Jorgeenriqueaguilera
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Nothing beats an original and this is very rare example from the Korean War that marked the birth of the first nylon version of the B-15 series; the TYPE B-15B Intermediate Flying Jacket. This Intermediate jacket was developed after WWII ended and around this time, L-2 for light zones, N-2 and N-3 for heavy zones (which also used Olive Green nylon) were also adopted. From this point on, all USAF flight jackets were replaced with nylon. This specific example was made by The Gardner Corporation under contract no. AF33(038)12016 in fiscal year, 1950.
This jacket belonged to P-51 pilot during Korean war. He also flew 25 missions in the B-17 during WWII and retired as a Colonel after Vietnam war. Unfortunately, the family didn't want to disclosure the name of the veteran, well that happens sometimes....
The condition of this jacket is superb, which is amazing considering it is over 73 years old and saw actual action during service. All the parts are original to the jacket. No UV fading on the shell. The mouton collar and the leather oxygen mask tab are immaculate. Blackened Prentice zippers are intact and working perfectly. Contract tag is mint. Knits have some moth holes, which is common due to the nature of the material.
Left shoulder depicts the color printed U.S AIR FORCE logo in decent shape retaining its original colors.
Say no more guys, enjoy it!
Regards,
Jorge
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This jacket belonged to P-51 pilot during Korean war. He also flew 25 missions in the B-17 during WWII and retired as a Colonel after Vietnam war. Unfortunately, the family didn't want to disclosure the name of the veteran, well that happens sometimes....
The condition of this jacket is superb, which is amazing considering it is over 73 years old and saw actual action during service. All the parts are original to the jacket. No UV fading on the shell. The mouton collar and the leather oxygen mask tab are immaculate. Blackened Prentice zippers are intact and working perfectly. Contract tag is mint. Knits have some moth holes, which is common due to the nature of the material.
Left shoulder depicts the color printed U.S AIR FORCE logo in decent shape retaining its original colors.
Say no more guys, enjoy it!
Regards,
Jorge
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