In the window of an antique shop, he spots a toby jug, a large ceramic mug in the. Classified as a heavy bombardment group, the 91st operated b17 flying fortress aircraft and was known unofficially as the ragged irregulars or as wrays ragged irregulars, after the commander who took the group to england. Question about 12 oclock high toby mug warbird information. The 918th resumes combat operations, and savage continues to earn everyones enmity with his harsh postmission critiques. However, the airmen and pilots begin to change their minds about him after he leads them on a mission in which the 918th is the only group to bomb the target and all of the aircraft make it back safely. This page summarizes some of them and by clicking the book name, you will be taken to another web page that describes the book and how it may be ordered.
Convinced that it is the same jug which used to stand on the mantle of the airfields officers club, he buys it and journeys to the derelict airfield. The survival of a bomb group commander by beirne lay, jr. Twelve oclock high 1949 gregory peck savage general of. Army air force officer harvey stovall dean jagger is vacationing in great britain when he spots a familiar toby jug in an antique shop window and is told that it came from archbury, where stovall served with the 918th bomb group during world war ii. Stovall remembers the events of 1942, when the 918th bomb group at. Frank would be in command of the 914th and the 918th bomb groups, flying out of kingsford and archbury.
Lay recounted this adventure in his 1945 book, ive had it. Twelve oclock high tv series twelve o clock high or 12 o clock high was an abc television series that ran for three seasons from september 18, 1964 to january, 1967. Brigadier general frank savage was created as a composite of several group commanders but the primary inspiration was colonel frank a. The 91st bomb group heavy was an air combat unit of the united states army air forces during the second world war. The group were guests of iain critien whose family now own dragon house in horham, which in wwii was the local pub for men of the 95th bomb group. This page was suggested by bob douel to present pictures of bomber crews of the 11th bombardment group h. Convinced that it is the same jug which used to stand on the mantle of the.
Gregory peck stars as air force colonel in twelve oclock. A replica of the 918th bomb groups robin hood toby mug is in use at the officers. He asks the proprietor where he bought the jug and he is told that it came from archbury, which is the location of the former usaaf. I cannot recall when i first saw this film, but do recall that in 1982 twelve oclock high 1949 was a film selected by the united states.
Toby jug replica home of the 918th bomb group archbury classics. So, to start off the missions for 2006, we displayed the toby jug 918th bomb group heavy, and faced it toward the wall initially. Visit pete plumb at the 918th bomb group post xchange to get one. This toby mug, made by pete plumb, is an exact replica of the original movie. Porcelain toby mug made by archbury, usa, similar to the one from the wwii movie twelve oclock high the 918th bomb group toby mug played a key role in the movie condition good late 20th c. Davenport gary merrill from command of the fictional 918th bomber group, later. Leaders of the largest eighth air force mission of world war ii by c. Apr 01, 2019 the daylight bombing campaign was assigned to 918th bomb group. The toby jug on the mantel was turned so the face was to the wall, indicating there was a mission on. In november 1940 it was redesignated as a heavy bombardment group, although it would not receive recognisably heavy bombers until the start of 1942.
Sep 23, 2014 toby jug the movie released in 1949 was based on the early days of the 306th bomb group and with the number of the fictitious 918 bomb group depicted in the movie derived by multiplying 306 by 3. Buy online, view images and see past prices for wwii toby mug. Twelve oclock high wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. Pete plumb has been making this jug for over 20 years. Twelve oclock high is a 1949 american war film about aircrews in the united states armys eighth air force, who flew daylight bombing missions against nazi germany and occupied france during the early days of american involvement in world war ii, including a thinly disguised version of the notoriou. The original prop toby mug played a significant role in the film whenever the bomber group was about to set out on a mission. Working with archivists at twentieth century fox, skilled craftsmen painstakingly replicated every detail of the original toby jug, as seen in the classic oscar winning movie. I dont know a lot about this toby jug, i know it is a replica of the one used in the 1940s film about the 918th bomb group.
See more of the 12 oclock high logbook a book by allan t. There are several fine books available about the 487th bomb group h. Porcelain toby mug made by archbury, usa, similar to the one from the wwii movie twelve oclock high the 918th bomb group. This book is a record of the part the 446th bombardment group played in world war ii it is a record of the period that witnessed the growth of the group from a handful of men who left tucson, arizona in april 1943, to the force of over three thousand men who helped end the war in europe on may 8, 1945. Toby jug the movie released in 1949 was based on the early days of the 306th bomb group and with the number of the fictitious 918 bomb group depicted in the movie derived by multiplying 306 by 3.
The earthshaking roar of b17 engines flew overhead, drawing the attention of the man sitting alone in a jeep at the edge of an empty hardstand. Kids of the 463rd bomb group public group facebook. Memoir of wwii b25 pilot jay moore, member of the 345th bomb group, 501st squadron. Army air force officer harvey stovall dean jagger is vacationing in great britain when he spots a familiar toby jug in an antique shop window. The toby jug on the mantel was turned so the face was to the wall, indicating there was a mission on for tomorrow without. Whenever a new mission is imminent, the toby jug on the mantle of the. In december of 2004, i stumbled on an ebay auction of a 918th toby jug that didnt sound quite right. It was based on the 1949 motion picture of the same name. Twelve oclock high toby jug replica posts facebook. The real movie prop mug, which was the prized possession of the frank armstrong family, fell victim to theft in the early 90s and has not been seen since. Dick and chris foster with alan johnson outside the red feather club. This toby mug, made by pete plumb, is an exact replica of the original movie prop use in twentieth century foxs 1949 hit twelve oclock high. Twelve oclock high is a 1949 american war film about aircrews in the united states armys eighth air force, who flew daylight bombing missions against nazi germany and occupied france during the early days of american involvement in world war ii, including a thinly disguised version of the notorious black thursday strike against schweinfurt. Its about an eighth air force b17 bomb group based in england, but the.
Used rare 918th bomb group toby mug twelve oclock high. Twelve o clock high project gutenberg selfpublishing. So, to start off the missions for 2005, we displayed the toby jug 918th bomb group heavy, and we faced it toward the wall initially. Stovall remembers the events of 1942 when the 918th bomb group at archbury had gained a reputation as the hardluck group. Army air forces officer harvey stovall dean jagger spots a familiar toby jug in the window of a london antique shop and learns that it came from archbury, where stovall served with the 918th bomb group during world war ii. Learn the history of how pete plumb created the toby jug over 20 years ago and the journey he has taken to get to today. Twelve oclock high is a 1949 american war film about aircrews in the united states armys.
The 918th bomb groups toby jug from the classic movie twelve oclock high the legendary. He asks the proprietor where he bought the jug and he is told that it came from archbury, which is the location of the former usaaf station where stovall served with the 918th bomb group during world war ii. The 98th bombardment group was a liberator group that served in the mediterranean theatre from august 1942 until the end of the second world war. The significance of the robin hood toby mug in the movie was that it set on the mantle in the officers club, face to the wall. History books aircraft time line commanders main bases component units assigned to history. The 11th bombardment group was activated on hawaii on 1 february 1940 as a medium bomber group. Led by commander colonel keith davenport gary merrill. Twelve oclock high 50th anniversary 918th bomber group. Used rare 918th bomb group toby mug twelve oclock high 270. The group was activated in february 1942 and trained with the b24 liberator. Armstrong, who commanded the 306th bomb group on which the 918th was modeled. Keith and frank went way back to the days of the dc2 and xb15 program, which seemed so long ago. If you are a big fan of the movie, or the 918th bomber group, this is a must have. Twelve oclock high academic dictionaries and encyclopedias.
The real movie prop mug, which was the prized possession of the frank armstrong family, fell victim to theft in. In his book twelve oclock high, author bernie lay described the 918th bomb groups green toby as vigorously modeled, with a well formed. Twelve oclock high culture wikia fandom powered by wikia. This toby jug is an exact replica of the original movie prop use in twentieth century foxs 1949 hit, twelve oclock high, starring gregory peck and dean jagger. Use the search bar to the right to locate a 449th horseman by name, rank, serial number, squadron or crew. Stovall remembers the events of 1942, when the 918th had gained a. However the nonstop disastrous missions and loss of his men had taken its toll on the colonel. Convinced that it is the same jug, he buys it and journeys to the derelict airfield. Jacob bell, wife annika, lauren johnston and iain critien from dragon house. Jun 26, 2015 they really wanted to tell the truth about wwii, and the brave people of this bomb group.
Twelve oclock high toby jug replica publications facebook. The daylight bombing campaign was assigned to 918th bomb group. History of the toby jug home of the 918th bomb group. He buys it, boards a train and then bicycles to the abandoned airbase at archbury where he served in world war ii. The first red flag was that the ad claimed that the jug was one of 6 or 7 jugs from an original production run made in the early 70s.
This highly desirable toby stands 8 inches, no chips or cracks. Grottaglie, and home book iii a history of the 449th bomb group volume 3 by members of the 449th bomb group association. A replica of the 918th bomb group s robin hood toby mug is in use by the officers club at whiteman afb, missouri, home of the 509th bomber wing. The 918th bomb groups toby jug from the classic movie twelve oclock high. Twelve oclock high 50th anniversary 918th bomber group toby. The book chronicles the first 24 years of his life 192145 from growing up on a farm in biggsville, il, through the 1930s depression, to. To sort any of the information below, simply click on any of the header items. Convinced that it is the same jug, he buys it and journeys to the nowabandoned airfield. Convinced that it is the same jug, he buys it and journeys to the now.
Marvin lubinsky and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. If you have a crew picture, hopefully with names, please send it to me and i will post it on the crews page. Army air forces officer harvey stovall dean jagger is vacationing in great britain when he spots a familiar toby jug in an antique shop window and is told that it came from archbury, where stovall served with the 918th bomb group during world war ii. He had everyones back, friend and hero to the group. The film starred academy award winners gregory peck and dean jaegger. This toby mug, made by pete plumb, is an exact replica of the original movie prop use in twentieth. As we started the first briefing of the morning at 0900, the toby jug was turned outward to face the b17 fliers. Aug 2, 2014 rare twelve oclock high toby mug property of 918th bomb group 1949 with photo. Archbury classics home of the 918th bomb group toby jug. After the first mission briefing of the morning at 0900, the toby jug was turned outward to face the b17 fliers. During that time we trained for and participated in the softening up and final. Convinced that it is the same jug, he buys it and journeys to the. For a limited period you have the opportunity to own one of hollywoods most recognized and sought after items of movie memorabilia. All sons, daughters, nephews, nieces, grandsons, granddaughters, etc.
The 28th bomb wing toby jug, a replica of the jug seen in the movie twelve o clock high, faces the crowd after being turned for the first time. A replica of the 918th bomb groups robin hood toby mug is in use by the officers club at whiteman afb, missouri, home of the 509th bomber wing. Jan 15, 2010 want a replica of the 12 oclock high toby jug. Rare 918th bomb group toby mug twelve oclock high 270500. Jan 8, 2016 12 o clock high 918th bomb group patch. Invaluable is the worlds largest marketplace for art, antiques, and collectibles. The old wartime, bless em all and, dont sit under the apple tree, heard in the background, as dean jagger, now a civilian, slowly takes a nostalgic walk out onto the weedcovered, oilstained runway to remember gallant times of the 918th bomb group, now past.
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