Stony
Well-Known Member
I just got this L-2B at a garage sale this weekend. The label was removed, but I'm pretty sure it's from the early 60s based on the satin looking lining and that it has the USAF stencil on the left arm, but I'm not absolutely sure. Conmatic zipper and button flap at the bottom. It also has the snap down epaulets. I'm also not sure who the maker was, but if anyone has any insight as to its age and maker, I would appreciate it.
The cuffs have some seperation/nips and there is a wear area on the arm pocket, but otherwise the jacket is in good shape. Captain's rank, F-106 and 539th patch are embroidered. The name plate was removed long also as you can see the stitch holes above the F-106 Dart patch. I looked up some info on the 539th and they were the first unit in the ADC to get the F-106 in May of 1959.
I believe it is a size large based on its fit on me as I'm wearing a 44 these days. Here are the measurements.
Armpit to armpit across the front: 23"
Arm length from shoulder to end of cuff: 26"
Shoulders across the back: 19 3/4"
Back from collar to end of waist: 24 1/2"
The cuffs have some seperation/nips and there is a wear area on the arm pocket, but otherwise the jacket is in good shape. Captain's rank, F-106 and 539th patch are embroidered. The name plate was removed long also as you can see the stitch holes above the F-106 Dart patch. I looked up some info on the 539th and they were the first unit in the ADC to get the F-106 in May of 1959.
I believe it is a size large based on its fit on me as I'm wearing a 44 these days. Here are the measurements.
Armpit to armpit across the front: 23"
Arm length from shoulder to end of cuff: 26"
Shoulders across the back: 19 3/4"
Back from collar to end of waist: 24 1/2"
