I'm working on an article for the Airpost Journal about Robert Schink who served in the 395th Fighter Squadron in Europe during WWII. He was not a pilot but a member of the ground crew that kept the fighter planes operational. I've tracked down plenty of information on the 395th and Robert's role.
He also was a stamp collector. He designed the 395th's logo that appears as a cachet on envelopes sent back from Europe to the U.S. during the war. An example is pictured below.
He was a member of the Garfield Perry Stamp Club after the war and later the Hollywood (Florida) Stamp Club (HSC).
He passed away in 2010. He was born in Joplin, Missouri in 1921.
Has anyone heard of Robert in their stamp collecting journeys? Have you seen any other cachets he designed? Anyone know his collecting interests? Anyone from the HSC remember him?
Appreciate any insights!
