Jessie The Jeep Posted November 26, 2005 Share Posted November 26, 2005 In the film "Kelly's Heros", if my memory serves me correctly, Oddball is wearing a pilots A-2 Leather Summer flying jacket. Was this usual clothing for tank crews, or just because it suited the character in the film? If they were issued to tank crews, did they have any particular insignia, like the Army Air Force patch on aircrew jackets? Did they have a similar leather name tag stitched to the left breast, and were there any other distinguishing markings and insignia?? Off you go guys, put my mind at rest! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest matt Posted November 26, 2005 Share Posted November 26, 2005 An A-2 wasn't tanker issue but that's not to say they were not worn.Armored Divisions all used the same basic patch with the number of the division in it.the patch was somtimes worn on the left chest,somthing which Patten started. Matt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted November 26, 2005 Author Share Posted November 26, 2005 Thanks for that. Anyone got any tank crew photos?? Especially if you have one with leather flying clothing, but anything will do. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oddball Posted November 26, 2005 Share Posted November 26, 2005 you will also note that later on in the film when we were talking with the tiger commander I was wearing a natty calf length leather trench coat 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted November 26, 2005 Author Share Posted November 26, 2005 I see, so you have a leather fettish?? Can't blame you. I can't be separated from my B-3 jacket, especially now the snow is on the way. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Karoshi Posted November 26, 2005 Share Posted November 26, 2005 What about the gauntlets , the leather gauntlets: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted November 26, 2005 Author Share Posted November 26, 2005 Nice pictures, but I don't think they represent a typical tank crew!!!! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weasel_nut Posted November 26, 2005 Share Posted November 26, 2005 Sorry I can't resist....... Always with the negative waves........................ :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jessie The Jeep Posted November 26, 2005 Author Share Posted November 26, 2005 Yeh yeh, well if the replies, like Oddballs Tiger, are "a piece of junk", what do you expect!! I've had nothing but "positive waves" about replies since I first posted Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M8Greyhound Posted November 27, 2005 Share Posted November 27, 2005 Righto guys here goes....typical tank crew clothing consisted of the Tanker Jacket...actually Jacket Armored Forces Winter Combat Bib and Brace Overalls....Winter combat trousers Armored forces winter Cap....... Tankers Helmet and wool shirts...... but it was also possible to wear HBT coveralls and wool shirts and trousers in warmer climates and weather and with typical US ability all were supplied and ALL were eventually mix and matched The tankers helmet were done away with by the very end of the war and the regular M1 steel helmet was being used. If only i could host pictures ..HELP PS dont forget G S Patton wore a B-3 in the Ardennes...:-) regards Lloyd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted November 27, 2005 Share Posted November 27, 2005 Morning Lloyd. What are you having problems with regarding posting images? Cheers. Jack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M8Greyhound Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 Jack i just cant get them to attach.......Just cant find anywhere to upload them...:-( Double Bugg*r..... HELP Regards Lloyd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted November 28, 2005 Share Posted November 28, 2005 Jack i just cant get them to attach.......Just cant find anywhere to upload them...:-( Double Bugg*r..... HELP Regards Lloyd Here you go Lloyd, have a look here http://www.hmvf.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=98 that should sort you out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlienFTM Posted December 18, 2005 Share Posted December 18, 2005 you will also note that later on in the film when we were talking with the tiger commander I was wearing a natty calf length leather trench coat 8) This was a fact of necessity in 12 Hitler Jugend SS Panzer Division. Shipped to France upon mobilisation to defend against Overlord, there were problems getting sufficient tank crew uniforms and there was a surplus of U-Boot uniform in the Biscay ports, so it was normal for HJ crews to kit themselves out in U-Boot uniforms. That said, long term I don't think leather is particularly suitable for either role. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whistlinwolf Posted December 19, 2005 Share Posted December 19, 2005 In warmer weather its HBT coveralls and then tankers jackets or M41s as it gets cooler for us.The lipstick is optional Needless to say this photo was in the warmer months. I'm the short fat but excedingly good looking one on the top of the turret! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted December 19, 2005 Share Posted December 19, 2005 God, I have got to get myself a tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted December 19, 2005 Share Posted December 19, 2005 So what does HBT stand for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Degsy Posted December 19, 2005 Share Posted December 19, 2005 Hi Jack Herring Bone Twill. They were designed to be worn over the top of mustards as a way of layering for extra warmth,pictures taken during the landings on Utah show infantry wearing them in this way but I don't remember seeing any pics of troops at the Omaha landings wearing them.Of course I have no doubt that somebody will promptly come up with apic of exactly this. Cheers Degsy PS Do we now have to address you as GOD, if so I resign with immediate effect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted December 19, 2005 Share Posted December 19, 2005 Nice one Degsy, been wanting to know that for ages 8) PS Do we now have to address you as GOD, if so I resign with immediate effect. Well not really Degsy but my business partner has just bought me a 'Lairdship' so by rights and from now on you can address me with my full title - Laird Beckett. ** Please note I said Laird and not LARD :twisted: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Degsy Posted December 19, 2005 Share Posted December 19, 2005 And you know where you can hang that piece of paper Jack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted December 19, 2005 Share Posted December 19, 2005 And you know where you can hang that piece of paper Jack. :shock: :cry: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted December 20, 2005 Share Posted December 20, 2005 Here's a cracking picture of Lloyd in his tankers uniform. .........he was telling me that he was a male model and this one was from his portfolio, some how, I just don't believe him :wink: Nice one, thanks Lloyd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Degsy Posted December 20, 2005 Share Posted December 20, 2005 Hi Jack Tankers HBT's were usually coveralls where as the Infantry ones were a jacket and trousers both complete with anti-gas flaps, in warm weather the HBT's could be worn without mustards, the jacket then becoming a sort of loose shirt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enigma Posted January 28, 2006 Share Posted January 28, 2006 Here's a cracking picture of Lloyd in his tankers uniform. .........he was telling me that he was a male model and this one was from his portfolio, some how, I just don't believe him :wink: Nice one, thanks Lloyd. Hmmm, Lloyd looks dangerous with that big piece of steel... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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