USAAF, USAF and USN Flight Jackets and Flight Pants

[khwchan888]

AN-J-3A

This is the predecessor of the famous G-1 jacket. There is NO G-1 jacket in WW2, the first G-1 is made in 1947.

 

Fighter Squardon 3 (VF-3)

 

Back of Neck

There are 2 types of stenciles at the back one is US (in black), the other is llike the one above.

[khwchan888]

G-1 (Type J-7823B)

 

Attack Squadron 55 (VA 55)

 

Label

[khwchan888]

A-2 with Bunny Paint

 

Front

 

Back

 

Bunny Detail

 

Zipper Detail

 

 

Can anyone tell me the unit that this jacket belongs?

[khwchan888]

G-1 (Type J-7823D)

 

Fighter Squadron 114 (VF-114)

 

Front

 

Label

 

Blood Chit

[Bluehawk]

A-2 with Bunny Paint

 

Bunny Detail

 

Can anyone tell me the unit that this jacket belongs?

 

I tried looking this up for you, and discovered that other people have been unable to identify Bugs Bunny insignia too... I think there are 3-4 very similar versions existing out there.

 

Here is the link I saw, which you may know about already.

 

http://members.aol.com/brimiljeep/WebPages...atchMISCPg.html

[khwchan888]

I tried looking this up for you, and discovered that other people have been unable to identify Bugs Bunny insignia too... I think there are 3-4 very similar versions existing out there.

 

Here is the link I saw, which you may know about already.

 

http://members.aol.com/brimiljeep/WebPages...atchMISCPg.html

 

 

Thanks for your help.indeed I have that link.

[khwchan888]

G-1 (Type J-7823E)

 

Fighter Squadron 194 (VF-194)

 

Front

 

Label

[Bluehawk]

Thanks for your help.indeed I have that link.

Sorry...

 

I think I'll try hooking up with the USAF Heraldry people, they oughta know if anybody does?

 

Here's the link I'll use:

http://afhra.maxwell.af.mil/contactusemail.asp

 

SOMEBODY out there wore that insignia...

[khwchan888]

USN AL-1

 

This is WW2 and Korean War time flight jacket of the US Navy.

 

Front

[khwchan888]

WFS S-18342B

 

For some odd reason that I do not know, a lot of people named this suite as G-8 but this name is not the official name.

 

Jacket

 

Label

 

Pants

 

Label

[khwchan888]

WFS S-18342C

 

VA-65 Jacket Front

 

VF-151 Jacket Front

 

VF-151 Jacket Back

 

Label

[khwchan888]

CWU-36/P (MIL-J-83382A (USAF))

 

Front

 

Label

[khwchan888]

CWU-36/P (MIL-J-83382B (USAF))

 

Front

 

Label

[jerry_k]

Very nice jackets!!!! Thanks for share!

Maybe do You have some USN flight jacket from ww2???

 

Best regards,

Jerry K.

[khwchan888]

CWU-36/P (MIL-J-83382C (USAF))

 

Front

 

Label

[khwchan888]

Very nice jackets!!!! Thanks for share!

Maybe do You have some USN flight jacket from ww2???

 

Best regards,

Jerry K.

 

Yes I have some WW2 USN jackets as well and some is already in the post and I have a few more that has not been photographed.

[Bluehawk]

Kenneth,

 

The USAF heraldry office has replied. I copy their message here below. There were attached 6 images to his mail. One of them closely resembles the Bugs Bunny image on your leather jacket. It came from the 427th Bomb Squadron.

 

I am unsure of how to get the attachments sent to you other than by forwarding, or some other way.

 

Here is the text of our conversation, so you'll have those contacts for yourself if you wish.

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"I am most grateful to you Mr. Bailey.

 

We are trying our best to identify that unit, era, and related matters for historical and provenance purposes.

 

I will pass your generous reply on to the others for their handling.

 

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Bell, M S (aka Bluehawk)

Joplin, MO

 

http://www.TreatAnySoldier.com

http://www.AnyAirman.com

http://www.usWarDogs.org

http://www.Trackpads.com

http://www.USMilitariaForum.com

 

 

----- Original Message ----

From: "Bailey, Carl E Civ USAF AETC AFHRA/RSO" <[email protected]>

To: [email protected]

Cc: "Haulman, Daniel L Civ USAF AETC AFHRA/RSO" <[email protected]>; "Gamma, Lynn O Civ USAF AETC AFHRA/RS" <[email protected]>

Sent: Thursday, September 18, 2008 3:19:32 PM

Subject: FW: USAF Heraldry - WWII Flight jacket insignia

 

Mr. Bell,

 

I've attached several Bugs Bunny emblems that were used during WW II.

Perhaps these explain why you see so many different versions. Be aware

that these emblems are copyrighted and you must receive permission

before publishing.

 

If we can be of further assistance, please let us know.

 

v/r

 

//SIGNED//

CARL E. BAILEY, YA-02, DAFC

Historian, AFHRA/RSO

Maxwell AFB, AL 36112-6424

DSN 493-2481, Comm (334) 953-2481

 

 

 

 

-----Original Message-----

From: Haulman, Daniel L Civ USAF AETC AFHRA/RSO

Sent: Thursday, September 11, 2008 11:02 AM

To: Bailey, Carl E Civ USAF AETC AFHRA/RSO

Subject: FW: USAF Heraldry - WWII Flight jacket insignia

 

Carl,

Please answer this request. It is a mystery that needs solving.

Thanks.

Dan

 

-----Original Message-----

From: Gamma, Lynn O Civ USAF AETC AFHRA/RS On Behalf Of AFHRA/NEWS

Sent: Thursday, September 11, 2008 10:52 AM

To: Haulman, Daniel L Civ USAF AETC AFHRA/RSO

Subject: FW: USAF Heraldry - WWII Flight jacket insignia

 

 

 

-----Original Message-----

From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]

Sent: Thursday, September 11, 2008 10:51 AM

To: AFHRA/NEWS

Cc: [email protected]

Subject: USAF Heraldry - WWII Flight jacket insignia

 

Name: Mike Bell

 

Address: 2702 Quincy

Joplin, MO 64801

 

Inquiry: Content

 

Comment:

 

In WWII, some aviation unit used an image of a standing Bugs Bunny,

chomping on a carrot... usually painted on the chest or back of leather

flight jackets. I've seen a few versions of the image, but cannot find

anything to identify the name/number of the unit. I've tried every known

publication I could get access to. Can anyone tell me what it is,

please? MSBell USAF 1963-66 43151A 3345th CMS, ATC

[khwchan888]

Thanks a lot for the information. you can forward the message to me at [email protected]

[khwchan888]

A-2, 7th FS, 49th FG, 49th FW, 5th AAF, USAAF

This is a very rare painted A-2 that belongs to a fighter pilot instead of bomber crew. You probably find 10 bomber crew painted jackets to 1 fighter pilot painted jacket.

 

Front

 

7th Fighter Squadron Patch

 

49th Fighter Group Patch

 

USAAF Patch

 

Label

[BEAST]

Very nice reference thread that you have started! Hope this one gets pinned also.

 

Here is a N-2B with hood. The tag is a little unclear, but I believe that the contract date is 1962 (maybe 1952?). Note the compass on the sleeve pocket. This coat came from a PJ who gave it to his little brother. His little brother (now grown and in his 50's) gave it to me.

 

 

[BEAST]

N-2B label

 

[khwchan888]

N-2B label

 

 

Must be 62 as in 1952 there is no N-2B just N-2A which is blue in colour.

[khwchan888]

CWU-45/P (MIL-J-83388 (USAF))

 

Front

 

Label

[khwchan888]

CWU-45/P (MIL-J-83388D (USAF))

 

Front

 

Label

 

Bloodchit Used During the 1st Iraq War

[khwchan888]

USAAF B-13 Officer's Flight Jacket, Major, USAAF (ex-8th AAF, USAAF)

 

This is my new addition to my collection. This is the Officer version of flight jacket, it is more of a service dress jacket. The other ranks version is call B-14. I do not understand the rational to design such jackets as it is different from A-2, B-15 etc. This jacket is very rare.

 

Front

 

Label

 

Logo

 

Left Shoulder Patch

 

Right Shoulder Patch

 

All the insignia are ORIGINAL to the jacket.