Relaxing Lead Pilot. NOW WITH PICS

**RelicHunter97** · Feb 24, 2011, 11:26 AM

I found this little guy 4-5" down in my front/side yard. His feet are up in an eternal pose, so i believe he is part of something else. It is painted and the dimensions are 2" tall, 3" long. Ideas?

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**traderoftreasures** · Feb 24, 2011, 11:51 AM

wrongway mcright

**baspinall** · Feb 24, 2011, 12:10 PM

That's different for sure. I have seen lead pilot figures but always in the standing position.

Brian

**IronSpike** · Feb 24, 2011, 12:37 PM

Maybe missing the parachute?

**ffuries** · Feb 24, 2011, 05:24 PM

Typical bailout position, right arm entended after deploying the chute, left arm tucked in tight to keep it from flailing or getting caught up in the deploying chute. This would be the postion for using an older seat style parachute, with a chest style parachute the postion is similar. With a back style parachute you go into the classic military free-fall postion. Agree with IronSpike on it missing the parachute. Taught emergency parachute procedures for 23 years.

Mike
USAF Retired

**dg39** · Feb 24, 2011, 05:32 PM

I am thinking you have a rare one there.
DG

**Kenosha Kid** · Feb 24, 2011, 07:29 PM

http://webcache.googleusercontent.co...www.google.com

Barclay or Manoil Lead Toy Soldier Paratrooper / Aviator. I'm not sure which company made them but I'd guess Manoil since is has an "Mxxx" number. They made them in different poses, etc.

Barclay Toy history : http://webcache.googleusercontent.co...www.google.com

Manoil Toy History : http://webcache.googleusercontent.co...www.google.com

Here's yours (which is missing the parachute) and a few others:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Vtg-Barclay-Mano...item3cb48c5660