ORIGINAL ROLEN SPORTSWEAR COMPANY TYPE L-2B LIGHT ZONE FLYING JACKET MIL-J-7448C (USAF)

[Jorgeenriqueaguilera]

Gents,

Today I would like to share an interesting nylon example, the L-2B. This specific jacket was made by Rolen Sportswear Company under contract number AF-36-(600) 6471, in the fiscal year 1959.

The MIL-J-7448C is the fourth model of the L-2B, which has a beautiful silver lining. The L-2B was tested in a very short period of time immediately after the Korean War, and is the most successful light zone jacket for the L-2 series deployed on the front line.

This jacket belonged to Major George G. Grundy, who served in Korea and was released from active duty in 1961.

The example is in great condition, considering it is over 60 years old. All parts are genuine to the jacket. Oxygen mask tab is in perfect shape. Blackened Conmar zippers and snaps look and work perfectly. It has a couple of moth holes on knits, which are common due to the nature of the material.

Right chest depicts a 32nd Air Division patch.

Both epaulets depict Major rank insignia.

Left shoulder depicts a color printed U.S. AIR FORCE logo still in good shape.

Hope you guys enjoy it!

Regards,
Jorge

 

[Jorgeenriqueaguilera]

 

[Jorgeenriqueaguilera]

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[Flightengineer]

Incredible as always.
Jorge, buddy, is there any type of jacket you don't have?

 

[Jorgeenriqueaguilera]

Thanks, Dmitry! Still a long list to find!!!!

 

[Dany McDonald]

Stunning L-2-B Jorge, thank you for sharing your collection, you are appreciated! Your pieces actually inspire me to look-up and compare RM/Buzz offerings and sometime buy a replica.

Dany

 

[MaydayWei]

Thanks, Dmitry! Still a long list to find!!!!

You say that, but do we believe it?

 

[B-Man2]

Zzzzzzzzzzz
Huh !! what???
Jorge posted another mint ,gem original jacket ??…………. again???
That’s nothing new !!
( Trying to be funny Jorge, because I’ve run out of WTFs! Holy Shits !! OMGs !!
And Wows!! )
You rock dude !!

 

[warguy]

Beautiful piece of history there. Thanks for sharing Jorge.

 

[mindful]

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What a gem and the fits pretty spot on love the hat to

 

[bazzer]

Lovely looking jacket great fit
Baz

 

[Lorenzo_l]

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[B-Man2]

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[B-Man2]

Does anyone have a photo of how the Oxygen Tab on these jackets actually works? I assume that the oxygen hose or mask has a clip of some type that clips on to the un-sewn zipper side of the tab, but I’ve never actually seen a photo of the set up . Thanks

 

[autopilot]

I have a beaten up jacket of the same model and manufacturer. It needs a new zipper which I have learned are very under a rock..