Toby jug replica home of the 918th bomb group archbury classics. In december of 2004, i stumbled on an ebay auction of a 918th toby jug that didnt sound quite right. It is 1949, and stovall places the toby mug in the old officers club. 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. Army air forces 918th bombardment group in their b17 bombers during world war ii. Jan 15, 2010 want a replica of the 12 oclock high toby jug. He buys it, boards a train and then bicycles to the abandoned airbase at archbury where he served in world war ii. The toby jug on the mantel was turned so the face was to the wall, indicating there was a mission on for tomorrow without. It moved to the mediterranean in julyaugust 1942, and was based in palestine. The movie is from the book and screenplay by beirne lay jr. The details are spot on, and the mug is exquisite in its representation of the original, long lost movie prop. See more of the 12 oclock high logbook a book by allan t.
Aug 2, 2014 rare twelve oclock high toby mug property of 918th bomb group 1949 with photo. As stovall broods over his memories of the place, the scene flashes back to raf archbury, c. A storybook ending jjjunky twelve oclock high 1964. The toby jug on the mantel was turned so the face was to the wall, indicating there was a mission on. Gregory peck stars as air force colonel in twelve oclock. This toby jug is an exact replica of the original movie prop use in twentieth century foxs 1949 hit, twelve oclock high, starring gregory peck and dean jagger. Marvin lubinsky and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Army air forces officer harvey stovall dean jagger spots a familiar toby jug in the window of a london antique shop and learns that it came from archbury, where stovall served with the 918th bomb group during world war ii. Frank would be in command of the 914th and the 918th bomb groups, flying out of kingsford and archbury. The group was activated in february 1942 and trained with the b24 liberator. 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. The 918th bomb groups toby jug from the classic movie twelve oclock high the legendary. Invaluable is the worlds largest marketplace for art, antiques, and collectibles. Convinced that it is the same jug, he buys it and journeys to the.
The 91st bomb group heavy was an air combat unit of the united states army air forces during the second world war. The film then flashes back to 1942 colonel keith davenport gary merrill is the commander of the 918th heavy bombardment group, a b17 flying fortress unit based in the fictional archbury. The 918th resumes combat operations, and savage continues to earn everyones enmity with his harsh postmission critiques. Twelve oclock high details the extreme stress suffered by the members of the 918th bomb group, who flew daring daylight precision bombing runs and suffered heavy losses to antiaircraft fire and to the luftwaffe. Colonel keith davenport gary merrill is the commanding officer of the 918th bomb group, a. This toby mug, made by pete plumb, is an exact replica of the original movie.
This toby jug is an exact replica from the hit movie twelve oclock high staring gregory peck. If you are a big fan of the movie, or the 918th bomber group, this is a must have. The earthshaking roar of b17 engines flew overhead, drawing the attention of the man sitting alone in a jeep at the edge of an empty hardstand. Buy online, view images and see past prices for wwii toby mug. A replica of the 918th bomb groups robin hood toby mug is in use at the officers. It was based on the 1949 motion picture of the same name. A romantic subplot, which features in the book, was dropped at the studios. General pritchard commander of four american bomber groups in uk. You cant have the original, so this is the next best thing.
The 98th bombardment group was a liberator group that served in the mediterranean theatre from august 1942 until the end of the second world war. Twelve oclock high is a 1949 american war film about aircrews in the united states armys eighth air force, who flew daylight bombing missions against nazi germany and occupied france during the early days of american involvement in world war ii, including a thinly disguised version of the notorious black thursday strike against schweinfurt. 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. Jun 26, 2015 they really wanted to tell the truth about wwii, and the brave people of this bomb group. It is 292 pages contains more than 600 photographs, and will fit on your bookshelf with the same profile as the earlier book. The novel had featured an alltoopredictable romance between savage and a. Twelve oclock high culture wikia fandom powered by wikia. Visit pete plumb at the 918th bomb group post xchange to get one. Jul, 2014 twelve oclock high details the extreme stress suffered by the members of the 918th bomb group, who flew daring daylight precision bombing runs and suffered heavy losses to antiaircraft fire and to the luftwaffe. Twelve o clock high project gutenberg selfpublishing. A phone book the movie opens in 1949 with harvey stovall passing an antique shop in london.
Convinced that it is the same jug, he buys it and journeys to the now. A replica of the 918th bomb groups robin hood toby mug is in use by the officers club at whiteman afb, missouri, home of the 509th bomber wing. In the original novel, he returns to the united states to take command of the. The first red flag was that the ad claimed that the jug was one of 6 or 7 jugs from an original production run made in the early 70s. 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. Stovall remembers the events of 1942, when the 918th bomb group at. He buys it and visits the abandoned airbase at archbury where he served in world war ii.
No matter your reason, for liking the movie, youll want one of these. Nov, 2019 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. 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. The best, and only 918 bomb group toby mug licenced by twentieth century fox. The former usaaf station, raf archbury, where he served with the 918th bomb group during world war ii. A replica of the 918th bomb group s robin hood toby mug is in use at the officers club at whiteman afb, missouri, home of the 509th bomber wing. When their commanding officer, colonel keith davenport gary merrill, begins to crack under the strain, he is replaced by. This toby mug, made by pete plumb, is an exact replica of the original movie prop use in twentieth century foxs 1949 hit twelve oclock high. It moved to the mediterranean in julyaugust 1942, and was based in. In 1949, american attorney harvey stovall dean jagger spies a familiar toby jug in an english antique shop. He remembers a time, during world war ii, when a squadron of b17s were landing at the field, and the story begins. The author of the book that this film is based on, sy bartlett, was the lead.
Classified as a heavy bombardment group, the 91st operated b17 flying fortress aircraft and was known unofficially as the ragged irregulars or as wrays ragged irregulars, after the commander who took the group to england. The film starred academy award winners gregory peck and dean jaegger. In the window of an antique shop, he spots a toby jug, a large ceramic mug in. The real movie prop mug, which was the prized possession of the frank armstrong family, fell victim to theft in. 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.
Davenport was the name of the easygoing 918th bomb group commander, played by gary merrill, that gregory pecks general savage takes over from. This book came to our attention because of a posting by kens soninlaw, dave foulk. Twelve oclock high wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. Twelve oclock high is a 1949 american war film about aircrews in the united states armys. History of the toby jug home of the 918th bomb group. Stovall remembers the events of 1942, when the 918th had gained a. Convinced that it is the same jug which used to stand 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. During that time we trained for and participated in the softening up and final. Upset by savages stern brand of leadership, all of the 918ths pilots apply for transfers. The ground crew is shooting flares to help the planes land. Its about an eighth air force b17 bomb group based in england, but the. In the window of an antique shop, he spots a toby jug, a large ceramic mug in the shape of a face. The jugs face is robin hood with a wicked smile and a black eye mask, and it throws stovall into a swirl of memory.
Twelve oclock high is a 1949 american war film about aircrews in the united states armys eighth air force, who flew daylight bombing missions against nazi germany and occupied france during the early days of american involvement in world war ii, including a thinly disguised version of the notoriou. This book is a record of the part the 446th bombardment group played in world war ii it is a record of the period that witnessed the growth of the group from a handful of men who left tucson, arizona in april 1943, to the force of over three thousand men who helped end the war in europe on may 8, 1945. 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. One of franks best friends was in command of the 918th, colonel keith davenport. I cannot recall when i first saw this film, but do recall that in 1982 twelve oclock high 1949 was a film selected by the united states. Westminster produced about 918th bomb group toby jugs and about 100 general savage jugs. Order your robin hood toby jug replica from the movie twelve oclock high today. The story opens in postwar london, where stovall, now a civilian, is on business for his columbus, ohio law firm. 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. Learn the history of how pete plumb created the toby jug over 20 years ago and the journey he has taken to get to today. The significance of the robin hood toby mug in the movie was that it set on the mantle in the officers club, face to the wall. 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. Used rare 918th bomb group toby mug twelve oclock high.
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. Twelve oclock high 50th anniversary 918th bomber group. 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 authors of the book on which the film is based surely chose the name on purpose, as a davenport is a large upholstered sofa something people can lay or sit on to relax. Army air forces officer harvey stovall spots a familiar toby jug in the window of a london antique shop and learns that it came from archbury, an airfield where stovall served during world war ii. Convinced that it is the same jug, he buys it and journeys to the nowabandoned airfield.
Twelve oclock high academic dictionaries and encyclopedias. For a limited period you have the opportunity to own one of hollywoods most recognized and sought after items of movie memorabilia. Convinced that it is the same jug, he buys it and journeys to the derelict airfield. Keith and frank went way back to the days of the dc2 and xb15 program, which seemed so long ago. Stovall remembers the events of 1942 when the 918th bomb group at archbury had gained a reputation as the hardluck group. Pete plumb has been making this jug for over 20 years. The 918th bomb groups toby jug from the classic movie twelve oclock high. Twelve oclock high toby jug replica posts facebook. In the window of an antique shop, he spots a toby jug, a large ceramic mug. Twelve oclock high 50th anniversary 918th bomber group toby. 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.
Fames favored few hardcover january 1, 1997 by turner publishing compiler 4. Toby jug the movie released in 1949 was based on the early days of the 306th bomb group and with the number of the fictitious 918 bomb group depicted in the movie derived by multiplying 306 by 3. Yet another manufacturer in 2000, westminster was bought out by a larger company and cancelled all custom casting. Further study of the attached photos positively revealed it to be a poorly made counterfeit. Jan 8, 2016 12 o clock high 918th bomb group patch. Used rare 918th bomb group toby mug twelve oclock high 270. Working with archivists at twentieth century fox, skilled craftsmen painstakingly replicated every detail of the original toby jug, as seen in the classic oscar winning movie. One b17 comes in with its wheels up for a belly landing. Eaker, the fictional 918th bomb group on the actual 306th bomb group. 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. The 28th bomb wing toby jug, a replica of the jug seen in the movie twelve o clock high, faces the crowd after being turned for the first time. 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 original prop toby mug played a significant role in the film whenever the bomber group was about to set out on a mission.