Is this real or what????

[Rutger]

http://cgi.ebay.com/1950s-Air-Force-Che ... s_Clothing

On occasion similar jackets (liners) appear on Ebay.

Is this for real or what?

Rutger

 

[watchmanjimg]

It's real, and in some cases can get pricey although it has zero appeal to me.

 

[Rutger]

Ok, but what's the purpose of it, apart from being an identifying jacket?
Never seen pictures of the era with ground crew looking like that.
Could imagine this on a carrier.

Rutger

 

[Dr H]

Could be useful if you're found silk-less in the Grand National :lol:

 

[watchmanjimg]

I believe its sole purpose was to make it easier to see personnel working on the flight line. You've got to admit it's anything but subtle.

 

[Willy McCoy]

It's very rare to find one of these. I think LJmilitaria has one. The jacket was worn by the lead man that guides the aircraft into position on the runway/tarmac.

 

[Weasel_Loader]

Jim is correct. They were meant to be worn by aircraft crew chiefs during marshaling of aircraft on the flight line. I used to have a photo of one in use on my computer, but cannot for the life of me find it now. :roll:

 

[nogbat]

come on boys own up .. :lol: who has one hidden away