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alexkdl |
Posted: February 06, 2005 01:23 am
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In similar to the Army site of this forum I would like to start a thread posting some personal photos I will get from my my uncle from his Anti Aircraft garrison unit near Ploesti less ARR oriented as he was a Doctor Captain , some from friends and some available on Internet resouces though totally new for me. Maybe you can identify the photos as just in case they weren't posted yet as I haven't seem them yet , in respect to the year and name of the pilots and officers around. If you saw the photos maybe you care to let me know when were the photos taken and based on what events.
I am starting with those I found at a Pilot Badges site on Internet about ARR and I am stunned who furnished him these old and yet good quality photos. Alex [many unsourced photos posted by alexkdl in this topic were deleted by admin] This post has been edited by Victor on May 18, 2009 05:39 pm |
Aleks |
Posted: February 06, 2005 02:35 pm
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Hello Alex,
it seems that on photo No.5 first pilot on left and first pilot on right are from Royal Yugoslav Air Force. I'll doblecheck again but flying badges on the right side and royal amblems on their hats together with familiar uniforms ... It was probably some aero show or something similar or official visit. Anyway that's my opinion. I'll check it once more for sure. Cheers, Aleks |
Aleks |
Posted: February 06, 2005 03:12 pm
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Well,
it seems that all four guys are VVKJ pilots, only fellow in center of the photo is Rumanian pilot. It was definitely some official visit from Yugoslavs. I hope it helps a bit. Cheers, Aleks |
alexkdl |
Posted: February 06, 2005 03:35 pm
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Yes Aleks indeed , the pilots wings are of Yugoslavia....the right Yugoslavian pilot wears also ARR King Carol pilot badge, while the ARR pilot under his left pocket under the ARR Observer badge, he wears a strange badge I try to identify but I can't because is not clear, is as big as the Bulgarian AF pilots badge
Let me know Alex This post has been edited by alexkdl on February 06, 2005 03:37 pm |
Victor |
Posted: February 06, 2005 04:49 pm
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It seems to be the badge of the Military Academy graduates.
The German general shaking hands with gen. Emanoil Ionescu is Otto Dessloch, CO of Luftflotte 4, to which the Romanian 1st Air Corps was subordinated. |
Aleks |
Posted: February 06, 2005 05:04 pm
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Alex,
I’m glad that we partially solve the “mystery”. I was just start wondering about badge that you identify as ARR King Carol pilot badge, very nice piece indeed. I think that period must be late thirties maybe even1940. I’ll ask around but I’m not convinced in positive results about place, date and occasion. Anyway it’s nice photo. Speaking of badges, right lower badge on ARR pilot could be of Bulgarian origin considering dimensions, but as you say photo is not too sharp for precise definition, at least from my point of view. I’ll be free to ask you if there is any more material in your collection related to Royal Yugoslav Air Force in one way or the other. Thank you in advance. Cheers, Aleks |
C-2 |
Posted: February 06, 2005 07:14 pm
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Must be in the Kaukaz. I have some similar photos,but cannot find them right now. |
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alexkdl |
Posted: February 06, 2005 07:59 pm
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Thanks Victor I know is the graduation badge but my question was why theschool badges were awarded in Gold, Silver and Bronze...based on achievements or levels ? Also who is the second German Gen talking to the ARR commanding officers ? Alex This post has been edited by alexkdl on February 06, 2005 08:00 pm |
alexkdl |
Posted: February 06, 2005 08:14 pm
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Photo of Lt Neascu with a mate of his at Tecuci
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alexkdl |
Posted: February 06, 2005 08:16 pm
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An other photo of Lt Neascu in Bucharest
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alexkdl |
Posted: February 06, 2005 08:18 pm
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Unknown ARR pilot wearing ferdinand pilot badge with his wife
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C-2 |
Posted: February 06, 2005 09:29 pm
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I'd like to meet her(by my own-Victor is not interested)but she's not in very good health at the moment |
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Aleks |
Posted: February 06, 2005 10:07 pm
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Hi Alex,
it's wrong my friend! Scan that you posted is NOT Bulgarian. As a matter of fact is VVKJ / Royal Yugoslav pilot's badge! Note four letter "S" on the shield at the bottom of badge together with checker and moon with star. And Nemanjic Dinastu crown at the top. It's Yugoslav badge by all means! Cheers, Aleks |
Carol I |
Posted: February 06, 2005 10:10 pm
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As Victor said, the badge worn by the Romanian pilot on the right side of the breast is that of the graduates of the Military Academy. |
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Carol I |
Posted: February 06, 2005 10:20 pm
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By the way, aren't these photos from the Rathbone Museum?
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