Relaxing Lead Pilot. NOW WITH PICS

[RelicHunter97]

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?

 

[traderoftreasures]

Re: Relaxing Lead Pilot.

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[baspinall]

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

Brian

 

[IronSpike]

Maybe missing the parachute?

 

[Retired Sarge]

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]

I am thinking you have a rare one there.
DG

 

[Kenosha Kid]

http://webcache.googleusercontent.c...d=6&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us&source=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.c...d=3&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us&source=www.google.com

Manoil Toy History : http://webcache.googleusercontent.c...d=2&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us&source=www.google.com

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

http://cgi.ebay.com/Vtg-Barclay-Man...727133792?pt=Toy_Soldiers&hash=item3cb48c5660

 

[Kenosha Kid]

Manoil Toy M88 (brown) and M88a (white) Parachute Jumper :

 

[IronSpike]

Great ID Kenosha kid

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