WWII USAAF Named A-2 Jacket and Service Uniform

Here we have a named US Army Air Corps Grouping to a 35 mission Pilot, flying B-17 “Flak Sack” Serial 44-8528 out of Sudbury, Suffolk with the 486th Bomb Group in 834th Squadron.

The group consists of the following:-
1. A-2 Leather Flight Jacket in good overall condition by Roughwear Clothing Co. In a size 40. Some age and service wear, liner has wear at the collar, shou...  read more

Code: 57801

Captain James Newson Listing Continued

James E Newsom was awarded his pilot wings on February 8th 1944. Following graduation was posted to Alexandria L.A. and assigned a crew, eight remained together throughout the war. (Crew number was 6338). Lt. Newsom and his crew arrived in England on 28th October 1944 and were assigned to 486th Bomb Group, 834th Squadron, 8th Air Force, Based at Sudbury Suffolk. The crew were assigned a new B...  read more

Code: 57802

United States Navy G1 Flying Jacket

U.S.Navy Buaer leather flying jacket by Star Sportswear Mfg. Co. Mouton fur collar with chin strap, 2 flap pockets, half back belt, elasticated cotton cuffs/waistband some snags and wear, Talon zipper. USN stamp to back of collar (faded). Inside pocket on the left.

The jacket is in good overall condition with some wear but no rips or tears.

Jacket size is in the me...  read more

Code: 55190

Named Korean War Leather A2 Private Purchase

A Private purchase A2 Leather Flying Jacket Korean War Liaison pilot.
Attributed to Captain Charles “Ace” Kieffer L-4 Grasshopper Piper Cub Liaison Pilot. Awarded Silver Star for gallantry in action.

In good condition with age related service wear, Rare patches, on the left is a Rare WWII Helicopter Training Squadron (Significance unknown further research needed) and on t...  read more

Code: 57102

WWII US Air Army 8th Air Force “A2” Leather Flight Jacket

Here is an A2 Leather Flying Jacket in good condition with a 97th Bomb Group hand painted leather patch attributed to the 97th Bomb Group who flew out of Polebrook and Grafton-under-Wood from June 1942 until November 1942 with the 8th Air Force and later transferred to the 12th and 15th Air Forces.
Leather is in good overall condition, no rips or tears cuffs and lining original. Makers ...  read more

Code: 57101

WWII US Army Air Force 8th Air Force “A2” Leather Flying Jacket

Here is a Named 8th Air Force USAAF Leather Flying Jacket. Named to Sgt Air Gunner/Engineer Richard Hartman, completed 32 missions. Flying B-24 and B17’s for the 486th Bomb Group 832nd Bomb Squadron out of Sudbury Suffolk.

Good overall condition in a size 40, leather is supple no tears to the leather. Original lining and label manufactured by Spiewak and Sons contract date is 1...  read more

Code: 57099