Original U.S. WWII 91st Troop Carrier Squadron Named Glider Pilot Grouping Hotchkiss MG On day three the ribs

On day three the ribs are fitted and everything is squared up and clamped as seen here

The busby also comes complete with its correct "German Silver" chin scales

The bore looks truly excellent but a bit dusty with the odd cob web

neck guard apron is serial number stamped but only partially legible and the interior

These Bureaus included: Aeronautics

Original U.S. WWII 91st Troop Carrier Squadron Named Glider Pilot Grouping Hotchkiss MG On day three the ribsOriginal Item: One of a kind set. Flight Officer Carroll A. Ray (ASN 17057937) from Beadle County, South Dakota was Gilder Pilot assigned to the 9th Air Force, 439th Troop Carrier Group, 91st Troop Carrier Squadron and flew gliders during the war including the D Day invasion. The 91st was part of the 439th Troop Carrier Group. It has also taken part in the airborne drop in the night prior to the allied invasion in Normandy. The squadron also took part