RobL Posted March 7, 2017 Share #1 Posted March 7, 2017 Howdy, Wondering what was the time period that the AF issued its new Airmen the dark blue duffle bag? (before they went with the OD versions that all the other services issue) Came across one today - and other than the airmen's name and service number stencils - I didn't find any maker marks etc. Guessing KW or thereafter? I know, its a really sexy topic. Thanks for any guidance.Rob L. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Survival Posted March 7, 2017 Share #2 Posted March 7, 2017 I had one from a Vet who was in the Air Force 1953 to 1957. I think they went to blue colored gear when the Air Force went independant around 1947. So probably 1947 to the mid late 1950s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobL Posted March 7, 2017 Author Share #3 Posted March 7, 2017 Cool. Thanks. 'off we go...' Rob L. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantomfixer Posted March 16, 2017 Share #4 Posted March 16, 2017 I have posted pics of a white one dated mid 50s from a USAF airman...would like to see the blue one, if you were able to purchase it...very cool thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve B. Posted March 17, 2017 Share #5 Posted March 17, 2017 I have my Dad's blue duffle bag. He was active, then reserve from 1953-1960. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluehawk Posted March 18, 2017 Share #6 Posted March 18, 2017 Anecdote: Took the oath in December 1963. At initial issue from Lackland BMT Supply, we all received duffle bags. Of the 70+ ones handed out, I remember very distinctly (for some reason) that only two were blue - both of which were shamelessly coveted by we who did not receive them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steindaddie Posted March 20, 2017 Share #7 Posted March 20, 2017 I saw master sergeants still lugging those dark-blue bags on deployments in the late 70s-early 80s. The dateline discussed above jives with the fact these blue baggers had all joined in the late 50s and early 60s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantomfixer Posted March 20, 2017 Share #8 Posted March 20, 2017 got to guess they are as rare/uncommon as the blue blankets.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosieres64 Posted March 20, 2017 Share #9 Posted March 20, 2017 I got my blue bag in June 1961. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantomfixer Posted March 21, 2017 Share #10 Posted March 21, 2017 That is the best way Rosieres Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted March 21, 2017 Share #11 Posted March 21, 2017 Here's a topic wit photos of three different Blue ones. http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/76877-when-did-the-af-use-blue-duffle-bags/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantomfixer Posted March 22, 2017 Share #12 Posted March 22, 2017 There is one on the bay...and a few sold in recent history,,not that common...I liked the yellow stencil on the thread posted above.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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