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How would you like the opportunity for you and a guest to fly aboard a WWII B-17 Flying Fortress or B-24 Liberator?

Dumb question, I know! Who wouldn't like this opportunity?! Well, you can make it a reality now. As a result of our participation in the Collings Foundation (www.collingsfoundation.org) "Race of the Century" this past summer, a very generous donation was made on our behalf to benefit TeamFox, a group founded by The Michael J. Fox Foundation for supporting/raising funds for Parkinson's Disease research. The Foundation kindly gave us a "Certificate for Flight Experience", which gives the bearer the opportunity to participate in "The Wings of Freedom Tour", a between-cities flight for two aboard the B-17 Flying Fortress "Nine-O-Nine" or the B-24 Liberator "Witchcraft".  Please refer to the Collings Foundation website for more information regarding the specific details of the flights, etc. We are proud to offer this amazing, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for $800.00 (an $850.00 value), and the entire purchase price goes directly to TeamFox ( www.TeamFox.org ). Keep in mind that this certificate has no expiration date, so you can use it any time in accordance with their flight schedule. Think of how exciting this will be, all the while knowing that your purchase will benefit a very worthwhile cause! We think it would make for a wonderful holiday present! We have just one of these available, so please contact Bill or Patrick to purchase, or with any questions you may have:
(978) 928-4495, or email them at:

billshea@tiac.net
or pln0226@yahoo.com

 

Hear Ye, Hear Ye, Hear Ye!!

Back in November 2011, I mentioned I was on a quest for something really big and perhaps would have a once-in-a-lifetime buying opportunity. When I met with our financial consultant and told him of this possible acquisition, there was a big pause and he said "Are you serious?".  Well I was, and although I knew there was a distinct possibility we wouldn't get what we were after, it happened.  I am sure you were all anxious to see what one-of-a-kind relic from Der Fuhrer I was after, but this time the purchase was for my 'other' hobby...  And so, if you have a few minutes and wish to share in our enthusiasm, please make it a point to revisit our other website www.88mphtimemachine.com and check out what we purchased.

Here is a direct link to our most recent activity  88mphtimemachine.com/index.php/fun-activities scroll down.  We've also just posted this video on YouTube www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9amVWm3RZk

We hope you'll enjoy your visit!

 

Dear friends, nostalgia lovers and time travelers;

As many of you are aware from our conversations, the Sheas are definitely car and motorcycle enthusiasts!  With this in mind, we are very proud to announce the launching of our new website,

88mphTimeMachine.com 

We had been working on this car project itself for well over a year, and the website for several months. An incredible amount of time and effort has gone into making this a reality.

So if you are looking for something totally different, take a few minutes and enter this world of wheels, as seen through our eyes. If you do not find it fun, I'll refund the cost of admission. Oh wait, it's free to begin with... We are anxious to get your feedback!
Bill

 

Wilson History & Research Center receives Major Richard “Dick” Winters, of “Band of Brothers” fame and well-known D-Day commander of Easy Company, 506 PIR, 101st Airborne Division Korean War-era helmet

CLICK HERE TO READ COMPLETE DETAILS

 

The review is in!  Hear what Bill has to say about the 27th Annual MAX Show, held September 30 - October 1, 2011 by clicking here

 

Dear Friends;
Have I mentioned that I am a editorial contributor to the Wilson History and Research Center?  If you haven't checked it out already, please take a moment to look at the latest article I've submitted, entitled 
"Those Lazy, Hazy, Crazy Days of Summer" by clicking the link below:

militaryheadgear.com/articles

After you have read the article, be sure to add your comments and reactions.  While you are there, be sure to check out their site ~ the WHRC website is well-worth browsing!

 

 

~PURCHASING ITEMS~
I am always interesting buying original items for resale. Whether it's an individual item or an entire collection, please let me know what you have available!  I have been buying, selling and collecting WWII souvenirs for over 50 years and I have no intention of slowing down in the immediate future! Ask around the internet or the world regarding my reputation for fairness and honesty ~ you will not have to look any further! Thanks for all these years of support!
Click here for details...

 

As many of you have already heard, we lost a fine American and Patriot in early January 2011.  Please click here to read the tribute that I have prepared for my friend, Major Dick Winters.

militaryheadgear.com/articles/43-A-Tribute-to-the-Passing-of-a-Great-American-Hero-Major-Dick-Winters

While you are there, take a few minutes to review the superlative set up they have for military headgear and much more!

 

 

What is the origin of "The Ruptured Duck" insignia?

 

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As always, we are trying to find ways to make our website better and user-friendly. Many of you have asked me to let you know when the site is updated. 
If you would like to receive a quick e-mail from us telling you that the section(s) containing items you are interested in is about to be updated (we'll  let you know the day before), just send us an e-mail.  Tell us what items you'd like to know about and we'll take care of the rest!  To ensure delivery of this notification, add my e-mail address ( BillShea@tiac.net ) to your address book so it does not go to your 'spam' folder!  Looking forward to hearing from you!

 

Questions? E-mail us at billshea@tiac.net