WWII Flight Jacket and Logs

WWII Flight Jacket and Logs
WWII Flight Jacket and Logs
Rarity	13%
Category	Military and Weapons
	27 Mins
	2,000
	45
Placed on	Wall; Shelf;
Involved in tasks	No
Part of a collection?	WWII Collection

Bomber jackets are a classic piece of American history, and always in fashion.

-Expert

Facts

• Fact 1: Flight jackets originated in WWI, where open-cockpit planes exposed pilots to cold weather. The heavy leather and fur lining became an iconic look for 20th-century pilots.
• Fact 2: Parachutist and stuntman Leslie Irvin designed the first true flight jacket in the 1920s, choosing sheepskin for warmth and comfort. His company supplied the RAF through WWII.
• Fact 3: Most military flight jackets today are made from nylon and other synthetics, though the US Air Force continues to issue the classic A-2 leather jacket to pilots.
• Fact 4: Flight jackets worn in combat feature the insignia of the airman's squadron. This jacket's patch indicates a position in the 364th Bombardment Squadron.
• Fact 5: Each successful bombing run in WWII was marked with a bomb patch on the front of the jacket. This jacket's wearer participated in an impressive 29 runs.