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Post by chiefyeomanbb55 on Aug 12, 2010 12:08:11 GMT -5
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:C-46_medical_flight.jpgFor some reason the hot-link will not take you to the picture, but if you cut/past the weblink into your browser you should able to see the picture. Good image of the flight nurse, wounded in litters and a T4 doing paperwork. CM
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Post by cco23i on Aug 12, 2010 16:12:58 GMT -5
COOL shot Chief! I have one I need to scan it's a medevac C-54 in WW2 with in flight movies!
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Post by oldmp on Aug 12, 2010 18:03:05 GMT -5
Great pic. Mike Not to jack this thread, but here is another example of someone not checking the facts as they printed them. In the Wiki write up the pic was dated "circa 1941", and placed in the Philippines. "The C-46 wasn't officially introduced until May of 42"(from the same article).  |
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Post by 34thtcflyboy on Aug 12, 2010 19:03:05 GMT -5
The 2nd pattern HBTs also place it well after '41. I assumed it was PTO from the lack of cold weather gear.
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Post by Wambleyburger on Aug 12, 2010 21:24:49 GMT -5
She's a cutie. I wonder who she is?
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Post by chiefyeomanbb55 on Aug 13, 2010 6:08:44 GMT -5
Great pic. Mike Not to jack this thread, but here is another example of someone not checking the facts as they printed them. In the Wiki write up the pic was dated "circa 1941", and placed in the Philippines. "The C-46 wasn't officially introduced until May of 42"(from the same article). Looking further down the webpage I found the following " C-46 air evacuation from Manila, Philippine Islands. Patients in bunks in a plane. Woman (nurse?) in uniform standing near bunks. Soldier writing at a desk.}} " So this places it in late "44 or early '45, n'cest pas? Chief Mike |
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Post by MissMartha on Aug 13, 2010 7:21:17 GMT -5
I would assume the same thing. I have several Yank magazines showing flight nurses in the PTO and they are wearing the same type of HBTs. PTO/CBI is one of my main impressions and I wear exactly what she is wearing. I like the photo and I plan to use it in my nursing displays. Thank you for sharing it. Martha  |
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Post by chiefyeomanbb55 on Aug 13, 2010 8:33:23 GMT -5
I would assume the same thing. I have several Yank magazines showing flight nurses in the PTO and they are wearing the same type of HBTs. PTO/CBI is one of my main impressions and I wear exactly what she is wearing. I like the photo and I plan to use it in my nursing displays. Thank you for sharing it. Martha Happy to help out, Martha. Where do you set up your nursing displays? Will you be at Ike's Farm in September? Chief Mike |
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Post by cco23i on Aug 13, 2010 10:18:49 GMT -5
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Post by MissMartha on Aug 13, 2010 10:39:57 GMT -5
I only set up in New England. Not going to Ike's farm just too far for me to drive for a just a weekend.
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Post by MAEMT86 on Aug 13, 2010 23:05:57 GMT -5
That's a cool shot, thanks for posting,
Unfortunately I do not know which specific unit he was in, but my grandfather served aboard medical evac aircraft in the PTO and this gives me an idea of what he worked with.
Shot in the dark, his records were destroyed in the fire back in '73 and I've tried researching based on what I know, anyone have any idea where I could attempt to track down what unit he was in as it escapes his memory?
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Post by chiefyeomanbb55 on Aug 16, 2010 6:44:16 GMT -5
That's a cool shot, thanks for posting, Unfortunately I do not know which specific unit he was in, but my grandfather served aboard medical evac aircraft in the PTO and this gives me an idea of what he worked with. Shot in the dark, his records were destroyed in the fire back in '73 and I've tried researching based on what I know, anyone have any idea where I could attempt to track down what unit he was in as it escapes his memory? Here's a suggestion. What city/county did your grandfather return to when he was discharged? After the got home, many vets went to their county court house and filed a copy of their discharge (WWII equivalent of today's DD-214 form) at the court house. This way they'd have a back up copy of this important document in case the one in their possession was lost or destroyed. The discharge certificate should list the unit(s) he served with and any medals/ribbons he was awarded. You might also check with the Department of Veterans Affairs. If he filed for veterans benefits, they may have something on him. Finally, check out the links on this website: www.militaryindexes.com/worldwartwo/Hope this helps Good luck. Chief Mike |
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