General Colt Posted August 10, 2020 Share #1 Posted August 10, 2020 Hey everyone, Somewhat new to researching USAAF involvement in the PTO. I am curious as to what type of flight suit, helmet, and life preserver would've been issued to 5th Air Force fighter pilots from 1943-1945. Again, still new to researching USAAF equipment so I'm having trouble identifying what was worn in original photographs. Thank you! Campaigner/Progressive WWII Living History and Reenacting Link to post Share on other sites
phantomfixer Posted August 10, 2020 Share #2 Posted August 10, 2020 I think your going to get a lot of options...there were so many variations.....but when I hear 5th AF fighter pilot.. I think of these two guys...and Lindy (tall guy with the B-8 goggles) too Khakis, A-9 or A-8, B-3 life preserver...AN-6530 goggles Link to post Share on other sites
dmar836 Posted August 10, 2020 Share #3 Posted August 10, 2020 Yeah, basically summer-wear flight suits and gear. Link to post Share on other sites
doinworkinvans Posted August 11, 2020 Share #4 Posted August 11, 2020 phantom nailed it - tan flight suits or shirt/pants and the gear he listed. Actively collecting: 13th USAAF uniforms and groups/medal groups! 307th BG, 5th BG, 11th BG, 42nd BG Also looking for: WWII Far East Air Force uniforms/groups! Any Pacific Army Air Force Groups to 5th, 7th, 10th, 14th, 20th AAF Collecting CBI and ATC Pacific Army Air Force groups USMF's custom photo resize tool:http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/229816-custom-resize-tool-exclusively-for-the-usmf/ Link to post Share on other sites
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