Squadron: 748th Bomb Squadron

Original owner: Unknown

Seller: IMA-USA

Location: unknown

Information:

A2 leather flight jacket issued to a crew member aboard B-17 #43-38606 “Moonlight Mission” during World War II and was assigned to the8th Air Force, 457th Bombardment Group, 749th Bomb Squadron.

This is fantastic Russet brown leather Type A-2 flight jacket from World War II in size 38. Manufacturer tag from Bronco MFG. CORP. of New York, N.Y.

The jacket itself features stunning and vibrant hand-painted features including:
– Hand Painted full color 749th Bomb Squadron insignia which features a red devil dropping bombs.

– Left Chest: Hand Painted full color 748th Bomb Squadron insignia.

– Left Chest: Hand Painted full color 35 Silver painted Bombs over Blue Background. The Bombs signify successful         bombing runs.

– Right Chest: Hand Painted full color 457th Bombardment Group “FAIT ACCOMPLIE” insignia.

– Right Chest: Hand Painted SALLY in red/white paint.

– Left Front Pocket Flap: Hand Painted full color Belgian National Flag and Imperial Japanese Rising Sun Flag with      a question mark over it.

– Left Front Pocket Flap: Hand Painted full color French National Flag and NSDAP Flag

– Left Shoulder: Hand Painted full color 8th Air Force insignia on left shoulder.

– Right Shoulder: Hand Painted full color U aircraft tail insignia for the 748th.

– Reverse: Hand Painted full color MOONLIGHT MISSION topless pinup girl in Hula skirt with lei wearing a U.S. Army Air Force Officer Cap under the full moon with blue background.

The jacket is in fine, original condition, with functional CROWN zipper to front, two front pouch pockets, and original knitted waist with cuffs. The lining is also original. The body of both front pockets also bore art but it appears that paint was intentionally removed.

Also included with this jacket are high quality printed photos of the B-17 #43-38606 “Moonlight Mission”

It was shot down and declared Missing in Action over Oranienburg April 10th, 1945.