Aircrew display

by Andrew

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In my day job as painter and decorator I met Katherine who makes things out of glass, Tiffany and jewellery and other lovely decorative objects. www.number8glass.co.uk   We were chatting and I asked if she would make a display case if I gave her the specifications. This was done and I got a case for my R.F.C. and early R.A.F. with a roundel in the corner. We were amazed and really pleased to notice the mirror back and base completed the roundel. I have also one made up with a quarter of the World War 1 German cross to house ' the other side'. If anyone is interested I will post some more images. 

I have been collecting aircrew from a variety of sources and in any scale that was available. My thanks go to Steve Warrilow of Fusilier for the big men. I think he captures atmosphere and character of those men who flew and fought in those machines. Just stand next to a Bleriot or similar and get scared. I did. not only were these things flown but to fight in them as well is just terrifying, and I am only thinking about it not really doing it.

I think that there should be an Aircrew Section in the gallery for ARCers who just want to see pilots etc. I don't mean to offend anyone here it just seems more appropriate. As aircraft types are in categories maybe we should do the same for those who ride in them

Andrew

Photos and text © by Andrew