Home Collect Call: WWII Military Items Published on May 27, 2012 Share Tweet Share Email Comments Print Mike McMahon's father, Edmond T. McMahon was a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II. His experiences helped inspire Mr. McMahon to immerse himself in military history. THE BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT Buy This Image Mary K. Hickey, Mike McMahon's aunt, is pictured in the U.S. Army Air Corps flight nurse uniform she wore in 1944. She also provided inspiration for Mr. McMahon. THE BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT Buy This Image Mr. McMahon's vast collection includes the three Marine Corps uniforms in the center: combat, dress blue, and green service. THE BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT Buy This Image A Japanese sergeant's uniform circa World War II. THE BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT Buy This Image An original copy of the Toledo Blade printed at the end of World War II is part of Mr. McMahon's collection in his Old West End home. THE BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT Buy This Image Mr. McMahon's mini-museum is vast and well-organized. It includes cavalry uniforms seen in the rear of this photo. THE BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT Buy This Image Mr. McMahon in the midst of his collection. THE BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT Buy This Image A World War II Royal Canadian Air Force pilot uniform, left, and a Royal Canadian chaplain uniform. THE BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT Buy This Image Mr. McMahon includes items from Britain in his collection. THE BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT Buy This Image Mr. McMahon recently dressed up in a 1944 Irish Guards uniform and his giflriend wore his aunt's flight nurse uniform. THE BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT Buy This Image Paratrooper uniforms. The Blade/Amy E. Voigt Buy This Image A U.S. naval aviator uniform. THE BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT Buy This Image Many detailed items are included in the collection and they flesh out its historical accuracy. THE BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT Buy This Image A U.S. Marine Corps uniform with a picture of Bill Plant, Ms. Plant's father. The Blade/Amy E. Voigt Buy This Image Mr. McMahon's mini museum isn't devoted to just World War II and it includes a dress helmet from the U.S. Army cavalry, circa 1881. THE BLADE/AMY E. VOIGT Buy This Image Related Items military history Recommended for you Click to comment