pacreamer Posted November 2, 2019 Share #1 Posted November 2, 2019 I'm looking to get a flight jacket made up in honor of my Great Uncle James. He was a member of the 761 squadron, 460th BG (aircraft #42-51408) Dinah Might. He was shot down over Poland on the 9/13/44 mission, bombing Oswiecim, Poland - later a POW in Stalag 14. In my research, I found a webpage made by a surviving officer of the crew. If anyone is interested, the page is pretty informative regarding this specific incident. Apparently there is now a monument in Poland, honoring the American crew of this crash; of which my Uncle was a part of. Anyway, back to my jacket questions. Since he was a nose gunner, I'm pretty sure he was a TSG. I know this information is easily obtained and I'm pretty sure I have it some where. Since he was an NCO? what type of flight jacket would he have worn? B-3? Does anyone have an image of the 761 squadron? I'm really interested in finding a good image of the 761 squadron emblem! The 460th emblem is easily found. Also, if anyone has any connections to 460th vets, I would love to reach out to them if possible. A big thanks for all your help! https://sites.google.com/a/une.edu/charles-keutman-pow/home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacreamer Posted November 2, 2019 Author Share #2 Posted November 2, 2019 Also, one more question! What companies do you all recommend for a jacket? -Eastman -Buzz Rickson -Good Wear -Other Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnhem_art Posted November 11, 2019 Share #3 Posted November 11, 2019 It might be the exact jacket in this forum post. According to the story, a villager got it from the crash site of his exact B-24. The historic jacket was ruined by "restoring" it as often happens... https://www.vintageleatherjackets.org/threads/what-jacket-s-are-you-wearing-at-the-moment.262/page-152 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacreamer Posted November 11, 2019 Author Share #4 Posted November 11, 2019 Yup, it sure is. That's incredible! I can't believe it was on Ebay. How did I miss that?! Thanks for that link. Thats really something cool even if the jacket has been turned into a Patton replica. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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