5 Vtg Vietnam War Era United States Air Force Posters / Prints USAF – Miniguns & More. These posters come as shown. Some minor wear along the edges. Measures 17″ x 22″ & 15″ x 22″. These are Official U. Air Force posters printed by the U.
Our inventory changes daily so please check back often. We are not accepting offers. Prices are as listed. 7th Bomb Wing Patch, 380th Air Refueling, 516th Tactical Airlift, Tactical Air Command, 621st Squadron, USAF Navigator Wings, Ribbon pins, and bar pins. Any tarnish, wear or marks is consistent with age.
Vintage 1972 USAF N-3B Military Parka Cold Weather Flying Jacket Medium. Air Force N-3B Cold Weather Flying Parka, produced under a 1972 Defense Supply Agency contract. This is a true military-issue garment built for extreme cold conditions, featuring the classic sage green nylon shell, heavy wool-blend insulation, and fur-trimmed hood. A foundational piece of Cold War military outerwear that heavily influenced modern parka design. Made by Lancer Clothing Corporation, a verified U. Defense contractor of the era. Type: Jacket, Flying, Man’s – N-3B (Modified). Era: 1972 (Cold War / Vietnam-era issue). Insulation: Wool-blend interlining (60% wool / 40% cotton). Care: Dry clean only. ? Why This Era Matters. Early-1970s N-3B parkas represent the last generation of heavy wool-insulated USAF flight gear before later synthetic cost-cutting changes. These versions are widely regarded as warmer, heavier, and more durable than modern reproductions or civilian Alpha Industries releases-making them especially desirable to collectors, heritage wear fans, and gorpcore enthusiasts. ? Condition (Read Carefully). Used – Good Vintage Condition with Authentic Service Wear. No rips, tears, or fabric failure. All seams, snaps, buttons, and zippers intact. Hood fur trim present and full. Interior lining and insulation remain solid. The outer shell shows visible surface marks and staining throughout (see photos), consistent with age and real military use. These marks are purely cosmetic and do not affect structure, warmth, or wearability. This is the kind of honest patina collectors expect-and often prefer-in an original 1970s military parka. Nothing has been restored, altered, or replaced. USAF N3B parka, vintage military parka, Cold War flight jacket, 1970s N3B, US Air Force jacket, military cold weather parka, sage green parka, wool insulated parka, Lancer Clothing Corp, MIL-J-6279H, vintage military outerwear, gorpcore parka.
Jacket, Flying, Mans, Nylon Twill. Sage Green, USAF 1511 Type N-3B. Mil-J-6279F (USAF) Size Medium. This jacket weighs about seven pounds. I believe this jacket is the Vietnam era according to the research I have done. Please conduct your own research. I do not know for certain the exact manufacturing date. The following is only provided as a source of reference. The N-3 Parka evolved through a series of specification changes, starting with the original 1945 issue. The first model of “Jacket, Aircrew, Heavy, Attached Hood, Type N-3″ was labeled Specification No. 3110 and had an olive green nylon outer, wolf fur rim on beaver lined hood, and was wool mouton insulated with a nylon inner lining. Around 1950, after the U. Air Force separated from the Army, the model became N-3A, the specification became MIL-J-6279 and the nylon outer was USAF blue in color. By 1958 the parka was known as the N-3B, under specification MIL-J-6279A and was grey in color. The specification continued to evolve from MIL-J-6279B and by the 1970s the color changed to Sage Green under MIL-J-6279F. By then the insulating layer was changed to a warmer, lighter polyester padding. Becoming “Jacket, Flying, Man’s Nylon Twill, Sage Green USAF 1511, Type N-3B” by the time of MIL-J-6279F in 1964.
The 1963 USAF L-2B Flight Jacket is a collectible item from the Vietnam era, specifically designed for military personnel. Made in the United States under MIL-J-7448E specifications, this original piece of militaria showcases the rugged and tactical design of the time. The size X-Large reflects the need for a comfortable and functional uniform for those serving in the US Air Force during this conflict. This jacket offers a tangible link to the historical and challenging period of the Vietnam War.
5 Vtg Vietnam War Era United States Air Force Posters / Prints USAF – Skyraiders & More. These posters come as shown. Some minor wear along the edges. Measures 17″ x 22″. These are Official U. Air Force posters printed by the U.
The product is a Vietnam era USAF 965th Airborne Early Warning & Control Squadron patch with the motto Semper Vigiles. It is a collectible item related to the Air Force and militaria, specifically representing a unit within the Air Force specializing in airborne surveillance and control. The patch features unique design elements and insignia associated with the unit’s history and mission during the Vietnam era. RARE VIETNAM ERA USAF 965th AIRBORNE EARLY WARNING & CONTROL SQUADRON “SEMPER VIGILES” PATCH TDY S. Beginning 1 April 1965. The squadron was activated in 1955 at McClellan AFB in California; it was an element of 552nd Airborne Early Warning & Control Wing, and in 1956 was added to the Air Defense Command’s radar network. It was equipped with Lockheed Super Constellation RC-121 “Warning Star” aircraft, later redesignated EC-121. The 965th was one of several such squadrons, which were created for the purpose of extending the range of US land-based radar. Elements of the 965th augmented the 966th at McCoy AFB in Florida during the Cuban Missile Crisis. Beginning in April 1965, the 965th began rotating elements to South East Asia S. On four-month periods of Temporary Duty (TDY), probably alternating deployments with two sister 552nd AEW&C Wing squadrons (963rd & 964th). Initially they were part of Big Eye (later College Eye) Task Force, then simply 552nd Wing’s Detachment 1. They flew orbits over the Gulf of Tonkin from Tan Son Nhut Air Base, in support of Operation Rolling Thunder. Their role was to alert strike aircraft when enemy MiG fighters launched; crews also included linguists who monitored enemy radio communications with their aircraft. In October 1966 an orbit over Laos was added, and those flights were from bases in Thailand, in support of Operation Barrel Roll; these aircraft also monitored “Igloo White” sensors emplaced along the Ho Chi Minh Trail. Tan Son Nhut was abandoned as a basing location about Feb 1967 due to threat of ground attacks; some aircraft were based in Taiwan as well as Thailand. These missions continued for 965th until June 1970. For its role in S. During the Vietnam War, the 965th received four Air Force Outstanding Unit Awards (but Combat V–for Valor–only pertained to July 1969 to June 1970 period) and the Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross w/ Palm for period Apr 1966 to June 1970. The 965th was inactivated on 30 June 1971. This patch measures 4 inches wide and 4 inches high. I don’t know where it was made, but I do know it was of the period described above. Both front and reverse surfaces of this patch are no glow. It doesn’t appear to have ever been sewn on; it would be more accurately described as “Pre-owned, “.
One group of U. AIR FORCE items from the estate of the late Captain Paul E. Our stock number # 105389-C3. Includes the Commendation Medal with original box and original certificate from 1960s, One 8X10 copy of a photo of Capt Gauntz, one original Citation to accompany award of commendation medal, one dog tag, one sterling pinback wings, one Bible from Nana, one copy of a clipping from the FL newspaper, and all of the items pictured. Captain Gauntz also served during the Vietnam era.
This is a wooden plaque featuring the patch of the 307th Tactical Fighter Squadron, nicknamed the Stingers. Condition noted in photos. Collectible military plaque made my Bitos Plaque Makers in the Phillipines.