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
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
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
WWII 8th Air Force Air Gunner’s Tunic
Here is an 8th Army Air Force tunic attributed to Tech Sergeant Patrick L Whittle Radio Operator/Gunner who was with the 379th Bomb group 525th Squadron based at Kimbolton flying in B17 Aircraft completing 25 missions between 16th December 1943 until 13th March 1944.
The tunic is a four pocket service dress in a size 37L.
1.On the left we have a pin back Air Gunners Wings ... read more
WWII 8th Army Air Forces Officer’s Tunic 392nd Bomb Group
Here is a named 8th Air Force Officer’s four pocket tunic to a Navigator 2nd Lieutenant Robert W Shoenberger of the 392nd Bomb Group 576th Bomb Squadron flying B24’s out of Wendling Norfolk.
The tunic is an Officer’s four pocket service jacket in very good overall condition no moth damage.
1. Bullion 2nd Lt rank to the shoulders (left side needs a stitch)
2. Bulli... read more
US Air Force Navigator Wing - Post War Issue.
A USAF Navigator Observer wing circa 1947. This is a high quality details on the wings, usually found on English made examples from WWII. Pin back roller safety catch is missing. No maker marks.
Full size at 3 1/8” read more
65.00 GBP
WWII US Army 101st Airborne Division “Type 1” Patch
A hard to find 101st Airborne Division commomly known as a “Type 1” patch. Two piece shoulder patch in good condition.
The Airborne arc measures 2 3/8”
The Eagle patch measures 2 1/2”
During World War II, it was renowned for its role in Operation Overlord the D-Day landings and airborne landings on 6 June 1944, in Normandy, France, Operation Market Garden, ... read more
WWII 101st Airborne Division “Type 2” Patch
Here is a 101st Division two piece patch, commonly known as a “Type 2” Patch in good condition.
Airborne arc measures 2 5/16”
Eagle patch measures 2 1/2”
During World War II, it was renowned for its role in Operation Overlord the D-Day landings and airborne landings on 6 June 1944, in Normandy, France, Operation Market Garden, the liberation of the Netherl... read more
WWII US Army 101st Airborne Division “Type 4” Patch
A 101st Airborne Infantry Division one piece construction patch, known as a “Type 4” In good condition.
During World War II, it was renowned for its role in Operation Overlord the D-Day landings and airborne landings on 6 June 1944, in Normandy, France, Operation Market Garden, the liberation of the Netherlands and, perhaps most famously, its action during the Battle of the Bulge... read more
WWII US Army 101st Airborne Division “Type 4” Patch
Here is a 101st Airborne Infantry Division patch known as a “Type 4” two pieces to this set a US made eagle patch with a British made Airbirne Arc. Both in good condition.
During World War II, it was renowned for its role in Operation Overlord the D-Day landings and airborne landings on 6 June 1944, in Normandy, France, Operation Market Garden, the liberation of the Netherlands ... read more