P-51 "Tommy's Dad" 20oz (590ml) Stainless Steel Tumbler
John C. "Pappy" Herbst (September 25th , 1909 – July 4th, 1946) was an American flying ace of World War II who was officially the second highest-scoring fighter pilot in the China Burma India Theater with 18 confirmed victories scored during 7 months with the 23d Fighter Group. The group commander, David Lee "Tex" Hill, called Herbst "one of the greatest fighter pilots I ever saw”
Often described as "colorful", Herbst was one of the more successful aces of the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF). Herbst first fought with the Royal Canadian Air Force in Europe against German aircraft, possibly downing one. He joined the USAAF as an instructor training fighter pilots stateside. After two years of teaching and intelligence duties, Herbst was sent to China to fight the Japanese. For seven months he led the 74th Fighter Squadron on far-ranging independent missions, operating from advance airfields under crude conditions and in the face of Operation Ichi-Go; a successful Japanese pincer movement. Herbst scored the majority of his kills during so-called "administrative" flights after he had already completed the requirement of 100 combat missions. After the war,
Herbst toured in an aerobatic demonstration team flying jets. On July 4, 1946 Herbst was fatally injured in front of 30,000 people at the San Diego County Fair when his P-80, 44-85083, part of the 445th Fighter Squadron, 412th Fighter Group, based in March Field, crashed just west of the Del Mar Fairgrounds. Flying in formation with Robin Olds, Herbst crashed in a dry riverbed near the Del Mar Racetrack after his aircraft stalled during an encore of their routine finale in which the pair of P-80s did a loop while configured to land. Olds narrowly avoided the same fate.
His military decorations include the Silver Star, Distinguished Flying Cross x 4, Purple Heart and 6 x Air Medals.
Product Details
Product Details | Vagabond 20oz Tumbler
This 20 oz (590 ml) stainless steel tumbler combines practical everyday use with aviation history. Inspired by iconic military aircraft and aircrew from WWII through to the Vietnam War, each design is paired with a polished stainless steel finish reminiscent of the bare-metal aircraft of the era. Ideal for road trips, airshows, the daily commute, or keeping your favourite drink close at hand.
✈ Double-wall insulation keeps drinks hot or cold for hours
✈ Reduces condensation on the outside of the tumbler
✈ Durable stainless steel construction
✈ Spill-resistant sliding lid with rubber gasket
✈ Fits most standard car cup holders
✈ Generous 20 oz (590 ml) capacit.y. Height: 6.7" (17.0 cm)
Care: Hand wash only. Do not microwave.
Please note: This product is printed using a digital inkjet process that transfers the design line by line. Faint horizontal lines may therefore be visible on the finished product.
Production & Shipping
Manufacturing | Vagadond 20 oz Tumbler
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Colour and Design Variations
Minor variations in colour and design placement may occur during production. As a result, some design elements may differ slightly in colour or position from it appears onscreen. For more details please see our FAQ page.
This tumbler is printed using a digital inkjet process that transfers the design line by line. Faint horizontal lines may therefore be visible on the finished product. Colours may also appear slightly less bright than they do on screen.
Fulfilment and Product Origin
This product ships from United States or Netherlands depending on your location and stock availability.
Care Instructions
Care Instructions | Vagabond 20 oz Tumbler
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Hand wash only |
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Do not microwave |
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