW. THE ITEM YOU SEE IS THE ITEM YOU WILL RECEIVE UNLESS I HAVE MORE THAN ONE, THEN YOU WILL RECEIVE A SIMILAR ITEM TO THE PICTURE.****** I ship our orders in 1 day unless there is a problem with the order, such as not a valid shipping address, or the buyer hasn't responded to emails sent to the buyer about the order.******DUE TO EBAY'S NEW PAYMENT SYSTEM ALL ITEMS OVER $50.00 WILL HAVE SIGNATURE CONFIRMATION.
WWII USAAF CAPTAIN NAMED CHINA BURMA INDIA PILOT INSTRUCTOR DOCUMENTS PINKS & GREENS UNIFORM CAP GROUPING VINTAGE. The documents that I received and the information that I received with this uniform is named to David H. Whiteley III.
According to the documentation that I received with the uniform Pilot Whiteley III flew transport planes over the Hump during World War II. He was a licensed commercial pilot long before WWII began, so he would have been a good candidate for flight instructor. He obtained his private pilot license at the age of 16 at Curtiss Wright School of Aeronautics in Mount Washington.
There is a cleaning tag that has been torn off at one end; however, here is what I can read. Berlin Bros. Cleaners & Tailors tag number 5069 4-29. At the time of the cleaners tag, he must have already been married as the tag has ladies' clothing. His wife was the former Eva Getz and they were married 58 years when I received the information.
Mr. Whiteley was born in Baltimore, and he graduated from Forest Park High School, where he played lacrosse. He retired from private life in 1975 and died at age 86.
Tunic/Jacket
Officer's
Label Size 36 Reg. inside pocket
Date June 22, 1942
Name None
Label Attached
Manufacture/Tailor Quartermaster Phila. Q.M. Depot
Material & Color Olive drab wool
Pockets Four in the front and one inside
Ribbons Air Medal, American Campaign, and Asiatic-Pacific Campaign. I replaced the original ribbons that were the same ribbons with Wolf Brown ribbons. That’s the only change made to this grouping.
Patches USAAF embroidered on wool, original bullion China India Burma and two bullion overseas bars
Wings Sterling
Belt Sewn to the tunic
Rank Captain
Shoulder Insignia Shoulder Insignia DI Transport Command sterling LaVelle flat head clutches and Captain
Lapel Insignia Officer’s U.S. and USAAF
Clutch Back Time Period Flat head dates to 1942
Stitching All intact
Buttons All attached and correct period
Lining All intact
Fading None
Holes and Stains This tunic has some tiny to small holes. Most are 1/8 inch. I can’t take pictures of the area because I don’t have any more space for pictures on this listing.
Condition Very good for its age.
N/A Not Applicable
Trousers/Pants
Officer's
Inseam inches
Waist measured inside the waistband inches
Label Size None
Name There are numbers and other marks in ink on the inside of the lining
Date None
Material Color Pinks wool
Manufacture/Tailor Officer’s Army Officer’s Trousers
Buttons One waist button attached
Zipper Works easily
Label Attached
Holes & Stains A couple of tiny holes in the leg area, and snags along the hemline. No stains
Condition Very good for its age
N/A Not Applicable
Overseas Cap
Size 7
Material Chocolate wool
Cord N/A
Manufacture None
Name None
Cap Insignia Officer's Captain and sewn cloth Transport Command
Holes & Stains None
Condition No holes and no stains
N/A Not Applicable
Please look over all the pictures carefully as they are also part of the description.
shopmilitary # 20622270
From my personal collection
I'm selling my collection that I have been collecting for more than 50 years. I am selling due to my age. My passion is History, and I desire that my vintage militaria items go to collectors so that our past lives on, and the items will continue to be preserved. Many many years ago, a collector friend of mine came over to see my collection. He said to me, "you do not own these items; they are simply on loan to you until another collector buys your items to enjoy and preserve." Years later, I have realized just how true his words were.
This item has been in my collection for many years. My collections are in rooms that do not get any outside light. Therefore, you won't find any fading with any of my militaria items, smoke-free environment. No cats and only a little Yorkie occasionally. Payment Payment is due within 3 days of the item closing. If you need a longer amount of time, please contact me before the item closes. Shipping PLEASE READ BEFORE BIDDINGDOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL BIDDERSWE WILL COMBINE SHIPPING IF YOU BUY MULTIPLE ITEMS FROM US ON THE SAME DAY OR CONTACT US BEFORE THE END OF THE SALE INTERNATIONAL FIRST CLASS MAIL CAN ONLY BE TRACKED BY ME IN THE U.S. AFTER THE ITEM HAS LEFT THE U.S. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR TRACKING THE ITEM. PLEASE KEEP THIS IN MIND IF YOU CHOOSE INTERNATIONAL FIRST CLASS MAIL. We ship USPS ONLY unless arrangements have been approved before the end of the sale, with delivery confirmation on all available packages. Terms of Sale PLEASE READ ALL OF OUR TERMS BEFORE BIDDING OR BUYING.
INTERNATIONAL BUYERS PLEASE READ: IT IS THE BUYERS RESPONSIBILITY BEFORE BIDDING OR BUYING; TO CHECK WITH YOUR SHIPPING CARRIER TO DETERMINE IF ITEMS CAN BE SHIPPED TO YOU FROM THE U.S. POSTAL SERVICE Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. You are responsible for those charges. The cost of shipping orders by US Postal Service is based on the value, and weight of the item(s) when packed. About Us My passion is history. I always have and still do read books on wars and reference books. I have been collecting for over 50 years.
I desire to keep vintage old militaria items in the collector's collections, where they will continue to be appreciated and taken care of for years to come. Years ago, when a friend of mine came over to see my collection, he said to me. "You do not own these items; they are merely on loan to you until you have to sell them to another collector for him to enjoy.” Years later, I have realized just how true his words were. Contact Us Pictures sell!
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PICTURES Our pictures are cropped to show the largest image. Therefore, some pictures will appear larger or smaller than they are. Some pictures are lighter to show a brighter view and easier to see the image.
DESCRIPTION.....PLEASE CLOSELY LOOK AT ALL OF THE PICTURES BECAUSE THEY ARE PART OF THE DESCRIPTION. IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, PLEASE ASK THEM BEFORE BIDDING OR BUYING. PLEASE SEE ITEM SPECIFICS BELOW. THE ITEM YOU SEE IS THE ITEM YOU WILL RECEIVE UNLESS I HAVE MORE THAN ONE, THEN YOU WILL RECEIVE A SIMILAR ITEM TO THE PICTURE.****** I ship our orders in 1 day unless there is a problem with the order, such as not a valid shipping address, or the buyer hasn't responded to emails sent to the buyer about the order.******DUE TO EBAY'S NEW PAYMENT SYSTEM ALL ITEMS OVER $50.00 WILL HAVE SIGNATURE CONFIRMATION.
WWII USAAF CAPTAIN NAMED CHINA BURMA INDIA PILOT INSTRUCTOR DOCUMENTS PINKS & GREENS UNIFORM CAP GROUPING VINTAGE. The documents that I received and the information that I received with this uniform is named to David H. Whiteley III.
According to the documentation that I received with the uniform Pilot Whiteley III flew transport planes over the Hump during World War II. He was a licensed commercial pilot long before WWII began, so he would have been a good candidate for flight instructor. He obtained his private pilot license at the age of 16 at Curtiss Wright School of Aeronautics in Mount Washington.
There is a cleaning tag that has been torn off at one end; however, here is what I can read. Berlin Bros. Cleaners & Tailors tag number 5069 4-29. At the time of the cleaners tag, he must have already been married as the tag has ladies' clothing. His wife was the former Eva Getz and they were married 58 years when I received the information.
Mr. Whiteley was born in Baltimore, and he graduated from Forest Park High School, where he played lacrosse. He retired from private life in 1975 and died at age 86.
Tunic/Jacket
Officer's
Label Size 36 Reg. inside pocket
Date June 22, 1942
Name None
Label Attached
Manufacture/Tailor Quartermaster Phila. Q.M. Depot
Material & Color Olive drab wool
Pockets Four in the front and one inside
Ribbons Air Medal, American Campaign, and Asiatic-Pacific Campaign. I replaced the original ribbons that were the same ribbons with Wolf Brown ribbons. That’s the only change made to this grouping.
Patches USAAF embroidered on wool, original bullion China India Burma and two bullion overseas bars
Wings Sterling
Belt Sewn to the tunic
Rank Captain
Shoulder Insignia Shoulder Insignia DI Transport Command sterling LaVelle flat head clutches and Captain
Lapel Insignia Officer’s U.S. and USAAF
Clutch Back Time Period Flat head dates to 1942
Stitching All intact
Buttons All attached and correct period
Lining All intact
Fading None
Holes and Stains This tunic has some tiny to small holes. Most are 1/8 inch. I can’t take pictures of the area because I don’t have any more space for pictures on this listing.
Condition Very good for its age.
N/A Not Applicable
Trousers/Pants
Officer's
Inseam inches
Waist measured inside the waistband inches
Label Size None
Name There are numbers and other marks in ink on the inside of the lining
Date None
Material Color Pinks wool
Manufacture/Tailor Officer’s Army Officer’s Trousers
Buttons One waist button attached
Zipper Works easily
Label Attached
Holes & Stains A couple of tiny holes in the leg area, and snags along the hemline. No stains
Condition Very good for its age
N/A Not Applicable
Overseas Cap
Size 7
Material Chocolate wool
Cord N/A
Manufacture None
Name None
Cap Insignia Officer's Captain and sewn cloth Transport Command
Holes & Stains None
Condition No holes and no stains
N/A Not Applicable
Please look over all the pictures carefully as they are also part of the description.
shopmilitary # 20622270
From my personal collection
I'm selling my collection that I have been collecting for more than 50 years. I am selling due to my age. My passion is History, and I desire that my vintage militaria items go to collectors so that our past lives on, and the items will continue to be preserved. Many many years ago, a collector friend of mine came over to see my collection. He said to me, "you do not own these items; they are simply on loan to you until another collector buys your items to enjoy and preserve." Years later, I have realized just how true his words were.
This item has been in my collection for many years. My collections are in rooms that do not get any outside light. Therefore, you won't find any fading with any of my militaria items, smoke-free environment. No cats and only a little Yorkie occasionally. Payment Payment is due within 3 days of the item closing. If you need a longer amount of time, please contact me before the item closes. Shipping PLEASE READ BEFORE BIDDINGDOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL BIDDERSWE WILL COMBINE SHIPPING IF YOU BUY MULTIPLE ITEMS FROM US ON THE SAME DAY OR CONTACT US BEFORE THE END OF THE SALE INTERNATIONAL FIRST CLASS MAIL CAN ONLY BE TRACKED BY ME IN THE U.S. AFTER THE ITEM HAS LEFT THE U.S. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR TRACKING THE ITEM. PLEASE KEEP THIS IN MIND IF YOU CHOOSE INTERNATIONAL FIRST CLASS MAIL. We ship USPS ONLY unless arrangements have been approved before the end of the sale, with delivery confirmation on all available packages. Terms of Sale PLEASE READ ALL OF OUR TERMS BEFORE BIDDING OR BUYING.
INTERNATIONAL BUYERS PLEASE READ: IT IS THE BUYERS RESPONSIBILITY BEFORE BIDDING OR BUYING; TO CHECK WITH YOUR SHIPPING CARRIER TO DETERMINE IF ITEMS CAN BE SHIPPED TO YOU FROM THE U.S. POSTAL SERVICE Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. You are responsible for those charges. The cost of shipping orders by US Postal Service is based on the value, and weight of the item(s) when packed. About Us My passion is history. I always have and still do read books on wars and reference books. I have been collecting for over 50 years.
I desire to keep vintage old militaria items in the collector's collections, where they will continue to be appreciated and taken care of for years to come. Years ago, when a friend of mine came over to see my collection, he said to me. "You do not own these items; they are merely on loan to you until you have to sell them to another collector for him to enjoy.” Years later, I have realized just how true his words were. Contact Us Pictures sell!
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