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Indian-made CBI Aerial Gunner Jacket


KurtA
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Found this the other day. The SSGT chevrons are US-made, but all the other insignia is Indian-made. Both shoulder patches are snap-on. The USAAF patch is a nice printed variation with white backing. The jacket is a very loose weave type of material.

 

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That is an awesome jacket. I was told in another thread about my Great Aunt's service in the CBI that this material is refered to as aertex fabric.
Here is a pic of my Aunt's blouse she wore while in the CBI made of the same material.


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Phil

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That is an awesome jacket. I was told in another thread about my Great Aunt's service in the CBI that this material is refered to as aertex fabric.

Here is a pic of my Aunt's blouse she wore while in the CBI made of the same material.

 

 

Semper Fi

Phil

 

That's a nice one, Phil - especially with the Indian-made SSGT chevrons.

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I think I like that AAF patch just as much as the jacket itself!

 

Me too. I can't believe it's very scarce, but I can't recall seeing another like it. See lots of printed CBI's but not AAF.

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