Squadron: 749th Bomb Squadron

Original owner: Sgt. Paul D. McLain

Location: Private Collection

Information: A beautiful horsehide A-2 jacket made by Windward Outdoor Clothing. On the front of the jacket are two patches. One patch of the 457th Bomb Group, the other one of the 749th Bomb Squadron. Above the 749th Bomb Squadron patch is the name tag. On one shoulder there is the 8th Air Force patch and on the other shoulder the group’s triangle U. On the back of the jacket is beautiful art of a flying B-17, a map of Germany and the name ‘Horrible Horace’.