US Navy

KACUSN014 - Lieutenant Commander J.T. Blackburn, WW2 U.S. Navy

Tom Blackburn was the U.S. Navy's top-scoring Corsair "ace" with 11 "kills" to his credit. A born leader, he came from a family of Naval officers. His most famous command was VF-17 "The Jolly Rogers". He led the squadron from January 1943 until May 1944...

KACUSN015 - Lieutenant D.C. Freeman, WW2 U.S. Navy

Lieut "Chico" Freeman flew Corsairs first with VF-17 and then transferred over to VF84 on the USS Bunker Hill. While there he upped his final score to 9 "Kills".

KACUSN016 - Lieutenant jg. John Gilder, WW2 U.S. Navy

While flying with VF-84 Lieut Gilder racked up 7 "Kills" in just over 6months. Sadly, he was killed in the "Kamikaze" attack on the Bunker Hill in May 1945.

KACUSN017 - US Navy Flight Deck Officer, WW2 U.S. Navy

A Flight Deck Officer assists the aircraft handing officer in supervision of all flight deck operations ... He plans 'plane spotting' on the deck of the carrier and also trains and controls crash crews and fire crews during plane recovery and general...

KACUSN018 - US Navy Armourer, WW2 U.S. Navy

An enlisted sailor who works with all the ordnance necessary for flight operations ... bombs, rockets, depth charges, flares, and ammunition. Easily recognized by his bright red cloth helmet.

KACUSN019 - US Navy Fireman, WW2 U.S. Navy

Just one of the carrier's "Fire Crew" and in this case, equipped with a portable fire extinguisher. In addition to the red helmet he wears the red jersey.

KACUSN020 - US Navy Medic, WW2 U.S. Navy

Although usually present in the ship's medical bay these sailors would also be on duty on the flight deck to assist in the care of any returning wounded flight crew from operations.

KACUSN025 - Bluejacket Marching w/Rifle

The M1903 Springfield Rifle was an American five-round, magazine-fed, bolt-action rifle used primarily in the first half of the 20th Century.All of these 'bluejackets' are wearing web belt order complete with 10 x ammunition pouches, a water canteen and...

KACUSN026 - Bluejacket Standing Firing Rifle

KACUSN027 - Bluejacket Kneeling Firing Rifle

KACUSN028 - Bluejacket Port Arms