Der Finn Posted February 12, 2015 Share #1 Posted February 12, 2015 This A-2 just sold last Saturday (Feb.7) at an auction in Huntington, Mass. for $2,500.00. Does anyone here recognize the squadron insignia? The artwork on the back is probably the most original theme I've ever seen and professionally done, too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantomfixer Posted February 12, 2015 Share #2 Posted February 12, 2015 Very nice A-2 is it a Dubow??? looks like one...love the artwork...can't help with the Sq though sorry...nice hide..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doinworkinvans Posted February 12, 2015 Share #3 Posted February 12, 2015 looks an awful lot like the 510th BS...but they didnt have the horseshoe and they have 3 bombs.... that is one beautiful jacket - Im suprised it didnt go for way more than that with that artwork and condition Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doinworkinvans Posted February 12, 2015 Share #4 Posted February 12, 2015 what does that outhouse say on it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffro Posted February 12, 2015 Share #5 Posted February 12, 2015 614th BS, 401st BG, the Lucky Devils. Jeffro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff TX Posted February 12, 2015 Share #6 Posted February 12, 2015 I believe this historic patch is from the 401st Bomb Group 614th Bomb Sq as it looks like JDK's 5 April 2008 post last update 28 April 2014. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffro Posted February 12, 2015 Share #7 Posted February 12, 2015 614th BS, 401st BG, the Lucky Devils. The B-17 'Secret Weapon' belonged to Lt. Utter and crew (no.7) according to this photo from 1945: Back of photo says: Lt. Utter And Crew (Crew 7) Of The 614Th Bomb Squadron, 401St Bomb Group, Pose On The Wing Of The Boeing B-17 "Flying Fortress" 'Secret Weapon' At An 8Th Air Force Base In England, 12 March 1945. Jeffro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff TX Posted February 12, 2015 Share #8 Posted February 12, 2015 Also check the A-2 picture collection at the website 401bg.org as one picture shows a large red outhouse with the title "Uncle Tom's Cabin" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazelot Posted February 12, 2015 Share #9 Posted February 12, 2015 Very nice jacket. On Ebay it would probably have sold for more.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffro Posted February 12, 2015 Share #10 Posted February 12, 2015 Here's a better photo of possibly the same jacket: If I had to guess, I'd say the jacket belongs to the guy standing on the right. Jeffro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Der Finn Posted February 12, 2015 Author Share #11 Posted February 12, 2015 Wow! Thanks for all of the info and photos, gentlemen! It is greatly appreciated. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDK Posted February 13, 2015 Share #12 Posted February 13, 2015 Very nice jacket. On Ebay it would probably have sold for more.... That one is a beauty! I agree, it would have sold for way more on ebay. Tom (Der Finn), if you got it, you got a heck of a great jacket at a super price! JD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8thairforce Posted February 17, 2015 Share #13 Posted February 17, 2015 Lovely Jacket !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kammo-man Posted March 6, 2015 Share #14 Posted March 6, 2015 Best jacket painting I have ever seen . owen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bellumbill Posted March 6, 2015 Share #15 Posted March 6, 2015 Kammo-man Couldn't agree more - guy must have kept that in a temperature, humidity controlled oxygen chamber for 70 years! Outstanding! Thanks for posting - Best to all, Bill K. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jguy1986 Posted March 14, 2015 Share #16 Posted March 14, 2015 Normally I don't check the auction listings more than 50 miles away from home, but had I known about this one I probably would have taken the time and driven out west just to see it in person. An absolutely outstanding example, and I'm sure the new owner is thrilled to have it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theinsigne Posted April 2, 2015 Share #17 Posted April 2, 2015 Very nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kammo-man Posted June 14, 2015 Share #18 Posted June 14, 2015 I got my repo A2 painted with this..... it came out really good. owen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Signor Posted June 14, 2015 Share #19 Posted June 14, 2015 614th Bomb Sqd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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