9th AF crew photos

[Grant]

A couple of cool photos of A-20 and A-26 9th AF combat crew and their jackets.

 

[Grant]

Here's a few more dope pics. Wish the image quality was better on this one.


Tanker jackets were popular with some of the A-20 crew.

 

[dujardin]

niiiiice

 

[Mac]

Super. . .thanks for posting.

 

[Roughwear]

Some great pictures there Grant with the British C-Type helmet making more than one appearance!

 

[CBI]

great pics. I the k all of the A-2's are Goodwear's

 

[blackrat2]

Great pics...the top one shows the variation in A2 sizing for sure

 

[Thomas Koehle]

THX for sharing - like that tanker jacket on the 2nd post - 2nd and 3rd pic from the top

 

[CBI]

yes, I would argue that the Tanker was there best flight jacket of WW2!!!!!! Seemed to make the most practical sense and looks awesome when worn!!!!!

 

[Grant]

Three of my favorite things in this Kodachrome: cool boots, A-2's and the Flying Prostitute.

 

[Thomas Koehle]

Really nice pic!

THX for Sharing!

 

[MikeyB-17]

The Marauder was a lovely looking aircraft. Are those Mosquito boots or something private purchase? Still no rust knitted B-10’s!

 

[Grant]

We call them pecos boots here in the states. I’ve got a pair of old RedWing pecos, not as badass looking as those.

 

[Grant]

Here's one for invasion stripe Sunday! 9th AF fighter bomber boys along with an Infantry officer at a rough air strip near St Mere Eglise on June 5, 1944.
By the end of August all 18 of the 9th AF's fighter bomber and four of it's medium bomber groups were based on the continent. #jabo

 

[Pilot]

Love the scarves, ( plus the photo(s))
Any idea where to find these scarves ?

 

[stanier]

Love the scarves, ( plus the photo(s))
Any idea where to find these scarves ?

I think they’re quite easy to find. I’ve got a repro one with red, white and blue tassels and 8th AF embroidery. I’m not sure how authentic but looks mighty cool!

Cheers

Chris

 

[Grant]

A buddy of mine picked up an AAF white silk scarf at a NYC flea market years ago. I've yet to find an original so wear a remnant of a WWII white Army/Navy parachute.

 

[Pilot]

I think they’re quite easy to find. I’ve got a repro one with red, white and blue tassels and 8th AF embroidery. I’m not sure how authentic but looks mighty cool!

Cheers

Chris

Links please?

 

[Pilot]

A buddy of mine picked up an AAF white silk scarf at a NYC flea market years ago. I've yet to find an original so wear a remnant of a WWII white Army/Navy parachute.

Saw these para stuff as well on militaria shows...but no fringes on it...I love the ones with fringes...

 

[stanier]

Links please?

Sorry I’m out with the family on a mother’s day lunch at the moment, but I got it off eBay some years ago.

I’ll post a pic when I get home later.

Cheers