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  1. Dixon Cannon

    Crusher caps

    Make sure you post a photo when you get that thing! Tell us about the quality and craftsmanship too. -dixon cannon
  2. Dixon Cannon

    When are you too old for a Beatle's suit

  3. Dixon Cannon

    When are you too old for a Beatle's suit

    Indeed I did! Excellent! It is amazing the influence the Fabs had on a population of young people who never saw them perform. I particularly like the bit about making bootleg records on old x-ray film! That's desparate! -dixon cannon
  4. Dixon Cannon

    When are you too old for a Beatle's suit

    Yes Senator Jack, it is the frock coat. I had mine made in Britain, up in Liverpool and it arrived this Thursday (17Dec09). I attached a couple of pix in 'Outerwear' for your perusal. I am well pleased with my purhcase! -dixon cannon
  5. Dixon Cannon

    It is a Red Lettuce Day!!!

    Hey lads, I'm an unrepentent Beatlemaniac - take a look at George Harrison on the 'Hey Jude' LP (whoops, I mean CD!). That same design coat and jeans! That's what I've been waiting for for nearly forty years!!!! (For the record, Ringo wore on with matching trousers on the 'Abbey Road' LP/CD...
  7. Dixon Cannon

    WWII Gallery at NMMC

    Attn KaosDad Hi KaosDad, I hope this reaches you - I couldn't find the alternate email address. I'm Dixon Cannon and I would be very interested in you ideas regarding the George medal. I can be PM's or post a message and we'll find one another. -dixon cannon
  8. Dixon Cannon

    -FIRST POST-INTRO-QUESTION

    Welcome USAFap, You certainly got the bug that most of us are afflicted with, that's for sure! The question is, "how much do you want to spend"? There are some cheaper repro out there but what I've discovered is, they do a lousy job with the bill and the strap - some are just plastic. So be...
  9. Dixon Cannon

    It is a Red Lettuce Day!!!

    After months of waiting, the Frock coat that I ordered in Liverpool in May has arrived. I visited the shop on Mathew Street and got fitted, but a shortage of material delayed the construction of the coat. It is done - it fits - it is something I've wanted for nearly forty years! As the lads...
  10. Dixon Cannon

    Uniform query

    P51, May we see some of those pictures please? They should be on the internet to tell the truth about B-29 operations in the PTO. Obviously, now, others are telling a different story that should be corrected. -dixon cannon
  11. Dixon Cannon

    Uniform query

    Wink, wink! Nod, nod! Say no more! (LOL) :p
  13. Dixon Cannon

    Uniform query

    P51, Disagree if you will; I just did a Google image search of B-29 crews and found lots of shirt sleeved khaki guys but nary a high-altitude kit amongst them. Again, in the LeMay era at low altitude the warmer flying gear was no longer necessary for routine missions. That's not to say that...
  14. Dixon Cannon

    The BORSALINO BROTHERHOOD

    Hey, did I mention that I'm going to be in Florence, Italy next week? I'll have a car so we're driving up to Alessandria, the home of Borsalino hats. They have a factory and hat museum that we'll visit and try to get some good photos! You'll be the first to see them after we return...
  15. Dixon Cannon

    WWII Gallery at NMMC

    KaosDad, try as I might, I've been unable to dig up any data on the signers of Gen. Rupertus' 'Faciat Georgius' citation. I've discovered that Schiller was a Rutgers graduate, but that's about it. "...John Schiller his name was, Rutgers graduate, journalism guy, a very talented guy...
  16. Dixon Cannon

    Help a Fedora Wearer Win!

    Done and done! (Anything for a fellow FLr!) -dixon cannon
  17. Dixon Cannon

    Egypt WWII ?

    :offtopic: I know I'm off the map as far as this particular discussion goes, but my post relates inasmuch as the story "The English Patient" took place in North Africa during WWII. I'll be in Tuscany next week and I plan to drive up north from Florence to Fiesole where the Villa San...
  19. Dixon Cannon

    Uniform query

    Hi P-51, In January 1945 Gen. Curtis Lemay took over the 21st Bomber Command against Japan using the B-29 Super Fortress. He immediately switched tactics to low altitude fire bombing as the previous high altitude bombing efforts were ineffective and costly. From that point forward the B-29...
  20. Dixon Cannon

    WWII Gallery at NMMC

    Here's a page from 'Alone On Guadalcanal' By Martin Clemens: -dixon cannon
  21. Dixon Cannon

    WWII Gallery at NMMC

    KaosDad, You have a real treasure there! Very rare indeed! I am envious of you. My Uncle Ed Buckley died four years before I was born and never had the chance to meet him or see his memorabilia. I can't thank you enough for sharing this with the FL. It's the first I've seen of any history...
  22. Dixon Cannon

    Uniform query

    Hi Matei, Welcome! Keep in mind that the B-24 was 1930's technology and unpressurized. For any mission at altitude, the crew had to wear heated electric suits, flight suits, parachute harness, flak vest and flight jacket. Add to that the leather flying helmet, goggles and oxygen mask and...
  23. Dixon Cannon

    "How to" - Getting Started in Reenacting

    Olkev, you really prompt deep thought on this subject! Here's the way I view it. If you're just getting started, put together an outfit that suits you in terms of theatre/rank/position. For instance my first get-up was 1st Lt., Bombardier, since that is a position I had recently flown on a...

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