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WWII Eastman Leather 352nd Fighter Gp A2 Jacket Size 46

$ 525.36

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Condition: Used
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Type: Jacket

    Description

    WWII Eastman Leather 352nd Fighter Gp A2 Jacket Size 46. In outstanding Condition. Shipped with USPS Priority Mail.
    I’ve decided to sell my ELC Russet Monarch size 46 . This is the 352nd Fighter Group, model with Parachute Rigger interior cargo pockets. The jacket is made from Eastman’s War Horse , Horsehide. The jacket is currently priced at approximately 00.00 from Eastman Leather. With taxes and import fees this jacket would cost about 25.00 here in the US. This one is considerably cheaper to own . The 352nd fighter Group was well known to the German fighter pilots of WWII . The 352nd had several well known Aces and the group was known as the “ Blue Nosed Bastards of Bodney” As they had the noses of their P-51 Mustangs painted all in blue . Parachute riggers attached these interior cargo pockets to the pilots A2 jackets to carry extra survival gear, Maps and an occasional sandwich or two . The history of the 352nd Fighter Group has been well documented. Measurements are as follows .
    Shoulders 19.5 inches
    Pit to pit 24.25 inches
    Arms 26.25 inches
    Back length 26.25 inches
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