Cpl. Punishment Posted January 30, 2017 Author Share #26 Posted January 30, 2017 Thank you! There were no markings i could see on the pockets. I didnt look inside the pockets themselves but the inside of the flap, i didnt see anything. The paint and everything looked period to me as well which is why i have been so optimistic. The guy said that his father told him that this was the jacket he wore on his missions. The man wants $250, think i should go for it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpl. Punishment Posted January 30, 2017 Author Share #27 Posted January 30, 2017 Thank you! There were no markings i could see on the pockets. I didnt look inside the pockets themselves but the inside of the flap, i didnt see anything. The paint and everything looked period to me as well which is why i have been so optimistic. The guy said that his father told him that this was the jacket he wore on his missions. The man wants $250, think i should go for it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffro Posted January 30, 2017 Share #28 Posted January 30, 2017 Yes. Looks like a good A2 with B10 modifications. I once acquired an A2 that was previously owned and the veteran explained to me that he traded it late in the war because he was issued a B-10 and preferred the A2; but another "more seasoned" crew member just wanted to stay warm! Besides, $250 won't even buy you a repro jacket. Well worth the research project in my opinion. See if you can get more info from the Son like photos, military paperwork, etc. It's a perfect opportunity to get a jumpstart on the research! Jeffro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpl. Punishment Posted January 30, 2017 Author Share #29 Posted January 30, 2017 On my way to buy the jacket! Thanks guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpl. Punishment Posted January 30, 2017 Author Share #30 Posted January 30, 2017 The jacket is now mine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
northcoastaero Posted January 30, 2017 Share #31 Posted January 30, 2017 Nice flight jacket! What is the name on the back of the jacket? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hbtcoveralls Posted January 31, 2017 Share #32 Posted January 31, 2017 Like the others said, looks to be a B10 or B-15 jacket sewn in as a liner in an A-2. I don't see any red flags so it actually may be a wartime modification That is definitely something you don't see every day I'd buy that. The research would be great. especially is the son or somebody has a period photo of him wearing it like this neat find Tom Bowers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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