ORIGINAL BOWLERS SHIRT & UNIFORM CO,. INC FLIGHT SUIT FROM NORTHROP/MCDONNELL DOUGLAS YF-23

[Jorgeenriqueaguilera]

Gents,

It's been a while but I just got back from a long trip and I wanted to share this extremely rare piece from an extensive grouping: the original flight suit worn by the Jim Sandberg while testing the Northrop/McDonnell Douglas YF-23 (PAV-2) on its first flight.

This flight suit was made by Bowlers Shirt & Uniform Co., Inc. This company provided uniforms for test pilots from Northrop, Lockheed, and Grumman, among others.

The condition of this piece is mint, which is rare considering it's over 30 years old and the nature of its use.

Left chest depicts the embroided name "JIM SANDBERG".

Right chest depicts a Northrop McDonnell Douglas ATF-23 flight test patch.

Left shoulder depicts the USA flag patch.

Right shoulder depicts an ATF CTF patch.

One of the coolest aspects of this grouping is that Jim provided pictures of himself wearing the flight suit during the first flight.

Say no more guys, enjoy the pics.

Regards,
Jorge

 

[Jorgeenriqueaguilera]

 

[Jorgeenriqueaguilera]

And the fit pics of course.

 

[bazzer]

Very cool plane as well
Baz

 

[Jorgeenriqueaguilera]

I agree! When I was a kid I used to build model airplanes, and I had a YF-23 from Testors (actually still have it in South America), but I would never have thought of owning the original flight suit from this airplane. Interesting how life turns out.

 

[D97x7]

Very cool.
So it is true, while most of us have been grounded Jorge has been away in his time machine again

 

[ausreenactor]

Great get and super to see you back!

 

[B-Man2]

Jorge ..... We’ve missed you !!
Welcome Back !!
I see from your new acquisitions that you’ve been time traveling again . The 1990s .. I presume. The next time you go back do me a favor and see if you can find my ex-wife , and tell her that she was completely wrong about me and that I did amount to something !

 

[Flightengineer]

Jorge, you looks cool in this flight suit and helmet. Did you get also YF-23 with this nice stuff from your trip in 90s?

 

[MikeyB-17]

Oh Gawd, he’s back, making us all pig sick jealous with his incredible collection. Mark my words, he’s got McQueen’s A-2 stashed away somewhere! And they all look great on him! Good to see you, Jorge! Hell of a suit!

 

[Nickb123]

Rad. Big shame the contract lost out. Such an interesting plane. There’s one housed on display in Torrance, CA.

 

[Flightengineer]

Rad. Big shame the contract lost out. Such an interesting plane. There’s one housed on display in Torrance, CA.

Yes, interesIrting bird... once made a model from Italeri - gray version, the Gray Ghost ... She remained a technology demonstrator, like our S-47.

 

[Nickb123]

Yes, interesIrting bird... once made a model from Italeri - gray version, the Gray Ghost ... She remained a technology demonstrator, like our S-47.

At least you have the Su-57. That’s a big cool airframe.

 

[Jorgeenriqueaguilera]

Thanks guys! This flight suit and helmet is part of an extensive grouping that belonged to Jim. I'm about to finish all the pics of the stuff, most of them are test pilot uniforms, which is my main focus. He has been involved in the evaluation of over 40 types of airplanes, mostly tactical jets. F-4, F-5, F-14, F-18, F-20, YF-23, and B-2 among others.

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[ausreenactor]

Looking forward to the future updates... you have been 'busy'!

 

[Jorgeenriqueaguilera]

They are almost done. During my absence the past 3 1/2 months, the time machine brought back over 70 new jackets home. Gosh, taking the proper pics is such a task, but at the same time I enjoy checking the details. All I have to say is that we are going to be very entertained the next few months.

 

[B-Man2]

They are almost done. During my absence the past 3 1/2 months, the time machine brought back over 70 new jackets home. Gosh, taking the proper pics is such a task, but at the same time I enjoy checking the details. All I hace to say is that we are going to be very entertained the next few months.

Anything is a size 46 ?

 

[ausreenactor]

They are almost done. During my absence the past 3 1/2 months, the time machine brought back over 70 new jackets home. Gosh, taking the proper pics is such a task, but at the same time I enjoy checking the details. All I hace to say is that we are going to be very entertained the next few months.

That's a LOT of buying... you need a holiday!

 

[Jorgeenriqueaguilera]

I think I need another vacation!

 

[Jorgeenriqueaguilera]

Anything is a size 46 ?

Just posted one!