1938 HK in WW2 museum New Orleans

1933 FORD NUT · 12-19-2016, 06:54 PM

Just got a call from the WW2 museum in New Orleans . I had requested info on the 1938 HK in their " Road to Berlin " display . It is serial number 10053 and was donated by a vet . They are going to send pics and the vets info and I will add as I get it .

Mac Cat · 12-19-2016, 11:57 PM

Nice gun!
I saw it in their display last year - took pictures, but they were dark and useless for ID.

That's an amazing new WW-II museum !

I was hoping to see a lot more on the Higgins boats that were built in New Orleans.
Their was one in the lobby, but I didn't see anything on the local history.

Mike B · 12-20-2016, 10:56 AM

My brother-in-law lived a stones throw from the Higgins factory. He vividly recalls the boats rolling off the assembly line, launched into the industrial canal and set out to test. As a child, he had no idea what they were, but certainly a bit strange looking as compared to the other boats that were built.
In another matter, on the East theater exhibit, there is a tribute to Colonel Jefferson DeBlanc. He was awarded the Congressional Metal of honor for his efforts in a dog fight over the Solomon islands. He was my math teacher in high school; a wonderful individual. He was a ham radio operator, and at that time I had an interest in ham radio and studying for my ticket. I spent several hours at his home studying and observing. On one visit, he walked behind me as I sat at his rig and placed the medal around my neck. The history channel has done a re-enactment of his activities and ultimate survival on an island in the pacific. I highly recommend google "Jefferson DeBlanc", and search for "dog fight".
Mike

1933 FORD NUT · 12-21-2016, 02:32 PM

Here's some pics they sent me .
It is on public display in the " Road to Berlin exhibit " .

The WWII Museum
945 Magazine St
New Orleans LA
70130

Looks to be a dandy with a mauser mag .

12-19-2016, 06:54 PM	#1
1933 FORD NUT User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: WI Posts: 88 Thanks: 3 Thanked 69 Times in 36 Posts	1938 HK in WW2 museum New Orleans Just got a call from the WW2 museum in New Orleans . I had requested info on the 1938 HK in their " Road to Berlin " display . It is serial number 10053 and was donated by a vet . They are going to send pics and the vets info and I will add as I get it .

12-21-2016, 02:32 PM	#4
1933 FORD NUT User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: WI Posts: 88 Thanks: 3 Thanked 69 Times in 36 Posts	Here's some pics they sent me . It is on public display in the " Road to Berlin exhibit " . The WWII Museum 945 Magazine St New Orleans LA 70130 Looks to be a dandy with a mauser mag . Attached Thumbnails

12-19-2016, 11:57 PM	#2
Mac Cat Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 733 Thanks: 2,100 Thanked 610 Times in 329 Posts	Nice gun! I saw it in their display last year - took pictures, but they were dark and useless for ID. That's an amazing new WW-II museum ! I was hoping to see a lot more on the Higgins boats that were built in New Orleans. Their was one in the lobby, but I didn't see anything on the local history.

12-20-2016, 10:56 AM	#3
Mike B Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Louisiana Posts: 979 Thanks: 1 Thanked 271 Times in 99 Posts	My brother-in-law lived a stones throw from the Higgins factory. He vividly recalls the boats rolling off the assembly line, launched into the industrial canal and set out to test. As a child, he had no idea what they were, but certainly a bit strange looking as compared to the other boats that were built. In another matter, on the East theater exhibit, there is a tribute to Colonel Jefferson DeBlanc. He was awarded the Congressional Metal of honor for his efforts in a dog fight over the Solomon islands. He was my math teacher in high school; a wonderful individual. He was a ham radio operator, and at that time I had an interest in ham radio and studying for my ticket. I spent several hours at his home studying and observing. On one visit, he walked behind me as I sat at his rig and placed the medal around my neck. The history channel has done a re-enactment of his activities and ultimate survival on an island in the pacific. I highly recommend google "Jefferson DeBlanc", and search for "dog fight". Mike