Heated USAF flight suit from fifties

[Rutger]

It looks like a legit description (and a very decent price) to me so I'd thought I post this for those interested:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1950-KOREAN-W ... 58a6af0c9f

 

[watchmanjimg]

Nice rig! If you look closely you'll see that it was inspected in 1950 but is likely of pre-1947 manufacture due to its being labeled "Property Air Forces, U.S. Army."

PS: I looked at the documents and there appears to be an earlier date of either June 1945 or 1946.

 

[Peter Graham]

If the postage wasn't so damn expensive I'd buy that. Love the manual. I notice it shows a B-10 jacket so surely it's late WW2 era ?

 

[watchmanjimg]

Yes, Peter. If you look closely at the documents the pre-USAF date is visible. The manual could have been printed earlier still, but in any case this suit was an AAF item so the B-10 does not surprise me. It's a great find for someone!

 

[dujardin]

thanks for the info

i'm 99% sure it's a ww2

we may read for sure two dates (stamped in green) : 1950 ... 1945.... and i think in the left corner (small lettering) i may read 1943 (but not sure)


really coollllllllllllllll price

 

[ausreenactor]

Looks great for the price. Even factoring in shipping it represents a sound investment...Great for the war room..

 

[Peter Graham]

Just the thing for your collection Marcel.

 

[dujardin]

already get one

and alas, 1000 X alas .... i think i will no more , or rarely, buy something in USA due to the °%£*°%£* (incoming) taxes i have to pay
i'm very disapointed about that, so sad

 

[Peter Graham]

I'm not really well up on this sort of kit but I suspect that the paperwork and packaging are a lot rarer than the jacket itself.

 

[dmar836]

WWII all the way. Looks like June 45. There is no modern use other than display but this is the easiest of the three heated suits to find and afford. I just grabbed one as well because that long extension cord is quite difficult to find without getting it in the "boxed" form. I donated an F-3 suit to the local CAF and quickly they asked for an extension cord to the rheostat. I wasn't about to give up my only one from the blue bunny! I don't think they will get this one either!
Thanks for the tip,
Dave
PS If I hadn't already bought it I would add the last one just due to the decent price.

 

[Jeff M]

Too bad it wasn't in my size...and easily adaptable to my house's electric plugs. Could have used something it keep me warm when I watch the tele.......

 

[Peter Graham]

Too bad it wasn't in my size...and easily adaptable to my house's electric plugs. Could have used something it keep me warm when I watch the tele.......

:lol: That's a great idea Jeff.