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WWII Navy Pilot Aviator Summer Flight Helmet Grim Reaper VF-10
WWII Navy Pilot Aviator Summer Flight Helmet Grim Reaper VF-10
WWII Navy Pilot Aviator Summer Flight Helmet Grim Reaper VF-10
WWII Navy Pilot Aviator Summer Flight Helmet Grim Reaper VF-10
WWII Navy Pilot Aviator Summer Flight Helmet Grim Reaper VF-10
WWII Navy Pilot Aviator Summer Flight Helmet Grim Reaper VF-10

WWII Navy Pilot Aviator Summer Flight Helmet Grim Reaper VF-10

$ 79.2

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Condition: Used
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Region of Origin: United States
  • Conflict: WW II (1939-45)
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Original/Reproduction: Original

    Description

    WWII Navy Pilot Summer Helmet, belonged to Millard W. Axelrod who was one of the VF-10 Grim Reapers. Helmet is in very good condition. Label is marked AN6540-2S.
    Please see my other listings for Axelrod Military items
    .
    VF-10 was established at
    NAS San Diego
    flying the
    Grumman F4F Wildcat
    . The first commanding officer was
    James H. Flatley
    fresh from the
    Battle of the Coral Sea
    . The
    Grim Reapers
    deployed with
    USS
    Enterprise
    to the
    Southern Pacific
    in October 1942 where they participated in the
    Battle of Guadalcanal
    . As part of that campaign, the
    Grim Reapers
    played a pivotal role in defending the
    Enterprise
    and its task force during the
    Battle of Santa Cruz Islands
    from 25-27 October 1942. After their return to the U.S. and
    NAS Sand Point
    they transitioned to the
    Grumman F6F-3 Hellcat
    and once again deployed to the South Pacific aboard
    Enterprise
    . During their second combat tour, VF-10 participated in operations in the
    Marshall Islands
    ,
    Jaluit
    ,
    Emirau
    ,
    Western Caroline Islands
    ,
    Hollandia
    ,
    Truk Lagoon
    and the
    Battle of the Philippine Sea
    (Marianas Turkey Shoot)
    Fighting Squadron 10
    VF-10 Insignia
    Active
    3 June 1942 – 26 November 1945
    Country
    United States
    Branch
    US Navy
    Type
    Fighter Squadron
    Nickname(s)
    Grim Reapers
    Equipment
    F4F Wildcat, F6F Hellcat, F4U Corsair
    Engagements
    World War II