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Yellow, inflatable life vest with a rounded neck hole at the top and straps at the bottom to secure the vest to the legs and pelvis. "Grigsby" is written across the stomach in black print. "Bill" is...
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Black, plastic whistle with cork ball inside and "W.G." written on the underside of the whistle. The whistle is attached to a string necklace with a metal ring.
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Large, plexiglass and metal-framed aviator's navigation board. The top of the board is a see-through plexiglass sheet with an attached Mark 8-A analog computer and true index dials. Inserted...
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A double-breasted navy lieutenant (jg) dress blue jacket. Pilot wings are sewn over the left breast pocket, gold buttons line the front of the jacket, and the sleeve ends have two gold-threaded...
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Navy cap with white cover issued to William Calvin Grigsby Jr. Cap has a black brim and band with a gold ribbon and a silver and bronze eagle and fouled anchor fascinator.
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One piece olive drab G-Suit with front zip, attached air hose, and inflatable pressure pouches starting from the hips and going down the legs. A g-suit, or anti-g suit, is a flight suit worn by...
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Navy brown leather and wool lined flight helmet with a detachable buckled chin strap. Matched set with the flight suit jacket (2024.8.41) and the flight suit pants (2024.8.42).
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Navy brown leather and wool lined flight suit jacket with a brown leather name tag sewn on the left breast. Matched set with the flight suit helmet (2024.8.40) and the flight suit pants (2024.8.42).
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Navy brown leather and wool lined flight suit pants with zippers along each leg and suspenders attached the back. Matched set with the flight suit helmet (2024.8.40) and the flight suit jacket (2024.8...
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This photograph shows William Grigsby wearing his winter flight gear, including the leather, fur-lined gear designed to conserve warmth at cold temperatures and high altitudes.
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This memorandum from the Supply Department at Naval Air Station (NAS) in Pensacola, Florida contains the rules and recommendations for shipping effects with the military after receiving change of duty...
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This history covers the service of Air Group Twelve during World War II from April 1944 to July 1945. The history is dedicated to former group Commander Charles Crommelin, who was killed in action...
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This certificate shows that William Grigsby, Jr. served in the United States Naval Reserve during World War II and is signed by Secretary of the Navy James Forrestal.
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Many roles in the United States Navy had their own "creed" with the US Navy Flyer's Creed emphasizing responsibility, teamwork, and commitment.
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Photo of Fighting Squadron Five (VF-5) pilots: R.A. Moore, M.L. Detter (USNR), D.P. Thompson, E.S. Massey, W.A. Rosser, R.C. Ray, A.C. Splittgerber, J.T. Fowler, W.N. McConnell, R.W. Bruce, Jim Abeler...
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This document lays out quick advice and reminders for pilots. Topics include advice on radio usage and pilots' code words such as 'chickens' for US Navy fighters and 'rats' for identified enemy...
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This training manual was designed to aid new officers transition from a classroom setting to the practical application of what they learned.
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A Pocket Signal Disk issued by US Service with semaphore signal codes, including international flag code and special flags and pennants.
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Instruction manuals for the Mark IV and Mark III gyropilot tied together by string.
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This booklet covers the difficulties and challenges that a pilot will encounter when flying through a warm front.