Brettafett
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Apologies if this has been posted before, but worth a look-see.
Incredible story here...
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Copy states...
Group of correspondence and Original WWII A2 Flight jacket, signed by Medal of Honor recipient and aviation legend General James Harold Doolittle.
The jacket is a 1942 contract run; W535ac 27798, by JA Dubow. Size 38.
It has the snap-down collar, sewn epaulets, and collar hook. Some heavy fraying at cuffs, slight tear on the tag, mothing at waistband, and some wear to the leather, but otherwise in good condition - supple leather, lining great. This A-2 Jacket is signed on the inside, "J. H. DOOLITTLE" and there is a photograph of him signing this jacket included with a letter that reads, "It was a pleasure to meet you and I hope that autograph doesn't fade. They sometimes do, you know." -- Letter is dated 1978 and signed "J.H. Doolittle" from his Mutual of Omaha office letterhead in Los Angeles, California. Envelope for this letter bears his return address and name as well. Two New Years cards, both from his home in California, signed similarly "J. H. Doolittle" one dated 1980, the other 1982, each with a personally typewritten message of thanks. Lastly, there is a letter on Mutual of Omaha personal Doolittle stationary, dated 1982, thanking the owner of this A-2 jacket for his Christmas card, signed simply "Jim." The letters are in near mint condition with their original envelopes, and the A-2 jacket is in excellent - near mint condition. 4 full autographs of JH Doolittle and one "Jim." Wartime A-2 Jacket, signed by Doolittle, with a photo of him signing it. Excellent.
Incredible story here...
Jimmy Doolittle Autographed A 2 Jacket & Letters
Group of correspondence and Original WWII A2 Flight jacket, signed by Medal of Honor recipient and aviation legend Gene
Copy states...
Group of correspondence and Original WWII A2 Flight jacket, signed by Medal of Honor recipient and aviation legend General James Harold Doolittle.
The jacket is a 1942 contract run; W535ac 27798, by JA Dubow. Size 38.
It has the snap-down collar, sewn epaulets, and collar hook. Some heavy fraying at cuffs, slight tear on the tag, mothing at waistband, and some wear to the leather, but otherwise in good condition - supple leather, lining great. This A-2 Jacket is signed on the inside, "J. H. DOOLITTLE" and there is a photograph of him signing this jacket included with a letter that reads, "It was a pleasure to meet you and I hope that autograph doesn't fade. They sometimes do, you know." -- Letter is dated 1978 and signed "J.H. Doolittle" from his Mutual of Omaha office letterhead in Los Angeles, California. Envelope for this letter bears his return address and name as well. Two New Years cards, both from his home in California, signed similarly "J. H. Doolittle" one dated 1980, the other 1982, each with a personally typewritten message of thanks. Lastly, there is a letter on Mutual of Omaha personal Doolittle stationary, dated 1982, thanking the owner of this A-2 jacket for his Christmas card, signed simply "Jim." The letters are in near mint condition with their original envelopes, and the A-2 jacket is in excellent - near mint condition. 4 full autographs of JH Doolittle and one "Jim." Wartime A-2 Jacket, signed by Doolittle, with a photo of him signing it. Excellent.
