This uniform grouping belonged to WWII B-26 Marauder aviator John Surman. He served as the armorer/tail gunner on the crew of Fifinella of the 575th Bomb Squadron, 391st Bomb Group, 9th Air Force. This outfit operated out of England and later Continental Europe during 1944 and 1945, often in support of advancing ground forces. Internet searches of Surmans name, that of his crews pilot (Sam Jacobi), and the planes nickname (Fifinella) turn up photos of this veterans crew and plane. The grouping itself comes with everything seen in the above photos: uniform jacket and pants, garrison cap, some photos/post cards/other ephemera, some ribbons, a WWII Victory Medal, a Good Conduct Medal, an Air Corps patch, and some other miscellaneous items. The coat is named very clearly inside to Surman with the proper matching laundry number and serial number. The uniform is also in good condition, with only a few pinehad sized moth nips that are difficult to find (see photos). The only item in poor condition is the old pair of aviator sunglasses that came with the grouping, as they have deteriorated and suffered lens cracking with age. Overall, a great group with many items that all came together and named to the same WWII aviator. The item “WWII Uniform Group B-26 Tailgunner 9th Air Force” is in sale since Saturday, May 19, 2018. This item is in the category “Collectibles\Militaria\WW II (1939-45)\Original Period Items\United States\Uniforms”. The seller is “cperkins501″ and is located in Culver City, California. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States