Killer Patched A-2 Flight Jacket ALLEY OOP 8TH ,Named

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DESCRIPTION: ~ WW 2 , unmolested leather A-2 Flight Jacket ~ WOW !! . Named to a 34 Mission, Waist Gunner : Louis Drecktraw. This is a wonderful :"Air Force US Army ...size 38 Leather Flight Jacket.This retains both the makers tag and the size tag below it.It also still has the fairly rare small cloth tag inside the pocket .This was made by J A Dubow and was made with first class leather .This company was one of the premier makers of WW2 leather flight jackets.It has that worn patina that we are all drawn to,but without the traditional stiffness that plagues many vintage leather flight jackets. Overall condition: just suberb, has that soft worn patina of war time usage . The jacket has a great mellow color that only the passage of time and usage can deliver.It is very supple and is very wearable if this your desire.Has the original fully functional Talon zipper.The liner is original and complete, has no noticable wear.The waist and sleeve knits appear original have some wear and light mothing ,(which is standard for 60+ year old flight jackets) .To the left front is period sewn Alley Oop Squadron Patch.This patch represents the 325th Bomb Squadron ,92nd Bomb Group 8th Air Force .This Jacket was acquired directly from the Estate of the Veteran .With the jacket comes a Killer 50th Wedding Anniversary Program which tells of: the mans history ,his service ,speaks of the Jacket, shows him wearing it upon his return , a pic of him wearing it with his crew in front of his plane,talks about his becoming a Judge post war.In fact t is a picture of him with Chief Justice Warren E. Berger.This is an amazing jacket and with the story told in his wedding program makes it a true time capsule .This is as it was when I bought it....I never monkey around with anything I buy! This is so cool and absolutely correct.As with everything I sell ,I warrant this to be 100% right and will offer the high bidder 3 day return priveledge if found not to be a WW2 60 + year old piece .What a great addition to add to any: 8th Air Force, WW2 Flight Jacket , Flight gear,Bomber collection . ~ This is truly an investment grade Jacket and with the Program and history it displays and would research wonderfully ! ~ BASIC SIZE: Jacket is maker marked Size 38 1) Across back shoulder to shoulder: 17" , 2) across front armpit to armpit: 21", 3)down zipper run: 22", 4)from top of shoulder to end of cuff above knit: 23" 5)around waist: 38" ( all dimensions are taken with jacket unzipped) SHIPPING: Please add $20.00 for packing, shipping, and insurance within the Continental United States. Most items are available for shipment outside the United States, however, the buyer is responsible for actual shipping costs to their country, which may differ from shipping price quoted above. All items are shipped United Parcel Service, thus a street address for delivery is required. Should an item need to be sent USPS additional time and handling charges will apply. SALE TERMS: The items being offered in my auctions are in " as found " condition! Please remember Ebay is an auction format not a retail format. All pieces are sold "as is" !. As I sell mostly WW2 vintage and other old or antique items, it is impossible to describe every imperfection, but I will do the best that I can in my descriptions , and offer any further information you may require via email. Although, I take every care to ensure that your items are packed as securely as possible I cannot assume responsibility for items once they leave my control. Please be sure to read the entire description, see all photos and email me with any questions so that you know what you are buying. WARRANTY: Other than any stated warranty within the body of the Auction Description ..........All sales are final. If you are not within the Continental US I ask for payment via PayPal ONLY and wish to have payment made within 3 days of Auction end. If you have ZERO (0) Feed back ,or excessive negative feedback please obtain permission to bid Before bidding or ... read more

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