The Book "Gear Up"...Need Some HELP from those who own it.

[thecardigankid]

So I have misplaced my copy of the book "Gear Up" and I know some of you out there have it. I was wondering if someone could send me a copy of the picture of a certain flight jacket art thats in the book. I believe the art I am about to refer to is on the back of either a B-10 or a B-15, it shows a duck standing on top of a fish as he describes his kill to two other ducks with the caption underneath stating "Der Im Wuz" if someone could send me a copy of that pic at the earliest convenience I'd be much obliged.

(I've been wanting to get this jacket art done on a repro B-10 for some time and now I have an artist available to do it for free and I need the pic of it)

 

[Spitfire]

Just realized I've got that book somewhere. Will look it up and do some snaps.
Do you want me to post them here - or send them by e-mail?

 

[Spitfire]

Here you go:

Have fun - hope you can use them.

 

[PADDY]

To the rescue, EXCELLENT STUFF!!

 

[Edward]

I love that artwork. Obviously a guy who had heard many tall tales about action in the air and had a sense of humour about it!

 

[thecardigankid]

Spitfire, thank you so much! I truly appreciate it! I will post pics of my jacket with this painting once it is done, it'll be a couple months but it will eventually be posted on here. Once again thank you so much!

 

[Spitfire]

Only a pleasure to help out, when one can. Looking forward to see the result.

 

[DoolittleRaider]

indeed, i would love to see the finished product when its complete.

looks like i need to get that book, ive always heard it was like the bible of WWII aviation gear.

 

[thecardigankid]

indeed, i would love to see the finished product when its complete.

looks like i need to get that book, ive always heard it was like the bible of WWII aviation gear.

As far as pictures go it is the bible but remember its like the actual bible you get that one you have the first testimate you need to get "Silver Wings Pinks and Greens" and "More Silver Wings Pinks and Greens."

Now if you want the true Bible (in my honest a opinion) doesnt have alot of pictures but has unGodly amount of information on the specifications of the gear used, you want to get "Combat Flying Clothing" (I believe that is the name of the book I am thinking of) pretty good as far as specifications.

Just curious do any of you own the book "Silver Wings and Leather Jackets"? Its by the same guy who wrote Gear Up, was wondering if it was any good.