WW2 WWII 8th Air Force USAAF POW B-17 Bombardier Grouping

Posted on October 18, 2019 by admin Posted in wwii

WW2 WWII 8th Air Force USAAF POW B-17 Bombardier Grouping

WW2 WWII 8th Air Force USAAF POW B-17 Bombardier. Fresh from the estate of James P Mause. Bombadier on “Boom Town”. Jacket with white staining and a couple moth holes (have not attempted to clean). Shirt that is heavily damaged with a big hole and a bunch of moth holes. (have not attempted to clean). Medals (none are named). 70+ Letters from 1942. Bracelet with his name inscribed. Check out photos on this imgur link of details on Jacket and Shirt \. Second Lieutenant (Air Corps) James P. Mause (ASN: 0-735202), United States Army Air Forces, was captured by German forces on or about June 22, 1943 and was held as a prisoner of War until his return to U. Military control at the end of hostilities in May 1945. I will be listing several of his POW Medallions separate so check them all out! The item “WW2 WWII 8th Air Force USAAF POW B-17 Bombardier Grouping” is in sale since Sunday, September 29, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\WW II (1939-45)\Original Period Items\United States\Uniforms”. The seller is “georgiaestates” and is located in Alpharetta, Georgia. This item can be shipped to United States.

WW2 US Army Air Force USAAF Sperry Ball Turret Hand Control Unit Trigger

Posted on October 14, 2019 by admin Posted in army

WW2 US Army Air Force USAAF Sperry Ball Turret Hand Control Unit Trigger

This is an excellent original period piece. For use in the ball turret like that of the B-17. The item “WW2 US Army Air Force USAAF Sperry Ball Turret Hand Control Unit Trigger” is in sale since Wednesday, October 2, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\WW II (1939-45)\Original Period Items\United States\Field Gear, Equipment”. The seller is “steviewonder2002″ and is located in Santa Rosa, California. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

WW2 US Air Force USAAF Airborne / Paratrooper Mae West Life Preserver Dated 1945

Posted on September 12, 2019 by admin Posted in force

WW2 US Air Force USAAF Airborne / Paratrooper Mae West Life Preserver Dated 1945

WW2 US MAE WEST LIFE PRESERVER. As used by the US Air forces and the US Paratroopers on D day. All the straps, buckles and metal hardware are fully intact and are in good condition. The two black rubber mouth inflation tubes are in good condition and the rubber is not perished. The one tube does have a small split at the end (see photo 11). Both CO2 cartridge holders are still present and are in excellent condition. They are still complete with the pull cords that still move freely. The life preserver is marked in the bottom corner and reads. Dated April 23rd 1945. It does have and shows some staining and marks to the material due to age but overall the life preserver it is in excellent condition. I have not tried / attempted to inflate it. I try to describe items the very best i can and take the best photos as possible. Please check my feedback. The item “WW2 US Air Force USAAF Airborne / Paratrooper Mae West Life Preserver Dated 1945″ is in sale since Monday, August 26, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectables\Militaria\World War II (1939-1945)\Field Gear”. The seller is “m_1944″ and is located in cwmbran, Torfaen. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Featured Refinements: WW2 US Field Gear
Modified Item: No
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Country/ Organization: United States
Issued/ Not-Issued: Issued
Type: Field Gear
Conflict: World War II (1939-1945)
Service: Air Force
Era: 1914-1945

Vtg Men’s 1940s WWII USAAF Air Force Flying Coveralls Sz Large 42 M 7447

Posted on September 6, 2019 by admin Posted in men's

Vtg Men's 1940s WWII USAAF Air Force Flying Coveralls Sz Large 42 M 7447

WWII USAAF Flying Suit. There are some tiny minor flaws including a few moth craters (left upper armpit, right front shoulder). Marks on the back right shoulder. There is NO tag on the inside; we checked. Please look over attached photos to get a good idea of over all condition. Marked sz 42 Medium. A 42 is on the smaller end of a large in the chest, and the “medium” refers to the length. Chest (Measured from armpit to armpit across chest, then doubled)- 23 inches across; 46 inch chest. Waist (Measured across waistline, then doubled) – 20.5 inches across, 41 inch waist. Hips- (Measured level with bottom of zipper, across long ways, then doubled)- 24 inches across; 48 inch hips. Rise- (Measured from seam of crotch up to waistband)- 13.5 inches. Thigh (Measured from crotch seam across to outer seam, then doubled)- 14 inches; 28 inch thigh. Inseam- (Measured from crotch seam to end of pant leg)- 27 inches. Leg Opening- (Measured across pant leg opening, then doubled)- 10.5 inches across, 21 inches. The item “Vtg Men’s 1940s WWII USAAF Air Force Flying Coveralls Sz Large 42 M 7447″ is in sale since Saturday, August 24, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\WW II (1939-45)\Original Period Items\United States\Uniforms”. The seller is “raer_town” and is located in Lawrence, Kansas. This item can be shipped worldwide.

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WW2 US Army Air Force Navigator wing pin back Sterling 3 inch USAAF

Posted on September 3, 2019 by admin Posted in army

WW2 US Army Air Force Navigator wing pin back Sterling 3 inch USAAF

NAVIGATOR wing ; Full size 3 inch sterling , pin back. Two piece construction , no maker marks. This wing looks like it was made from an observer wing with the navigating World device attached by the maker. A really nice wing, heavy sterling Silver [0.925 fine] , this wing would have been worn by a Bomber plane Navigator on one the US Army Air Force bombers like 8th Air Force B24 & B17 or 9th air Force B26 & B25. Any Navigator in the AAF would have worn one of these on their Jacket or shirt. 100 % real and very nice. Pin back 3 inch full size. The item “WW2 US Army Air Force Navigator wing pin back Sterling 3 inch USAAF” is in sale since Wednesday, July 19, 2017. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\WW II (1939-45)\Original Period Items\United States\Pins”. The seller is “steviewonder2002″ and is located in Santa Rosa, California. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

1940s WWII A-2 Horsehide Leather Flight Jacket Bronco MFG Corp. USAAF AIR FORCE

Posted on August 19, 2019 by admin Posted in 1940's

1940s WWII A-2 Horsehide Leather Flight Jacket Bronco MFG Corp. USAAF AIR FORCE

Her name for sale is an original wwii issued A-2 leather flight jacket. The jacket is named to Col. The jacket is well worn but intact. Appears to of had the cuffs/knits replaced period many years ago and the liner is well worn as well. The leather is pliable but most of the seams are VERY fragile and will tear under pressure. Mostly the lower half of the jacket and around the collar. Bellow I have attached a web link to his obituary and also a small summary of his service. Affectionately referred to as Mr. Army National Guard Aviation, took his first flight with his dad in 1929 and earned his private pilot license in 1943. He would eventually become one of the most experienced aviators in Rhode Island Army Aviation history. He was both a fixed and rotary wing instructor pilot with more than 9,000 military flight hours and 12,000 total hours flight time. He saw combat during WWII as a 19-year-old infantryman, and earned the Bronze Star and Purple Heart during the Battle of Leyte. His Rhode Island Army Aviation career spanned three decades, starting in 1954 as an Aviation Officer with the 43rd Division Artillery at Hillsgrove and concluding in 1977 as the State Aviation Officer at Quonset Point. Russell was Flight Activity Commander at Hillsgrove from 1956 until 1974, and then became the first Rhode Island State Aviation Officer and Army Aviation Support Facility Commander. Though he retired federally at the rank of colonel he was promoted to brigadier general in the Rhode Island Army National Guard shortly before his retirement in 1977. Joseph Garrahy declared January 7, 1978 as Russell J. Johnson Day in Rhode Island. The item “1940s WWII A-2 Horsehide Leather Flight Jacket Bronco MFG Corp. USAAF AIR FORCE” is in sale since Monday, February 25, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\WW II (1939-45)\Original Period Items\United States\Other US WWII Original Items”. The seller is “vintagepast12″ and is located in East Providence, Rhode Island. This item can be shipped to United States.

Modified Item: No
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

Wwii Us Army Air Forces Usaaf Flight Flying Parka Jacket Coat Type B-7 B7 42r

Posted on August 18, 2019 by admin Posted in wwii

Wwii Us Army Air Forces Usaaf Flight Flying Parka Jacket Coat Type B-7 B7 42r

Original WWII US Army Air Forces / Army Air Corps’Aleutians’ flight parka type B-7. White sheepskin with brown leather bands and pockets. Original buttons, zippers and cotton loops all in good working condition. Original black and gold tag, manufactured by Aero Leather Clothing Co. With a 1942 contract. The back left seam has been repaired as shown. It is hard to see the extent of the tear underneath. Leather patches have been sewn on the inside and outside. The upper right shoulder shows a tear in the leather. There is a small tear on the front, near the bottom left pock et. Rare large size: 42R. Fits an XL in today’s side. Armpit to armpit: 23in. Neck to hem: 36in. Shoulder to cuff: 27in. Armpit to cuff: 18in. Please check & enlarge all pictures as they are an important part of the item description. Don’t forget to check my other insignia and patches for sale. Feel free to contact me should you have any question regarding this item. Ill be happy to answer you. I speak English & French. Important notice for COLORADO RESIDENTS ONLY. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. Please contact me should you need more time. International bu y ers are welcome! I will not mark it as a gift or lower the declared amount on the custom forms. The item “WWII US ARMY AIR FORCES USAAF FLIGHT FLYING PARKA JACKET COAT TYPE B-7 B7 42R” is in sale since Friday, August 16, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\WW II (1939-45)\Original Period Items\United States\Uniforms”. The seller is “44thcollectorsavenue” and is located in Littleton, Colorado. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Ww2 Us Army Air Forces Usaaf Officer Dress Cap Visor Hat Khaki Cotton Tropical

Posted on August 8, 2019 by admin Posted in army

Ww2 Us Army Air Forces Usaaf Officer Dress Cap Visor Hat Khaki Cotton Tropical

Original WWII US Army and US Army Air Forces officer OD wool gabardine dress cap. OD wool gabardine crown, with green wool mohair, hard russet leather visor and front chinstrap. Original gold tone officer front insignia. Note the USAAF logo shown in the cover. Size: 6 7/8 (US). The visor is slightly warped. Still nice as displayed on a head form. Please check & enlarge all pictures as they are an important part of the item description. Don’t forget to check my other uniforms and equipment for sale. Feel free to contact me should you have any question regarding this item. Ill be happy to answer you. I speak English & French. Important notice for COLORADO RESIDENTS ONLY. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. Please contact me should you need more time. International bu y ers are welcome! I will not mark it as a gift or lower the declared amount on the custom forms. The item “WW2 US ARMY AIR FORCES USAAF OFFICER DRESS CAP VISOR HAT KHAKI COTTON TROPICAL” is in sale since Friday, August 2, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\WW II (1939-45)\Original Period Items\United States\Hats & Helmets”. The seller is “44thcollectorsavenue” and is located in Littleton, Colorado. This item can be shipped worldwide.

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Vintage Vtg 1940s B-15 Flying Flight Jacket Military US Army Air Forces USAAF

Posted on August 5, 2019 by admin Posted in vintage

Vintage Vtg 1940s B-15 Flying Flight Jacket Military US Army Air Forces USAAF

1940s Vintage USAAF B-15 Flight Jacket. Has stains and damages(see pics). Please see pics to assess condition! Measurements (in inches, with garment laying flat). Approximate Modern Size : SM (Tag size : 40). Total Length (fold of neckline, down back) : 23.2′. Shoulder-Seam to Shoulder-Seam Width (across front) : 19.7′. Sleeve Length (shoulder-seam to sleeve-end) : 24.2′. Sleeve Length (armpit to sleeve-end) : 18′. Armpit to Armpit width (across front) : 23.3′. Please pay close attention to measurements. Do not rely on tag size as ore-worn items may have been altered, stretched or shrunk and vintage sizes do not directly translate to modern sizes. Feel free contact with me questions! The item “Vintage Vtg 1940s B-15 Flying Flight Jacket Military US Army Air Forces USAAF” is in sale since Sunday, August 4, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\WW II (1939-45)\Original Period Items\United States\Uniforms”. The seller is “vintage_tgt” and is located in Los Angeles, California. This item can be shipped to United States.

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USAAF 8th Air Force 100 BG custom painted repro A-2 Flight Jacket size 42. A2

Posted on August 2, 2019 by admin Posted in usaaf

USAAF 8th Air Force 100 BG custom painted repro A-2 Flight Jacket size 42. A2

Note: This is a vintage REPRO jacket…. Late 1970’s accurate early reproduction A-2 Flight Jacket, superb patina, size 42. One-off custom painted artwork depicting 8th Air Force B-17 “Quittin’ Time” of the 100 Bomb Group. The painting has been aged to give a true vintage WW2 flight jacket appearance. Perfect for display or wearing, especially reenactors. The jacket is horsehide, one of the late 1970’s desirable due to their accuracy at the time, Avirex A-2. Not to be confused with their inferior later jackets, these early jackets pre-dated the first Aero and Eastman jackets and at the time were the best available reproductions, they are of equal accuracy and quality as early Eastman, Real McCoys and Aero repro jackets. Correct cotton lining, Talon brass zip, collar snaps and hook, wool knits (in good order with the usual piling associated with the early knits). The label is missing but this is definitely an early Avirex. I added the custom paint artwork depicting a genuine B-17 of the famed 100 Bomb Group. I then carefully aged and antiqued the artwork to give the look of a true WW2 vintage jacket. The jacket looks and would suit any reenactor or for display and offered at a price way below custom jackets from other repro makers. Size is a 42 and fits as such. Measurements are 22″ pit to pit, 19″ shoulders, 25″ shoulder to cuff, 24″ base of collar down back. I a man 5’10 and wear a 42/44 in jackets and it fits me fine. Condition is vintage but very good, leather has superb character, seal brown with areas of a reddish hue, great wear and patina, a few scuffs at shoulders, zip works fine. See all photos for detail. The item “USAAF 8th Air Force 100 BG custom painted repro A-2 Flight Jacket size 42. A2″ is in sale since Saturday, July 20, 2019. This item is in the category “Collectables\Militaria\World War II (1939-1945)\Uniforms”. The seller is “rarestonepaul” and is located in Kent. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Clothing Type: Jackets
Issued/ Not-Issued: Not-Issued
Service: Air Force
Era: 1914-1945
Type: Uniform/ Clothing
Conflict: World War II (1939-1945)

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