WWII FLIGHT JACKETS

Grouping VFN-90     WWII U.S. Navy F6F(N) Pilot's Grouping - Ensign Joseph Donchess  ~ Night Fighter Squadron 90 ~ known as the "Bats". Ens. Donchess flew numerous night strafing missions against Japanese shipping and Naval installations flying Grumman F6F(N) Hellcat fighters off of the USS Enterprise from Oct-'44 to May-'45, until the Enterprise was damaged by Kamikaze fighters off the coast of Kyushu Japan. VFN-90 also scored numerous aerial victories during WWII.  VFN-90 was one of only a handful of operational night fighter units during WWII.  An outstanding and historical grouping!  SOLD $6,500.00

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

20th Air Force A-2 Jacket  I.D.ed to F/O Morris E. Yancey ~ 61st Bomb Squadron, 34th Bomb Group, 20th Air Force.  Yancey was the Flight Engineer on B-29 Superfortress (42-65369) named "Black Sheep".  An early Government Contract jacket in a large (size 44).  Features an original painted leather Bomb Squadron patch to chest.  Original leather name strip.  Original knits in excellent condition, original zipper fully functional. A very clean solid leather body with light use wear only.  Overall, a solid original A-2 jacket!  SOLD $1850.00 More history on this veteran -    https://39th.org/39th/aerial/61st/crew34.html    https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/charlotte/name/morris-yancey-obituary?id=14634668

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

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.   $1,950.00

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!  $550.00

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
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