Original U.S. WWII B-17 MEMPHIS BLUES 385th Bomb Squadron Named A-2 Flight Jacket Untouched Antique Guns staccato of the French 75-millimeter

staccato of the French 75-millimeter [3-inch] guns

Our example here comes straight out of many years storage and is in full operational condition complete with the original bronze-mounting bracket arc that attaches to the left side of a Vickers MG receiver

Eisenhower remained in command of AFHQ until January 1944

was organized in 1867 (hence the date on the front plate) from Confederate veterans and existed until the beginning of WW2 when it was re-designated 175th U

Very good condition blade with most of the original phosphate finish

Original U.S. WWII B-17 MEMPHIS BLUES 385th Bomb Squadron Named A-2 Flight Jacket Untouched Antique Guns staccato of the French 75-millimeterOriginal Item: One of a kind. This is an exceptional A2 leather flight jacket issued to M. E. MITCHELL who was member of the 8th Air Force, 303rd Bomb Group, 358th Bombardment Squadron. He was a member of the crew of the Boeing B 17 Flying Fortress #42 29791 which was named MEMPHIS BLUES. Overall condition of the jacket is excellent and it is in a large size 42. The leather is still supple. The lining is original. The knit cuffs and the waist band