frank2far Posted May 27, 2021 Share #1 Posted May 27, 2021 I am fortunate to have the opportunity to care for this jacket. Bill flew with my dad in 1953-54 aboard the USS WASP. Although he passed away several years ago, his lovely wife gifted me his jacket. You may have seen some of Bill's photos on my thread regarding squadron VA-175. This may be the same jacket in one of the following photos, but it appears the name tag was replaced upon Bill's promotion to Lieutenant and the VA-196 has evidence of a prior circular patch in the same spot. Possibly a Task Force 77 "USS WASP" patch? Anyway, a great item that has been packed away for years. If you have, or know of VA-175 items, please let me know. Best Regards Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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frank2far Posted May 27, 2021 Author Share #6 Posted May 27, 2021 1952 Med Cruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank2far Posted May 27, 2021 Author Share #7 Posted May 27, 2021 USS Roosevelt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank2far Posted May 27, 2021 Author Share #8 Posted May 27, 2021 USS Roosevelt, VA-175 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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frank2far Posted May 27, 2021 Author Share #10 Posted May 27, 2021 Bill (middle right) and my dad (far right) in Pensacola. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank2far Posted May 27, 2021 Author Share #11 Posted May 27, 2021 Bill and a French aviator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank2far Posted May 28, 2021 Author Share #12 Posted May 28, 2021 Light-weight jacket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hink441 Posted May 28, 2021 Share #13 Posted May 28, 2021 Beautiful jacket!! The Spad drivers are my favorites!!!!! Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmar836 Posted May 28, 2021 Share #14 Posted May 28, 2021 Awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry_k Posted May 28, 2021 Share #15 Posted May 28, 2021 Great jackets and pics, thanks for sharing! Regards, Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bebel Posted June 8, 2021 Share #16 Posted June 8, 2021 Fantastic jackets with their own history. Thank you for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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