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Post by rickthelibrarian on Sept 8, 2008 18:24:54 GMT -5
I did some more digging in my "archives" and found a few pictures of Philippine Army Air Corps aircraft, taken about 1939-41. Most of them are Stearmen trainers but there is one of something else!! Note the blue/white "diamonds". ![]() 1. I WANT to say this was taken at Nichols Field, but could be mistaken. Three Stearmans and what looks like a Stinson in the background. ![]() 2. Two more training planes, date and location unknown. ![]() 3. Probably one of my rarest photos - unfortunately, not very clear. A row of PAAC P-26s, which appear to be camouflaged. Again, date and location unknown. I'll bet some of these were flown by Jesus Villamor and his mates in combat! ![]() 4. An unknown Filipino ground crewman, leaning against a Martin B-10. A couple of "misc." photos I decided to include: ![]() 5. "The pause that refreshes"! A couple of U.S. soldiers chat with a small group of Filipinos while standing near a 2nd Observation Squadron O-19 and enjoying Cokes. Note the soldier on the left seems a little preoccupied with the lovely Filipina to his right!! ![]() 6. This is a list of unit insignia that made up the U.S. Army Air Corps' 4th Composite Group. Each territory in the late 1930s had their own composite group, made up of pursuit, bomber and observation components (as well as service units). The 4th was in the Philippines, the 5th in Hawaii and the 6th in the Canal Zone. These are all the Philippine AAC pictures I have but I do have some other interesting photos to come!! ;D |
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Post by VeeVee on Sept 9, 2008 6:21:15 GMT -5
Rare pictures. Thanks for posting. Are these taken at Clark or somewhere else?
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Post by legionnaire on Sept 9, 2008 11:08:26 GMT -5
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Post by legionnaire on Sept 9, 2008 23:02:34 GMT -5
PAAC P-26 AVIATION PAINTINGS 5 different interpretations of theri color schemes.   This was a mural in the old Manila International Airport. Does not exist anymore.  This one shown is the 306 by Lt Godofredo M. Juliano from an aviation book I have, there is another one I still have to get.  Here is the 307  I took this from the AFP museum, I don't know who the Artist was. Sorry  the 305 Mount Samat Museum, Do not know the Artist also.  This one is by Artist Daniel Dizon. In his studio, Angles City?  And lastly for the moment,  Box Art from HobbyCraft One of a rare kind on the PAAC. Herewe have the 306 again by Lt. Godofredo M. JulianoThe decals were consulted from Tony Feredo and Mel Silvestre. |
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Post by VeeVee on Sept 10, 2008 6:02:23 GMT -5
Very nice. Do you know of any scale models available for the P-26?
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Post by legionnaire on Sept 10, 2008 12:42:34 GMT -5
Hobbycraft 1/48 scale has this box art cover one of kind. I have an extra on storage and will dig them up and send one to you. I just have to go to my storage first.  Academy the old kits 1/48 scale I believe has them too. With PAAC decals I think I have them too. Philip |
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Post by RayAdillO on Sept 12, 2008 1:23:55 GMT -5
As they say...."if you build em', you'll win your wings!" ;D   |
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Post by RayAdillO on Sept 12, 2008 3:54:25 GMT -5
I guess this is my one prized possession concerning the PAAC.... An original Philippine Army Air Corps shoulder patch. My uncle got it as a PMA cadet when they visited Zablan airfield just before the war.  I think all pre-war PMA cadets regardless of avowed service preference had a go at flying at least once as part of their curriculum. Here's an original photo from his scrapbook. You can use it anytime Mr. rickthelibrarian, if you like.  Another of my erzats postcards  |
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Post by 79thfoot on Sept 12, 2008 12:22:15 GMT -5
Any ideas on the uniform? Would it follow standard USAAC uniform I wonder...
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Post by legionnaire on Sept 13, 2008 16:17:19 GMT -5
"Battle Over Batangas" , Dec. 12 1941 by Brooks Whelan Although outmatched by the Mitsubishi A6M2 Zeros of the 3rd Kokutai, Boeing P-26A Pilot, Lt Godofredo M. Juliano of the 6th Pursuit Squadron, Philippine Army Air Corp, tries to help out squadron mate Lt. Jose Mondigo over Batangas. Mondigo bailed out only to be immedielty set up by the Zeros while helplessly dangling from his chute. Seeing his countryman's plight Juliano flying No. 306, dived on the enemy fighters and drove them off while avoiding being shot down himself. Art of Flight, Aviation History Magazine, May 1998 |
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Post by legionnaire on Sept 13, 2008 16:30:09 GMT -5
Any ideas on the uniform?Mostly in this photo they woreKhakai Garrison caps, black ties, khaki Shirts and Trousers. And I see 4 of them wearing khaki overalls!  Some wearin the US pith Helmet with a large PAAC Diamond Insignia on the side. They also were issues Khaki Pershing hats. 
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Post by cco23i on Sept 15, 2008 12:38:36 GMT -5
GREAT SHOTS! Sorry all my computer dumped all my favorites and I had a heck of a time finding this site again!
Scott
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Post by indiosbravos on Sept 15, 2008 17:28:37 GMT -5
Philip the 4th composite sold for $66, is that you....crikey that's alot...the 12th signal and 57th infantry are not bad sold for around $10 and15 respectively. On the same batch the one I'm watching 315th medical sold for $99, me on the other hand settles for the copy 315th for mere $10...
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Post by legionnaire on Sept 15, 2008 18:16:28 GMT -5
Hi Lawrence,
Nope I did not bid on that 4th Composite Pin.
$99. for the 315th Medical that's tough to bid on. Does the repro look exactly like the original?
Philip
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Post by indiosbravos on Sept 15, 2008 18:58:48 GMT -5
Apologies -off topic.... Here it is Philip :Top one is $99, the other one is $10. I must admit the 99 looks better but for a tenner, can't complain on the bottom one.   |
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Post by eljefe on Sept 16, 2008 6:21:13 GMT -5
I did some more digging in my "archives" and found a few pictures of Philippine Army Air Corps aircraft, taken about 1939-41. Most of them are Stearmen trainers but there is one of something else!! Note the blue/white "diamonds". ![]() 1. I WANT to say this was taken at Nichols Field, but could be mistaken. Three Stearmans and what looks like a Stinson in the background. ![]() 2. Two more training planes, date and location unknown. ![]() 3. Probably one of my rarest photos - unfortunately, not very clear. A row of PAAC P-26s, which appear to be camouflaged. Again, date and location unknown. I'll bet some of these were flown by Jesus Villamor and his mates in combat! ![]() 4. An unknown Filipino ground crewman, leaning against a Martin B-10. A couple of "misc." photos I decided to include: ![]() 5. "The pause that refreshes"! A couple of U.S. soldiers chat with a small group of Filipinos while standing near a 2nd Observation Squadron O-19 and enjoying Cokes. Note the soldier on the left seems a little preoccupied with the lovely Filipina to his right!! ![]() 6. This is a list of unit insignia that made up the U.S. Army Air Corps' 4th Composite Group. Each territory in the late 1930s had their own composite group, made up of pursuit, bomber and observation components (as well as service units). The 4th was in the Philippines, the 5th in Hawaii and the 6th in the Canal Zone. These are all the Philippine AAC pictures I have but I do have some other interesting photos to come!! ;D Hi Guys, I was invited by Legionnaire to view the postings here and here are my comments: 1) Photo was taken at Zablan Field (which was still named camp Murphy at that time) Date of photo is 1936. 2) Photo also taken at Zablan but these are PT-76Ds 3) Photo taken at Zablan on July 1941 and sometimes wrongly labelled at Batangas Field. The P-26s are NOT in camo but still retained us liveries. I have a clearer photo of the same that shows the wings with US roundels the overpainted markings of the 17th PS and some with still the US 3rd Pursuit emblems. 4) Martin B-10 with still the standard True Blue 23 fuselage and yellow wings. Three (3) were transferred to the PAAC. Could not verify when this was taken. 5) O-19 Thomas Morse from the USAAC most probably taken at Nichols Field. Regards, Tony |
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Post by eljefe on Sept 16, 2008 6:22:03 GMT -5
As they say...."if you build em', you'll win your wings!" ;D I built this model... Cheers, Tony |
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Post by eljefe on Sept 16, 2008 6:57:21 GMT -5
PAAC P-26 AVIATION PAINTINGS This one is by Artist Daniel Dizon. In his studio, Angles City?  Legionnaire, Here is a scan (rough) of the original Dan Dizon painting before he modified it. (as mentioned in my email to you)  This was featured in the Philippine Star Weekly (Sunday edition) several years back.  Cheers, Tony |
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Post by eljefe on Sept 16, 2008 8:28:58 GMT -5
![]() 3. Probably one of my rarest photos - unfortunately, not very clear. A row of PAAC P-26s, which appear to be camouflaged. Again, date and location unknown. I'll bet some of these were flown by Jesus Villamor and his mates in combat! Here is my analysis of the July 1941 Zablan Photo P-26 flightline.  Below is a ground level closeup. Notice the US roundel on the wings.  Notice the hangar in the background during the July 41 parade. MacArthur was present on this day. For references, I am attaching the ff: USAAC emblems that the PAACs originally had:  USAAC 3rd Pursuit Squadron  USAAC 17th Pursuit Squadron  P-26A of the 17th PS at Iba Airfield early 41. Note the True Blue Fuselage and Yellow Wings. Notice the weathering on the wheel spats that shows the Natural metal color. Below is the "other side" of the Zablan P-26s flightline:  FWIW, Tony |
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Post by legionnaire on Sept 16, 2008 13:28:49 GMT -5
Great info andpics Tony! Welcome and thank you for sharing with everyone about the PAAC P-26 aircrafts. Cheers. Philip
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Here is the 307 
Some wearin the US pith Helmet with a large PAAC Diamond Insignia on the side. They also were issues Khaki Pershing hats. 
