turmanator Posted May 11, 2017 Share #1 Posted May 11, 2017 Is this worth pursuing?Apparently has the guys name i english and Korean Only pictures I have Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumpin Jack Posted May 11, 2017 Share #2 Posted May 11, 2017 The insignia are WWII era. The jacket is either modified or commercial. I would say well worth a follow up. Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattS Posted May 11, 2017 Share #3 Posted May 11, 2017 USAAF corporal radio operator in the CBI, the squadron patch is the 3rd Combat Cargo Squadron, 1944-45. See: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/328th_Airlift_Squadron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doinworkinvans Posted May 11, 2017 Share #4 Posted May 11, 2017 yes buy that jacket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattS Posted May 11, 2017 Share #5 Posted May 11, 2017 I'm going to bet that name is in Chinese and not Korean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattS Posted May 11, 2017 Share #6 Posted May 11, 2017 yes buy that jacket +1, I'd buy that in a heartbeat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BILL THE PATCH Posted May 11, 2017 Share #7 Posted May 11, 2017 Definitely WW2, nice even with the slight damage. Buy it fast Sent from my XT1031 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turmanator Posted May 12, 2017 Author Share #8 Posted May 12, 2017 Just picked it up. Its a modified M38 Parsons Jacket. Very cool. I'll post pictures after I get some dinner in myself! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KurtA Posted May 12, 2017 Share #9 Posted May 12, 2017 Outstanding jacket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted May 12, 2017 Share #10 Posted May 12, 2017 10th or 14th Air Force patch on tat other side? Check out the posts in this topic to understand why either a 10th or 14th AF patch would of been worn on that side of the shouldeer in AF units in the CBI. http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/166035-uncommon-and-obscure-combat-patches-being-worn/page-17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turmanator Posted May 12, 2017 Author Share #11 Posted May 12, 2017 You're right it is the 10th! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doinworkinvans Posted May 12, 2017 Share #12 Posted May 12, 2017 Can't wait to see it. Thats a super jacket. Great CBI patches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turmanator Posted May 12, 2017 Author Share #13 Posted May 12, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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doinworkinvans Posted May 12, 2017 Share #16 Posted May 12, 2017 Absolutely great patches!! The standard for CBI theater made leather patches. What is the name? Maybe a picture of the name tag? Awesome jacket!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turmanator Posted May 12, 2017 Author Share #17 Posted May 12, 2017 3rd Combat Cargo patch is mulipiece and might not be as old as the rest? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turmanator Posted May 12, 2017 Author Share #18 Posted May 12, 2017 Name is Charlie Bovee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doinworkinvans Posted May 12, 2017 Share #19 Posted May 12, 2017 All of those leather patches are multipiece leather. Its just as old dont worry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doinworkinvans Posted May 12, 2017 Share #20 Posted May 12, 2017 This is him http://myreporternews.com/2016/02/23/charles-oscar-bovee-jr/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turmanator Posted May 12, 2017 Author Share #21 Posted May 12, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turmanator Posted May 12, 2017 Author Share #22 Posted May 12, 2017 Wow great info doinwork! I bought this in South Houston near Ellington AFB where we participate in the airshow every year. Bet thats where he was seeing WWII planes from and naming them! Just sn extra tie to him! Very exciting addition to my small collection! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry_k Posted May 12, 2017 Share #23 Posted May 12, 2017 Wow that is great jacket. Worth to buy! Regards, Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattS Posted May 12, 2017 Share #24 Posted May 12, 2017 Excellent save! Looks like a M-41 field jacket with added leather trim and collar? There may be the remnant of a tag in the pocket. Very cool! Here's his enlistment info: https://aad.archives.gov/aad/record-detail.jsp?dt=893&mtch=4&cat=all&tf=F&q=BOVEE+CHARLES&bc=sd&rpp=10&pg=1&rid=7399935&rlst=2794368,7399935,7766802,1785115 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turmanator Posted May 12, 2017 Author Share #25 Posted May 12, 2017 Its actually an M38 jacket. I first thought M41 but if you look at the M38 - Bingo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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