A Special Gift From a Friend (L2B)

[mbaquerizo]

The jacket that initially sparked my interest in vintage Nylon, was recently passed down to me as a birthday gift from a close friend and collector.

Interested in hearing any information regarding the contact, besides the little I already know. This is my second L2B, the first being an Buzz Repro that doesn't fit quite as well, or have details as spot on when compared to this one.

I guess I can care less about it's worth, since it was a gift I have no intention of selling, but regardless if anyone has any insight into it I'd love to know.

Sorry if these images are small, the actual photos taken with my phone can be seen at the link below:

https://www.flickr.com/photos/7191215@N03/

Thanks for reading!

 

[Rutger]

That's a fine gift to receive, I suppose you already checked the unit patches.

 

[dujardin]

that's what friends are made for

nice present

enjoy the wear

 

[Phantomfixer]

That is an awesome L2B....very generous gift....enjoy it!!

 

[watchmanjimg]

Great jacket and patches. The 75th Military Airlift Squadron flew the mighty C-5A Galaxy beginning in 1970 but my guess is that this earlier L-2B is more likely from the unit's C-141 era. As I understand it the designation of "Military Airlift Squadron" took effect in 1966, so assuming it's original as configured there's a very good chance this jacket was worn during the unit's service in Vietnam. In any case it's a beauty!

 

[mbaquerizo]

watchmanjimg,

Thank you so much for the info! from the small bit of info i was given, the jacket was sold by the son of the owner, and yes, he was serving and wore this jacket during Vietnam.

Thanks again!

 

[dmar836]

Not sure of value but it's very nice. Embroidered label is unusual, no?
Dave

 

[TankBuster]

Very nice looking jacket!

Dave, the label looks like the usual to me.

 

[dmar836]

Yes, just that it's an early one. I was back on the value question.

 

[Willy McCoy]

Great Jacket. Looks fine.

 

[PADDY_M]

Sweet.