April 5, 2024
US Army AAF WW2 PILOT BANCROFT FLIGHTER TROPICAL WOOL "50 MISSION" CRUSH CAP
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CHRISTMAS SALE!In four short years, the US Army Air Forces grew from a small air service to a mighty armada that swept the Luftwaffe from the skies, and was capable of projecting force on a global scale. AAF pilots of WW2 often flew with their headphones clamped down over their service caps, carefully cultivating the coveted "50 mission" crush look that distinguished the seasoned veterans from the green, untested rookies. The crusher conveyed the relaxed confidence that could only be gained in the crucible of air combat, and no crush cap was better made than the Bancroft "Flighter". Original AAF WW2 Bancroft Flighters are quite rare today, so the famous Society Brand Hat Company has produced an exacting recreation under license from Bancroft themselves, and in many ways, their version exceeds the original. This US Army AAF WW2 PILOT BANCROFT FLIGHTER TROPICAL WOOL "50 MISSION" CRUSH CAP is a top of the line MODERN REPRODUCTION by the famous Society Brand Hat Company. It's in MINT, unworn condition, with absolutely no rips, holes, tears, or damage of any kind to the elegant, breathable tan tropical worsted wool construction. Most interestingly, the cap is a "true crusher", with a factory made floppy crown and a "single ply" visor specially designed to be curled. It boasts the classic russet leather visor and chinstrap, sports a replica
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