Free gift for all flyboys & gals!!

[Mike K.]

Hello friends,

I recently scored a couple of mint, unissued Army Air Force pilot certification cards off eBay. In perusing many of the WWII re-enactment websites, I've noticed a scarcity of USAAF paperwork (in particular, the one item that every pilot should have). Well, I decided that for the sake of historic preservation I would digitally scan my original cards and post them to the Fedora Lounge for you to have! I don't think there are any copyright concerns, given that this is an outdated government form from a military branch that no longer really exists. Now, don't anyone print them and start passing them off as the real deal!

The original certification cards measured roughly 2.5-2.7 inches by 4-4.25 inches (there was some minor variation between the originals). Nothing is printed on the back side. They should be printed on beige or off-white card stock of about the same weight as a business card. For further details about how the cards should look when filled out, you can refer to page 168 of Jon Maguire's book "Gear Up."

Keep 'em flying!!

 

[Mojave Jack]

Thanks, Mike!

Bully avatar, too, BTW!

 

[Dixon Cannon]

Yes indeed!...

Thanks Mike K! I would love to put one of these in my wallet next to my Private ticket!

-dixon cannon

 

[kampkatz]

Mike,
Thanks for the touch of realism to the reanactor scene.

 

[carter]

Mike, Thanks for sharing this with us. Going on Safaari?

 

[PADDY]

Nice one Mike!

Your generosity reflects the lovely, genuine man you are. So glad we got to meet on the Queen Mary the other week. Regards, Paddy.

 

[Feebeeps]

Thanks That is really great to see. Are you into WWII re-enacting scene?

 

[Mike K.]

Thanks That is really great to see. Are you into WWII re-enacting scene?

Well, there are few (if any) re-enactment groups where I live. Additionally, most of the WWII re-enactment folks seem more into the infantry & airborne scene. I've been collecting Air Corps/Air Force items since I was a kid and have a small personal museum of sorts. I'd love to join a re-enactment squadron of flyboys.