Jacket, Flight/A-2, CBI, USAAF, Brown

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Identifier1995-01-09_image_001Accession Number1995-01-09Catalog Number1995-01-09/1Object NameJacket, FlightDescriptionUSAAF leather jacket, Type A-2. Dark brown leather with brown knit cuffs and bottom waistband. Leather epaulets at shoulders. Snap down collar with hook and eye at neck top. Zipper down front, beneath flap. 2 lower front flap pockets with snap closure. 2 metal grommets below each arm. Lined inside with light brown fabric. Leather loop at back neck. Several leather patches inside jacket. At PR bottom, American flag, leather, made into pocket, 7''x8.50''. White background, red stripes sewn on. Blue section with stars cut out, showing white background. 2 seams around outer edges. Middle back, American Volunteer Group (later 14th Air Force). Leather shield, 10.50''x8''. Bottom has red & white stripes. Top section is blue with white star on PL to Symbolize 'U.S.'. On PR circle with rays to symbolize China (form Chinese flag). PR top, 20th Air Force (earlier 20th Bomber Command). Leather patch 5'' diameter. Black background with white grid. '20' at top.MaterialLeatherServiceUSAAFManufacturerBronco Mfg. Co.Date1942Signature/MarksLabels: "Type A-2 ; Drawing No. 30-1415 ; A.C. No. W33-038AC1716 ; Property of Air Force U.S. Army ; Bronco Mfg. Co. New York, NY ; Size 38"DimensionsShoulders flat: 17 in./Pit to Pit flat: 16 in./Marked size: 38Bibliographic CitationThe Museum of Flight CollectionsRightsIn copyright

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