FLIGHT JACKETS AND GEAR
GROUPINGS & MEDALS| METAL INSIGNIA & MISC ITEMS
| WWII FLIGHT JACKETS |
          AAF Type A-2 jacket 819th Bomb Squadron (H) / 30th Bomb Group - known as the "Bats Out Of Hell" - flying B-24 Liberators in the SWP Theater. Jacket made by "J.A. Dubow, Inc" in a (size 38) - features an original theater made painted on leather 819th "Bats Out Of Hell" patch to chest, original knit elements with some typical mothing to cuffs, otherwise very good. Original "Talon" zipper fully functional, original spec and size tags. The liner is very good plus, with some light use wear only. The leather shell is also very good plus, with typical light use wear only. No other trace of insignia ever on the jacket. Overall, a nice straight original jacket. $2,000.00 |
                USAAF Type B-3 Shearling Flight Jacket This early Type B-3 jacket is in excellent condition showing little evidence of use wear. The original yellow QM card inventory stock tag indicates it is in wartime serviceable condition. The tag is dated 1944 and was un-doubtedly placed on this garment following a depot inspection and re-dye process. This jacket was originally manufactured in 1941, and as one of the earlier prewar B-3 jackets, it was originally manufactured in redskin shearling. The original maker remains a mystery as the tag illustrates this is one of the many “no maker” labels produced during that period. Also note that the tag does not indicate “U.S. Army Air Forces Property”. This is typical of prewar tags, many of which did not include this verbiage. The jacket also features the two-piece back with the vertical seam running from collar to waist down the rear of the jacket, again typical of these early prewar B-3’s. The jacket shows little wear to the lining, illustrating perfectly the intent of the re-dye was to standardize the color. In 1943, the U.S. Government began a program where original flight equipment, including jackets, were submitted to various depots for inspection, repair and overhaul. In the case of leather flight jackets, including both the A-2 and B-3, this overhaul process often included a refinish or re-dye of the original leather. Original orders outlined that the intent was to evaluate these garments for re-issue, and the re-dye process was intended to both protect the jacket for continued service and to re-color the jackets to improve their appearance and provide more consistency for a uniform appearance. The dyes used for this process were almost always in a dark brown “seal” color, although some A-2’s have been seen re-dyed in the russet brown color as well. Many of these re-dyed B-3’s did find their way back into planes prior to the end of hostilities, and there are many re-dyed B-3’s named to servicemen who saw action before the end of the war that are in private collections today. I have no doubt this jacket was placed back into inventory, but was never re-issued before the end of the war. Overall condition is excellent and ready for display! SOLD $1,450.00 |
        20th Air Force Type B-15 cloth jacket 25th Bombardment Squadron - B-29s 20th Air Force SWP Theater. Approximately a size (40) jacket with a great CBI made multi-piece leather 25th BS patch to chest and a nice inked AAF insignia to shoulder. Original knit elements in very good condition with some light wear only, original "Talon" zipper fully functional, a nice original honey-brown fur collar. The cloth shell is excellent overall, very clean. A very solid original B-15 jacket from a distinguished 20th Air Force unit. $1,250.00 |
        USAAF Type B-10 Flight Jacket Made by "Oldin - Dennis" in (size 40). A very clean original jacket. Some typical use wear in the knits, but still very good. Very clean and vibrant cloth shell. Nice fur collar. Overall, an excellent original example! $1,650.00  |
       USAAF Type B-15A Flight Jacket A Government Contract label in (size 42). A really clean original here ~ some very minor use wear to knit cuffs, otherwise excellent. About as clean as they come if you want just one nice example! $650.00 |
       WWII USN Type M-422A Flight Jacket- Made by "Edmond T. Church Co. Inc." in (size 44). A true WWII Navy period flight jacket in very solid original condition. A nice large size! SOLD $575.00 |
    WWII U.S. Navy Pilot's Trench Coat A nice heavy WWII era leather Pilot's Type M-69 trench coat made by "Gordon & Ferguson Co." in a (size 42). These were generally worn by long-range transport Pilot's and in cold weather flight operators. Overall, very good condition ~ a nice fur collar, soft supple leather, excellent knit elements. A nice solid original example. $350.00 |
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| POST WWII JACKETS |
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       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 |
      Korea Era USN Type G-1 Flight Jacket Made by "Werber Sportswear, Inc." in (size 40). A 1951 dated (Mil-J-7823 (AER) spec tagged jacket. A solid original jacket in very good condition. The zipper is fully functional, but the (pull tab) is missing. A great display example! $250.00 |
| CURRENT ISSUE /REPRODUCTION JACKETS |
        CBI ICWATC A-2 Flight Jacket High quality reproduction leather flight jacket made by Good Wear Leather Clothing Co. in a large (size 46). Features reproduction leather Blood Chit, ICWATC squadron patch and CBI Theater shoulder patch. Some light use wear to cuffs, otherwise this jacket is in near mint condition. An excellent jacket for wear or display. $600.00 |
