AndyUSMC Posted June 3, 2016 #1 Posted June 3, 2016 A2 jacket from the 339th FS. Latest find from the estate of a WW2 veteran He told me that his dad was in the 339th when they shot down Admiral Yamamoto. This is a size 42 made by I Spiewak & Sons.
JDK Posted June 3, 2016 #4 Posted June 3, 2016 Very nice find. I used to have a group history. I will check and see if I still have it and if I can dig anything up on him. On a side note,. Spiewak A-2s always seem to have that finish wear on the shoulders and arms. For some reason their leather tanning process didn't stand up as well as other makers. JD
spencer@LSBauctions.com Posted June 3, 2016 #10 Posted June 3, 2016 Very nice. I hope you'll let us know if it ever becomes available for sale...
Salvage Sailor Posted March 9 #13 Posted March 9 On 6/3/2016 at 8:25 AM, AndyUSMC said: A2 jacket from the 339th FS. Latest find from the estate of a WW2 veteran He told me that his dad was in the 339th when they shot down Admiral Yamamoto. This is a size 42 made by I Spiewak & Sons. NARA Film -->> FAMOUS ARMY FIGHTER PILOTS OF THE 339 FIGHTER SQUADRON Shot List 1) AV P-38s in flight, peel off. 2) AV-MCU P-38s in formation. 3) CU Major John W. Mitchell in cockpit, puts on helmet, closes cockpitwindows. 4) MCU Pilots walk across field, & briefed before take-off. 5) MCU Major John W. Mitchell, Capt. Thomas Lanphier, Lt. Rex Barber, Lt. Besby Holmes, Lt. Douglas S. Canning, Lt. Deton Goerke, Lt. Julius Jacobson. 6) MCU Each pilot in cockpit of P-38, ready for take-off. *This squadron is famous for shooting down Japanese ADM Isoroku Yamamoto - that is why these scenes were filmed. QUALITY: FAIR TO POOR This item was produced or created in 1944.
warguy Posted March 9 #14 Posted March 9 Very nice jacket. Thanks for sharing it. A proud addition to any collection.
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