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A2 Bomber Jacket Named - 410th Bomb Squadron
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A2 Bomber Jacket – 410th Bomb Squadron

$2,250.00

Condition: Excellent

SKU: E2270 Categories , Tags ,

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Product Description:  An evocative and character-rich example of a World War II U.S. Army Air Forces Type A-2 flight jacket, this A2 Bomber Jacket Named – 410th Bomb Squadron is a compelling artifact of the European air campaign. The chest bears a theater-made English embroidered squadron patch, displaying authentic period wear consistent with operational use. Above the patch, the jacket has a leather tab stamped “W.P. Barker,” offering a tangible connection to an individual officer who served during the conflict.

The original shoulder rank insignia, now softly faded, suggests the wearer held the rank of either First or Second Lieutenant, further reinforcing its association with an active-duty airman. The jacket looks to have a size 38 designation on the interior label, with measurements of approximately 23 inches from collar to tail, 19 inches pit to pit, and 24 inches from shoulder seam to cuff.  Tag is mostly thread bare and info is illegible.

Condition reflects extensive wartime and postwar use: the leather exhibits notable wear at the shoulders with areas of separation, alongside scattered holes and period repairs. The lining has been expertly replaced to preserve structural integrity and wearability, a common practice among returning servicemen who continued to value these garments beyond their service years.

The 410th Bombardment Squadron, originally constituted in 1942 as the 20th Reconnaissance Squadron, was redesignated prior to activation in June of that year. After stateside training, it deployed to the European Theater of Operations in spring 1943, where it played a sustained role in the strategic bombing campaign over Germany. The unit distinguished itself with two Distinguished Unit Citations before returning to the United States in December 1945, where it was subsequently inactivated.

Steeped in history and exhibiting the unmistakable patina of combat-era service, this A2 Bomber Jacket Named – 410th Bomb Squadron represents a rare opportunity for collectors of WWII aviation memorabilia to acquire a deeply personal and historically grounded piece.

 

 

Historical Description: Flight crew of the US Army Air Force wore a wide variety of uniforms and equipment, from standard Army dress and service uniforms, to specialized gear intended for the demands of their specific tasks. The service uniforms were the typical ones used by all Army soldiers, with distinctive unit insignia showing the specific Army Air Force unit to which the airman was assigned. Officers typically had to obtain their own uniforms, which were generally custom tailored. In their aircraft, airmen wore flight gear, which included a variety of uniform types including the wool ETO jacket, the F-1 “Blue Bunny” heated suit, the heavy leather shearling B-3 jacket, and the iconic A2 leather flight jacket that is what most people think of when they envision a WWII flight crew uniform. The airmen were also equipped with specialized gear such as the B-3 or B-4 life vests, leather pants and gloves, heated shoes, parachutes, headsets, and other equipment to help them perform their duties in the incredibly challenging environment of aerial combat. Headgear worn by Army Air Corps members ranged from the classic officer’s “crusher” visor cap, to the leather B-2 baseball cap, various flight helmets and even the steel helmet. Ground crew typically wore HBT coveralls. The achievements of the US Army Air Force in WWII are legendary, and the uniforms and equipment worn by the airmen are extremely sought after by collectors.

 

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