WWII FLIGHT JACKETS

9th Air Force P-47 Pilot's Painted A-2 Jacket I.D.ed to Lt. Donald H. Capellas ~ P-47 Thunderbolt Pilot in the 313th Fighter Squadron, 50th Fighter Group, 9th Air Force ETO.  A great "Cable Raincoat Co." (size 38) jacket . A very solid original A-2 jacket featuring a large P-47 Thunderbolt painted on the back named "JUNE",  a painted 313th Fighter Squadron insignia to chest, leather name strip, and a painted 9th Air Force patch on left shoulder.  Original knit elements ~ the waistband is in very good condition, the cuffs show some use wear as shown.   Original "Conmar" zipper, fully functional.  The inside liner is very clean, with typical use wear in neck area (as shown).  Painted Fighter jackets are scarce these days and this is an outstanding original!   SOLD  $5,500.00

8th Air Force Painted A-2 Jacket  409th Bomb Squadron 93rd Bomb Group "Ted's Traveling Circus" - A wonderful original 93rd Bomb group painted flight jacket - an original Government contract label in (size 38) featuring a large B-24 Liberator bomber with bombs below painted on the back.  An original English made 409th Bomb Squadron patch to chest.  Original knits in good condition with typical use wear as shown, original Conmar zipper fully functional, original liner with use wear soiling.  The leather shell is in very good condition with light use wear.  No I.D. unfortunately, but a beautiful display example!  SOLD $4,950.00

15th Air Force B-24 Painted A-2 Jacket   I.D.ed to Sgt. Frederick Calvin "Cal" Scherrer ~ Gunner in the 725th Bomb Squadron, 451st Bomb Group, 15th Air Force MTO.  A nice "Rough Wear Clothing Co." (size 40) jacket . A solid original A-2 jacket featuring a large B-24 painted on the back,  Italian made hand-tooled painted insignia featuring a large YUMA Air Gunnery School patch to chest, a 451st Bomb Group 50 Mission "ALL DONE" patch to opposite chest, an XV "New Jersey" leather patch to shoulder, a leather American Flag to opposite shoulder, leather Sergeant stripes on each epaulet, and a nice hand tooled leather name tag with embossed Gunner wing on the chest.  Original knit elements ~ the waistband is in very good condition, the cuffs show some use wear to the wrist areas,  but solid.  Original "Talon" zipper, fully functional.  The inside liner shows some soiling, but a clean, supple leather shell, with typical use wear (as shown).    An outstanding original painted A-2 jacket!  $4,750.00

15th Air Force B-24 Painted A-2 Jacket  825th Bomb Squadron, 485th Bomb Group, 15th Air Force MTO.  A nice solid original jacket ~ featuring large pin-up style artwork to the back ~ named "Mister Completely".   A great "Aero Leather Clothing Co." (size 40) jacket ~ features Italian made hand-tooled painted on leather 825th Bomb Squadron patch to chest, and 485th Bomb Group XV leather patch to shoulder.  Original knit elements ~ the waistband is in very good condition, the cuffs show typical use wear, but solid.  Original "Talon" zipper, fully functional.  A very clean, supple leather shell, with typical use wear (as shown).    A nice solid original painted A-2 jacket!  $4,500.00

5th Air Force "Red Raiders" A-2 Jacket Grouping  I.D.ed to S/Sgt. Lawrence Schaffer (AF-06110970) ~ Armorer / Gunner in the 22nd Bombardment Group in SWP Theater of Operations.  The grouping features a beautiful all original A-2 flight jacket, painted B-4 bag, photos, documents, medals, wings, and more.  The A-2 jacket features original knits in very good condition, original Australian made "Red Raiders" squadron patch to chest, Aussy made 5th Air Force patch to shoulder, original zipper, clean liner.  Spec and size tag removed.  The leather shell is excellent ~ very supple and clean.  This grouping about has it all ~ came directly from the family to the collector.  A nice opportunity!  $4,000.00

SOLD CBI A-2 Flight Jacket 1    I.D.ed to T/Sgt. Anthony P Mercep ~ Bombardier in the 22nd Bomb Squadron 341st Bomb Group 14th Air Force.   An all original "I. Spiewak & Sons" jacket in (size 42) ~ features all CBI made insignia on the jacket ~ an early 22nd Bomb Squadron patch, and a rare larger bullion 14th Air Force patch to chest.  Leather AAF and CBI Theater patches to shoulders.  Leather name strip and painted name in Chinese above.  An earlier cloth Blood Chit to back (#06376) in solid condition.  A large U.S. Flag chit inside made to be a map pocket.  Original knit elements in good condition with some light use wear as shown.  Original Crown zipper fully functional.  The leather shell is in very good condition, still very supple.  Mercep was awarded the Purple Heart 11/1/43.  A great CBI Theater jacket ready for display!  $3,850.00

CBI A-2 Flight Jacket 2  I.D.ed to the 375th Bomb Squadron 308th Bomb Group 14th Air Force.   An all original "Monarch Mfg. Co." jacket in (size 36) ~ features all CBI made insignia on the jacket ~ a great multipiece leather 375th Bomb Squadron patch to chest.  Leather 14th Air Force and CBI Theater patches to shoulders.  An earlier cloth Blood Chit to back (#08988) in solid condition.  Original knit elements in good condition with some light use wear as shown.  Original Talon zipper fully functional.  The leather shell is in very good condition, still very supple.  The jacket has a name and serial number inside, but somewhat illegible, so no positive I.D. as of yet.  Worthy of more research.  Another great CBI Theater jacket!  SOLD $3,500.00

15th Air Force A-2 Jacket I.D.ed to Lester "Lucky" Kizis ~ 20th Bomb Squadron 15th Air Force.  An early "Star Sportswear Mfg. Co." jacket in (size 42).  Features a great theater made painted on leather 20th Bomb Squadron patch to chest.  Leather name strips above.  Standard USAAF embroidered patch to shoulder.  Original knit elements in very good condition, original liner very clean, original spec and size tags.  Original Talon zipper fully functional. The leather shell is very clean and supple.   A nice solid original flight jacket.  $2,500.00

USAAF Type A-2 Flight Jacket  ~ A beautiful large (size 46) jacket made by "J.A. Dubow Mfg. Co." ~ the jacket is all original, with excellent knits, clean liner, original spec and size tags, excellent "Talon" zipper fully functional.  A very soft and supple leather body.  A beautiful display example or excellent wearer!  A hard-to-find size in beautiful condition!  $1,875.00

8th Air Force A-2 Jacket  Named to a Lt. Pollansbee ~ 833rd Bomb Squadron, 486th Bomb Group.  Another solid original Government Contract jacket in a (size 40).  The cuffs appear to be period replacements, and the waistband is period original in excellent condition, original Talon zipper fully functional, original spec tag (upside down?).  The liner shows typical use wear and some soiling as shown.  The 833rd patch to chest is theater made.  Never had a name plate, but inked name in the liner (as shown).  The leather shell is very soft / supple, with a couple small splits as shown  ~ one on the shoulder and the other in lower inner arm near the cuff as shown).  Un-researched.   $1,850.00

8th Air Force A-2 Jacket  -I.D.ed to Sgt. Eugene P. Weslock ~ B-24 Gunner in the 790th Bomb Squadron, 467th Bomb Group, |8th Air Force.  He flew 30 missions in the ETO and supposedly several missions on the iconic B-24 "Witchcraft".   The jacket is an "Aero Leather Clothing Co." made in (size 38) .  Features an English made 790th Bomb Squadron patch to chest, evidence of a leather name strip now removed.  Original knit waistband with some mothing, remnants of knit cuffs.  The zipper pull is missing and the teeth have a split in a couple places.  Some paint spots on the jacket (as shown).  The leather shell is solid, but has some cuts into the leather (as shown).  Overall, a solid example with condition issues noted, but from an historic 8th Air Force Bomb Group!  $1,650.00

USAAF ATC / CBI Pilot's Type B-3 Shearling Flight Jacket  Named to "W.J. Sutton" - this is a rare (size 48) jacket, and an early 42' dated two-toned example.   A Government contract label and according to the drawing number and order number information this was made by "Berstein & Co." which I believe only made shearling clothing for the Government during WWII.  Features a nice theater made "India China Division - Air Transport Command" (ICDATC) patch to right chest and a standard decal on leather Air Trasport Command patch to left chest.  About the only issue on the jacket, the shearling has torn away a bit (about 6") towards the very top of the zipper run (as pictured), but is fairly un-noticeable with the jacket zipped up.  The zipper functions fine.  It displays beautifully! $1650.00

AAF Type B-15 Flight Jacket 90th BG "Jolly Rogers" " clean WWII original example featuring Australian made patches -  320th Bomb Squadron "Moby Dick" and 5th Air Force.  The jacket has all original knits in good condition ~ no spec. tag present.  I would estimate a (size 40).  A solid original display example from a distinguished SWP unit.  $1,200.00

95th Bomb Group 8th Air Force POW A-2 Jacket  I.D.ed to Lt. Charles B. Magennis (O-731390) 412th Bomb Squadron serving as a B-17 Flying Fortress Bombardier ~ This A-2 flight jacket was made by "Cable Raincoat Co." in (size 40).  Features original waistband knits,  period replaced cuff knits, original "Kwik" zipper fully functional, original liner, spec and size tags.  The leather body is still very solid, with some condition issues as shown.   The liner shows typical age and use wear.   This jacket was obtained from the family and was reportedly worn by the vet in the camps while a POW.  Magennis was shot down on his second mission ~ June 13, 1943 (early!) over Kiel, Germany (MACR 4898).  Magennis was interned at Stalag Luft 7A until the end of the war.   A true piece of history!  $1,000.00

WWII USN Summer Weight M-421A Cloth Flight Jacket  A scarce original in very nice condition!  $525.00

POST WWII JACKETS

USAF Type B-15D Flight Jacket Early USAF / Korea era nylon cloth flight jacket made by "Rolen Sportswear, Inc." (size 38).  All original knits in good condition with some typical nips and wear.   Excellent fur collar, original zipper fully functional.  A few small stains to the shell, but displays very nicely.  $375.00

1950's era USN Summer Weight MIL-J-7758 Cloth Flight Jacket -A clean (size 40) original in very nice condition.   One small period repair to back (as shown), but does not detract.    A nice solid display example.  $275.00

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USAAF Type M-5 Flak Helmet - Made by McCord Radiator Manufacturing Co. - Detroit, Michigan.  Complete with clean liner, leather straps & buckle are 100%.  A nice solid display example!  SOLD	AAF Type A-11 Flight Helmet Made by "Fox Chase Knitting Mills Co." in (size M) ~ excellent condition.  $125.00	AAF Type AN-H-15 Flight Helmet  - Made by "Society Brand Hat Co."  in (size M) ~ a nice example.   $90.00
AAF Type A-9 Flight Helmet - Government contract DWG.42 G 6861 in (size M) ~ a nice clean example.  $50.00	RAF Type C "Tropical" Cloth Flight Helmet - WWII era British RAF tropical style Airtex cloth flight helmet.  One stain spot to the top (as shown) otherwise a nice solid display example.  SOLD	AAF Flight Helmet Set  Summer tan Type AN-H-15 cloth flight helmet (size XL) wired ~ WWII Type M-1944 flying goggles ~ Type A-14 Oxygen Mask (size Medium) wired.  The A-14 mask has split side rubber straps (as shown).  $325.00
AAF Type A-3 Mechanics Cap  Herringbone HBT cloth mechanics cap in solid condition.  One small hole (as shown) to the rear top of cap, otherwise excellent.  A partial spec tag remaining.   These originals are fairly scarce today.  $125.00	AAF Type M-3 .45 Cal Automatic Shoulder Holster Marked "Enger Kress" 1944 dated. Solid condition.  $145.00	AAF / CBI Officer's Pith Helmet ~ A scarce Calcutta India made Officer's "Pith" helmet ~ featuring a beautiful theater made bullion cap Eagle to front.  Quilted cloth cover in very good condition.  Excellent interior with Calcutta maker label.  A scarce item!  $550.00
AAF Type AN-6530 Flying Goggles  WWII era (New Old Stock) in original box - mint!  $295.00	AAF Flight Goggles  Made by Polaroid ~ Model 1021 flexible rubber type with various colored lenses.  Complete kit in near mint condition.  $125.00	AAF Flight Goggles Made by Polaroid ~ Type M-1944 all-purpose flexible rubber goggle.  In original box with replacement clear lenses and instructions.  The Type B-8 and M-1944 goggles were both used by Pilots and flight crew members during WWII ~ identical goggles.  $65.00
AAF Cloth Flight Suit  Good display condition with some light use wear as shown.  $145.00	AAF Type AN-6550 Leather Flight Pants - Shearling lined in solid condition.  Some scuffing to leather as shown, but solid display condition.  $125.00	USAF Type H-2 Bail Out Bottle Nice clean example ~ missing the rubber tubing connector.  I have more than one of these available.  $75.00
AAF Type A-17A Hack Watch  Elgin National Watch Co. ~ winds and runs fine.  $250.00	AAF / USN Type B-4 Life Vest ~ 1945 dated ~ solid pliable condition.  A nice display example!  $195.00
Post WWII
USAF Type B-5 Life Vest - An excellent 1950's era "Mae West" life vest.  Complete with die marker ~ a great display example.  $125.00	USAF Type K-2B Flight Suit  1950s / 60s era suit with light use wear as shown. A solid display example.  $75.00