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Banner

Synthetic textile banner printed with an image of a fighter plane and the inscription, "SERVING IN U.S. AIR CORPS", in blue. There is a red border around all four edges and yellow fringe across the bottom. The top is stitched around a wooden dowel, with plastic flagpole finials. A yellow cord is tied to both ends of the dowel and terminates in yellow tassels.

2003.72.1

Owned by Edwin Loren Little of Poultney, Vermont

Banner

White nylon banner flock-printed with an image of a waving United States flag flanked by two upward-facing silhouettes of fighter planes. Beneath the image within a blue flocked rectangle are the words, "KEEP 'EM FLYING FOR VICTORY". There is a blue flocked border around all four edges and the top edge is stitched around a wooden dowel tipped with plastic finials. A multi-colored cord is tied to either end of the dowel for hanging and ends with tassels on both sides.

2003.72.2

Owned by Edwin Loren Little of Poultney, Vermont

Bud Vase

Small porcelain vase with bowl-shaped, scalloped top & scrolled side handles. There is a blue glazed band around the top rim and the base. One side is printed with a colored illustration of city street scene labeled, "Main Street, Fair Haven, Vt." The bottom is marked, "Made in Germany for A. L. Minch, Mair Haven, Vt."

2007.31.1

Sold by A. L. Minch in Fair Haven, Vermont

Flier's Suit

Blue coverall-style flight suit. The suit has a Peter Pan collar and secures up the center front with a metal zipper that runs from the in-seam to the neckline. There are zippered pockets at each breast, on the left sleeve, both hips, both thighs, and both shins. The waistline is slightly adjustable with buttoned tabs and the ankles can be closed tightly with a short zipper.

2002.14.1

Worn by Edwin Loren Little of Poultney, Vermont, during World War II, when he flew his B-17 bomber, which he named the Green Mountain Rambler.

Hat

White military hat with black bill worn by Air Force Brig. Gen. Edwin L. Little. Hat has eagle emblem on front and silver band. On the bill are two sets of three clouds with lightning. These so-called thunderbolts represent U.S. air power. Inside the hat is a label that reads "Berkshire DeLuxe, trade mark reg., Distinctive in Style and Construction." Another label says, "All Wool, Lee Uniform Cap Mfg, Co., Baltimore, Md." (See 2001.33.2 for black top that could replace the white part of this hat.)

2001.33.1

From Vermont Historical Society Library finding aid:

"Edwin Loren Little was born in North Poultney, Vermont, on October 24, 1918, son of
Charles and Jessie (Streeter) Little. Early in his life, at age 10, Little came to the rescue of a
downed flyer in need of water. His assistance earned him a brief ride in the aircraft and turned
young Little’s mind towards flying. At another time, Little persuaded his mother to take in a
young pilot as a boarder in exchange for flying lessons for Edwin. These incidents changed his
life forever and he went on a quest to become a pilot himself.

Little began his military career in the early days of World War II when he earned his
pilot’s wings and flew 25 bombing mission over Europe. He named his B-17 bomber “Green
Mountain Rambler” after his native state, making it perhaps the only bomber in World War II
named for the State of Vermont. He continued in this career after the war, received a commission
in the regular Army, and entered the US Air Force at its inception. His duties took him to
several locations in the US and Europe. While on assignment in Germany, Little flew missions
during the Berlin airlift. He rose from pilot to squadron leader and up through group
commander, mostly in supply and logistics units. General Little retired from the service in 1970
and passed away in 2004. "

He married Janice Sarah Wilmore (1912-2002) in 1943 and they had one son, Bradfor d.

Additional details of Edwin Little's military career in accession folder.

Insignia Patch

Shield-shaped insignia patch showing an armored hand holding a missile and using it to break a swastika. The wrist of the hands has wings. The words "CAN DO" are in a banner across the top.

2002.14.4

Owned by Edwin Loren Little of Poultney, Vermont, during World War II, when he flew his B-17 bomber, which he named the Green Mountain Rambler.

Mug

White ceramic mug printed with a black-and-white photograph of a street scene showing an early automobile. The image is labeled, "FAIR HAVEN, VERMONT".

2007.31.3

Nut Dish

Small porcelain nut dish with blue glaze on the outside. One side is printed with an illustration of a large building that takes up a city block labeled, "HOTEL ALLEN, FAIR HAVEN, VT." The bottom of the dish is marked, "Made in Germany for A. L. Minch Fair Haven, Vt."

2007.31.2

Sold by A. L. Minch in Fair Haven, Vermont

Wall Clock

Wooden hanging clock. With little exception, the entirety of the clock is made of wood, including the internal mechanisms. The clock has a rectangular box with a white face with roman numerals. There is a long pendulum that swings below the box as well as a sand-filled eight-sided weight

2003.27.1a-f

Made by Charles A. Smith of Brattleboro, Vermont

Wall Clock

Wooden hanging clock. With little exception, the entirety of the clock is made of wood, including the internal mechanisms. The clock has a rectangular box with a white face with roman numerals. There is a long pendulum that swings below the box as well as a sand-filled eight-sided weight

2003.27.2a-i

Made by Charles A. Smith of Brattleboro, Vermont