WWII
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8th Air Force Painted Type A-2 Flight Jacket
An excellent original flight jacket made by "Bronco Mfg. Co. New York" in
a (size 38). Features a nice English made 706th Bomb
Squadron patch to chest. Original knit elements, zipper,
liner, spec. tag etc. Shows typical light use wear only, in
overall solid original condition. The artwork is in
wonderful condition with minimal paint loss from wear.
Unfortunately, no veteran information with the jacket. A
wonderful display example!
$4,000.00
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8th Air Force B-17 Pilot's Type A-2 Jacket
- Named to Lt. Alfred P. Johansen - 369th Bomb Squadron
306th Bomb Group 8th Air Force ETO. Lt. Johansen flew the
B-17 Flying Fortress bomber named "Steady Hedy" in combat
and served from July 1944 - November 1944 in England. This
jacket is a beautiful original made by Aero Leather Clothing
Co. in a (size 40)- featuring a great English theater made
369th Bomb Squadron "Fightin 'Bitin" patch to chest,
original leather name strip, and evidence of leather rank
tabs to epaulets (now removed). No other insignia ever on
the jacket. Features original knit waistband with typical
use wear, period replaced knit cuffs, original Talon zipper
fully functional to 95% of the run - the last inch of the
upper track has a split (as shown) otherwise it zips up
fine. Original liner with light use wear only, original
spec and size tags. The leather body is soft and supple ~
overall an excellent solid original jacket with great
history. Lots more information on Lt. Johansen's combat
history on the 306th BG Association website. A nice
opportunity for the 8th Air Force collector! $3,000.00
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AAF / CBI 436th Bomb Squadron Type M-41 Cloth Jacket
A fantastic heavily adorned cloth M-41 jacket featuring all
CBI theater made leather insignia and Chits. The patches
and Chits are all multi-piece leather construction in
excellent condition. The cloth body is in excellent overall
condition (without) the typical use wear and fraying you
generally see to the cuff bottoms - these are excellent!
The liner shows some period wool cloth repairs, but well
done. A very solid M-41 jacket example with great
insignia! The 436th flew B-24 Liberators in the CBI theater
of operations.
SOLD
$2,500.00
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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
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14th Air Force CBI Type A-2 Jacket
A solid original early government contract jacket in (size
38). This came from a 375th Bomb Squadron veteran who had
it relined and re-knitted for wear. Sent directly from the
veteran to a local collector. Period original patches and
Blood Chit. An excellent display example.
SOLD
$1,650.00 |
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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!
$1,500.00
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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.
$1,350.00
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8th Air Force Type A-2 Jacket
A nice A-2 jacket named to Lt. "A.F. Burch". This is a "J.A. Dubow" made
jacket in (size 40). Has been relined, re-zipped and
re-knitted for wear. Original leather name strip,
embroidered squadron patch and Lt. rank on shoulders. Solid
leather body. Could be researched?
$1,200.00
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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.
$375.00
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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.
$425.00
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USN Type G-1 Flight Jacket
1951 dated G-1 jacket ~ made by "L.W. Foster Sportswear Co.
Inc." in (size 42).
This jacket is near mint with light use wear only.
A real beauty!
SOLD
$395.00
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CURRENT ISSUE /REPRODUCTION JACKETS |
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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.
$725.00
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CBI 23rd Fighter Group B-10 Flight Jacket
High quality reproduction Type B-10 cloth flight jacket made by At The
Front Clothing Co.
in a large (size 48). Features reproduction leather Blood Chit,
23rd F.G. unit patch and
14th Air Force shoulder patch.
This jacket looks hardly worn - in mint condition.
An excellent jacket for wear or display.
SOLD
$275.00
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USAF Flight Jacket
Modern nylon production of a type CWU-45 flight jacket. Made by Ultra
Force in a large (size XXL).
Never worn with tags. Add your own patches ~ a perfect wearer!
$125.00
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AAF Type B-6 Flight Helmet
A great shearling lined leather Bomber crewman's flight
helmet. An early Government contract label - no size tag
present, but I would estimate a (size small). Some light
verdigris on a few of the snaps. otherwise in good solid
condition ready for display.
$175.00 |
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USN Type M450 Flight Helmet
Summer weight cloth flight helmet completely wired with brown leather ear
cups. Made by "B-G, Inc." size tag is shredded, but I would
estimate a (size Medium).
Excellent display condition.
$175.00 |
USN Type NAF-1092W Flight Helmet
Shearling lined leather flight helmet with chin strap. Made by "B-G,
Inc." - no size tag present, but appears to be in a size
(Large to X-large). Three small splits to the leather on
the left ear area (as shown) otherwise excellent.
$90.00 |
USN Type AN6540 Flight Helmet
Late WWII on light weight green nylon cloth flight helmet. Made by "Slote
& Klein, Inc." in (size Medium) Named on brim to "S.H.
Spencer". Used for a fairly short period of time by the
Navy / Marines.
$165.00 |
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AAF Type M-3 Steel Flak Helmet - Nice original example with
light age toning to paint ~ all snaps and straps are intact
and functional.
SOLD
$225.00 |
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AAF Type A-14 Oxygen Mask
(New Old Stock) size Medium in original box and packaging.
$325.00 |
AAF Type A-9 Short Oxygen Mask
(New Old Stock) 1942 dated in original box. The rubber is
soft and supple ~ excellent original example. Scarce!
SOLD
$325.00 |
AAF Type A-10A Oxygen Mask
(New Old Stock) size Medium 1944 dated in original box. The rubber is
soft and supple ~ excellent original example.
SOLD
$325.00 |
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AAF Oxygen Mask Container
WWII era for storage use in the aircraft. In very good
condition with typical age ~ I have two available.
$45.00
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AAF Cold Weather Mask
NOS condition soft chamois leather. $40.00 |
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USAF Type A-13 Flight Helmet -
Early USAF leather helmet used with the early (Type P) hard
helmets as a liner headset. Made by "Lite Mfg. Co. Inc." in
a (size Large). Wired with type H-75/A-1C electroincs.
Note the plug cord has been cut from the back as shown, and
the chin strap is missing as shown. Good condition
otherwise.
$60.00 |
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WWII Aviator's Google
- Civilian manufacturer made for civilian and military Pilot's during
WWII. Two-piece cushion, excellent frame and strap with
plastic lenses. The rubber cushions are a bit stiff, but
still good. A nice display set.
$125.00 |
WWII Aviator's Goggle
- American Optical brand in original aluminum tin case.
One-piece cusion still soft and pliable, original strap,
excellent metal frame with no corrosion, Amber green glass
lenses intact, no cracks.
A nice complete original set of WWII A/O goggles!
SOLD $200.00
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AAF Flight Suit - Type A-4
(Size 40) Excellent original early WWII era flight suit.
This appears to be a "new old stock" suit, but does have a
couple of moth spots from storage (as pictured). One is
near the front waist area and the other on the rear of the
lower leg, otherwise pretty much a mint piece ready for
display.
SOLD
$185.00 |
USN Flight Suit
~Early post-WWII era green nylon lightweight flight suit ~
made by "Alda Mills" in (size 38). Near mint condition.
SOLD
$75.00 |
USN Type Z-2
Anti-Blackout Suit
~ Early post-WWII era "G-suit" ~ made by "The Berger Bros. Co. Inc." in
(size 40 short). This is a great early Navy jet pilot
G-suit in near mint condition.
SOLD
$85.00 |
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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
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AAF Type A-6A Gunner's Gloves
An excellent matched pair made by "Elite Glove Co. Inc." in a (size
large). Bothe gloves are soft and supple with light use
wear only. An excellent display set!
$125.00 |
AAF Type A-9A Gunner's Gloves
An nice matched pair, soft and supple leather condition with
light use wear only. Both of the original ink printed spec
tags remain, but are faded (as shown). I would estimate
these are size large. An excellent matched pair ready for
display!
$125.00
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AAF Type B-2 Shearling Cap
Made by "Shaw-Barton, Inc." in size 6 7/8 ~ near mint condition.
$325.00
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WWII Aviator's Sunglasses
Very good pair of period original sunglasses with purple
toned lenses.
$75.00 |
USAAF Sunglasses
Labeled "Rockglas - Army Air Forces Type" on the case. Both the leather
case and the glasses are in very good to excellent
condition.
$125.00
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AAF Type D-2 Walk Around Oxygen Bottle
A scarce complete Oxygen tank with regulator in original carry bag. These
were used by Aircrews in high altitude bombers to move from
one station to another within the aircraft. Hard to find
these with the cover and strap intact. A nice unit.
SOLD
$225.00
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AAF Type A-8 Navigation Watch - In original box.
SOLD
$150.00
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AAF Type A-17A Hack Watch
Elgin National Watch Co. ~ winds and runs fine.
$250.00
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