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. 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. Of all the personalities portrayed in twelve oclock high, that of colonel davenport most closely parallels his truelife counterpart. This is a brand new edition that is even closer to the original movie jug than any previous ones. So, to start off the missions for 2006, we displayed the toby jug 918th bomb group heavy, and faced it toward the wall initially.
In 2000, westminster was bought out by a larger company and cancelled all custom casting. Additionally, the group earned two distinguished unit citations. Used rare 918th bomb group toby mug twelve oclock high 270. Does anybody what actual army air force unit that the movie. Jug collectors handbook face mug, royal doulton, used books, ephemera. Apr 16, 2019 he remembers a time, during world war ii, when a squadron of b17s were landing at the field, and the story begins. Twelve oclock high students britannica kids homework help. This toby mug, made by pete plumb, is an exact replica of the original movie prop use in twentieth century foxs 1949 hit. As we started the first briefing of the morning at 0900, the toby jug was turned outward to face the b17 fliers. Dvids news 28th bw adopts toby jug, accepts new mission. In 1949 london, american tourist harvey stovall is drawn to a battered toby jug in the window of an antique shop. A replica of the 918th bomb groups robin hood toby mug is in use by the officers. He sees a familiar toby jug depicting robin hood in the window and buys it despite the owners warning that it isnt very valuable. The first english toby mugs were after the characters of john barleycorn, a whiskey topper, and old charley, a night watchman.
Though he dominates the film, its the character actors around him who give the 918th life. Army air forces, has his memory stimulated by a toby jug he finds in a london shop. Reproduction of the toby used in the 1949 twelve oclock high movie starring gregory peck and dean jagger. This toby jug is an exact replica of the original movie prop used in twentieth century foxs 1949 hit twelve oclock high, starring gregory. B17 bomb group at graftonunderwood at the timefor the character. Eighth army air force 918th bombardment group return to their. When the 918th resumes combat flying with greater success after hasty refresher training, the men begin to change their minds, especially after savage leads them on a mission in which the 918th is the only group to bomb the target and have all of the aircraft return safely.
Army air forces officer harvey stovall is vacationing in great britain when he spies a familiar toby jug in an antique shop. Convinced that it is the same jug, he buys it and journeys to the. The ground crew is shooting flares to help the planes land. A phone book the movie opens in 1949 with harvey stovall passing an antique shop in london. A replica of the 918th bomb groups robin hood toby mug is in use at the officers. The novel had featured an alltoopredictable romance between savage and a. Whenever a new mission is imminent, the toby jug on the mantle of the. 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. 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. Its about an eighth air force b17 bomb group based in england, but the. Convinced that it is the same jug, he buys it and journeys to the now. The 918th bomb groups toby jug from the classic movie twelve oclock.
After purchasing the mug, harvey travels to the small country village of archbury and bicycles out to an overgrown, abandoned airfield where he recalls events that began seven years earlier. In the original novel, he returns to the united states to take command of the. Though pritchard is furious, savage claims that he did not hear the recall due to radio malfunction and instead persuades pritchard to recommend the group for a distinguished unit citation. The unit flew a total of 9,614 sorties, with 342 combat missions, losing 171 bombers, and claiming around 332 aerial victories. The jug is version 4 only 500 made of this version model no. 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. An authorized guide to the world of 007 written with. In the window of an antique shop, he spots a toby jug, a large ceramic mug in. For a limited period you have the opportunity to own one of hollywoods most recognized and sought after items.
The name toby mug or jug was inspired by a character named toby philpot in a 1761 english folk song titled the brown jug. I saw a small print of this photograph in the 1992 edition of the can do notes of the 305th bomb group h memorial association. Reminded of a similar jug in the air outfit to which he once belonged during world war ii, he buys it and journeys by train and bicycle to the former usaaf station, raf archbury, where he served with the 918th bomb gro. How about books on airplanes that cost over fifty bucks when the. Im still the only one that has produced the replica movie and tv series jug 24 years now. After the first mission briefing of the morning at 0900, the toby jug was turned outward to face the b17 fliers. The 918th successfully bombs the target and is the only group to do so. A romantic subplot, which features in the book, was dropped at the studios. Oct 22, 2015 at the time, the 306th bomb group was the only u. A b17 flying fortress xkl, serial number 4338085 nicknamed towering titan of the 305th bomb group drops her bombs over the target. Jan 28, 2021 archbury, property of the 918th bomb group. The original prop toby mug played a significant role in the film whenever the bomber group was about to set out on a mission. 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.
The head of a world war ii bomber squadron cracks under the pressure. Lay and bartlett had boiled down their novel into a screenplay so tightly focused on the internal struggles of the 918th bomb group that women and the luftwaffe itself seem almost irrelevant to the narrative. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. The american 918th bomber group has just returned from another mission. Stovall remembers the events of 1942, when the 918th bomb group at archbury had gained a reputation as the hard luck group. Shop for the perfect bomb group gift from our wide selection of designs, or create your own personalized gifts. My uncle was in the 448th bomb group, 712th bomb squadron 194344 so i had a personal interest in this book. This toby mug, made by pete plumb, is an exact replica of the original movie. Based on the novel twelve oclock high by beirne lay, jr. Twelve oclock high toby jug replica les copeland, i just want to clarify that there are no fake 918th bomb group toby jugs. 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. A replica of the 918th bomb groups robin hood toby mug is in use at the officers club at whiteman afb, missouri, home of the 509th bomber wing.
Oct 22, 2015 toby jugs are character jugs that hold great significance to several military units across the world. B17s from the 306th bomb group on a mission during world war ii. 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. History archbury classics home of the 918th toby jug. Group commander colonel keith davenport gary merrill is determined to be too sympathetic to his men and relieved of command. Westminster produced about 918th bomb group toby jugs and about 100 general savage jugs. Twelve o clock high project gutenberg selfpublishing. Jul, 2014 most of the characters in the book and film are based on real people or are composites of several people. Twelve oclock high 50th anniversary 918th bomber group toby. Ww 2 918th bomb group twelve oclock high leather jacket patch. Twelve oclock high toby jug replica posts facebook. Toby jug replica home of the 918th bomb group coffee mug single coffee mug single toby. Convinced that it is the same jug which used to stand on the mantel of the.
Upset by savages stern brand of leadership, all of the 918ths pilots apply for transfers. Apr 16, 2016 918 th bomb groups toby jug an exact replica of the. 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. Twelve oclock high is a 1949 american war film about aircrews in the united states armys. Archbury classics home of the 918th toby jug replica. Twelve oclock high wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. The film starred academy award winners gregory peck and dean jaegger. Feature a male figure, history of the toby jug started in 1889, charles noke revived the tradition of the toby. This page is dedicated to the airmen and ground crews of that group, and to all who served.
The real movie prop mug, which was the prized possession of the frank armstrong family, was stolen in the early 90s and has not been seen since. One of the many groups of the eighth air force sent to england to participate in this enormous struggle was the 487th bombardment group heavy, which was based at army air forces station 7 near the village of lavenham, england in 19441945. One b17 comes in with its wheels up for a belly landing. The markings on the underside got fancier with the addition of b17 artwork in matching green ink. 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. In the early days of american involvement in wwii, the 918th bomb group gets a reputation as a tough luck group due to heavy loses and low morale. It is a great reference source for anyone researching the history of the 448th.
Robin hood 918th bomb group, as shown in the 1949 movie twelve oclock high. Twelve oclock high toby jug of robin hood gregory peck gregory peck, oclock. We have finally received our shipment of 918th bg toby coffee mugs and they are. Archbury toby jug 8 property of 918th bomb group 12 oclock. Dec 22, 2020 toby jug replica read entire description made by. Wwii toby mug from pacific galleries on july 1, 0110 5. 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 basis of the story as depicted in the film as the 918th bomb group was drawn from the experiences and personnel of the actual 306th bomb group, and accurately follows the real life drama from about august 1942 to august 1943. Mar 19, 2011 the character of colonel keith davenport played by gary merrill was based on the first commander of the 306th bomb group, colonel charles b. This toby mug, made by pete plumb, is an exact replica of the original. Stovall remembers the events of 1942, when the 918th bomb group at. The film then shifts to 1942, proceeding in flashback. The new jugs reflect long awaited changes to the molds that. This is an exact replica of the toby mug from the movie twelve oclock high.
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