Jorgeenriqueaguilera
Well-Known Member
Gents,
Today I would like to share one of the rarest flight jackets ever produced. This is an Experimental Test Sample of the Type L-2.
The Experimental Test Sample jackets were produced in different models, materials and colors. In fact they have some variations with the production jackets.
The construction of this jacket is similar to the L-2A, but this model’s exterior is made of a wool gabardine fabric with a light-weight nylon twill inner lining.
Inner tag shows:
DATE 1-19-65.
TYPE L-2.
SIZE 40S
M.G. Charles Dubois
This example belonged to USAF Maj. Gen. Charles Dubois. He was a Flying Tiger and also became an WWII AAF ACE, credited with shooting down 6 enemy aircrafts in aerial combat. After the war he joined the Missouri Air National Guard, and was recalled to duty in the Korean War, serving in both the Strategic and Tactical Air Commands. He retired in 1970 as a Major General.
The condition of this jacket is amazing considering it’s over 55 years old. All parts are original to the jacket. Both zippers and snaps are working perfectly.
Left chest depicts a USAF Command Pilot Wings name tag, impressed “CHARLES DUBOIS”.
As a side note, these Experimental Test Sample jackets were worn from the 1950's and up into the 1970's. Most of the time being issued to high ranking officers. It is such an honor to own one with this provenance.
That being said, enjoy the pics!
Regards,
Jorge
Today I would like to share one of the rarest flight jackets ever produced. This is an Experimental Test Sample of the Type L-2.
The Experimental Test Sample jackets were produced in different models, materials and colors. In fact they have some variations with the production jackets.
The construction of this jacket is similar to the L-2A, but this model’s exterior is made of a wool gabardine fabric with a light-weight nylon twill inner lining.
Inner tag shows:
DATE 1-19-65.
TYPE L-2.
SIZE 40S
M.G. Charles Dubois
This example belonged to USAF Maj. Gen. Charles Dubois. He was a Flying Tiger and also became an WWII AAF ACE, credited with shooting down 6 enemy aircrafts in aerial combat. After the war he joined the Missouri Air National Guard, and was recalled to duty in the Korean War, serving in both the Strategic and Tactical Air Commands. He retired in 1970 as a Major General.
The condition of this jacket is amazing considering it’s over 55 years old. All parts are original to the jacket. Both zippers and snaps are working perfectly.
Left chest depicts a USAF Command Pilot Wings name tag, impressed “CHARLES DUBOIS”.
As a side note, these Experimental Test Sample jackets were worn from the 1950's and up into the 1970's. Most of the time being issued to high ranking officers. It is such an honor to own one with this provenance.
That being said, enjoy the pics!
Regards,
Jorge
