38Driver Posted December 31, 2018 Share #1 Posted December 31, 2018 As is my habit, I was trolling eBay and came across this B-10 listing. Not much detail in the listing but I noticed what look like stenciling on the front. It was also by a manufacturer I don't have so I kept an eye on it. There are a number of B-10s on eBay at the moment but they are asking way too much with the lowest price being almost $1300. Not gonna happen with this kid. But the one I was watching had a starting bid of $49. Ended up getting it for about 1/4th of what the next lowest priced B-10 was. Got it home and much to my happiness the stenciling was a name and the laundry number was on the inside of the jacket. A bit of digging and it matches a B-29 crewman who flew 30 bombing and 3 PW supply missions over Japan. Score one for this old man Figuring on enjoying the research into his story as much as the jacket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1canpara Posted December 31, 2018 Share #2 Posted December 31, 2018 Very nice! Patience is a virtue that pays off in this hobby! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarecrow Posted December 31, 2018 Share #3 Posted December 31, 2018 Super score Dan! Nice way to start your New Year off. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nack Posted December 31, 2018 Share #4 Posted December 31, 2018 Nice work! Can't say I've seen a lot of stenciled B-10 jackets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manayunkman Posted December 31, 2018 Share #5 Posted December 31, 2018 A beauty!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blacksmith Posted December 31, 2018 Share #6 Posted December 31, 2018 Wow, congrats! That is an awesome find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VenitHora Posted January 2, 2019 Share #7 Posted January 2, 2019 Very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZPhil Posted January 6, 2019 Share #8 Posted January 6, 2019 That is a beauty. I am just finding out that a B-10 is what I need to make a B17 bomber crew flight suit that I want to make up to honor a buddy of mine. I am seeing alot of reproductions . Is there any online information that will help in identifying a real from a repro easier ? Semper Fi Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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