Jorgeenriqueaguilera
Well-Known Member
Gents
This time I would like to share a Korean War example. This is the second model of the N-2 series, TYPE N-2A made C.H. MASLAND & SONS.
Adopted in the early 1950s, as the name on the label says, “Flying-Jacket-Heavy Attached Hood”, it has a large hood for the cold weather. When worn on the plane, this hood could be hung on the back, there is a zipper which effectively divides the hood, allowing the parachute harness to fit easily and the helmet to be worn without restricting movement.
This heavy-zone flight jacket was mainly worn by the crew of bombers and reconnaissance planes, designed for the freezing temperatures of the Korean winter.
The condition of this example is unworn. The blue shell is intact, there is no sign of UV fading. The genuine wolf fur is mint. The knit cuffs and waistband are in pristine condition which is extremely rare.
Conmar zippers are working perfectly and still retain their black paint.
Pocket label is still present and mint, which leads me to believe this jacket has never ever been washed.
Left shoulder depicts a color printed U.S. AIR FORCE logo which has faded over the years.
These N-2 series are very well designed against the worst climates.
Say no more guys, enjoy the pics!
Regards,
Jorge
This time I would like to share a Korean War example. This is the second model of the N-2 series, TYPE N-2A made C.H. MASLAND & SONS.
Adopted in the early 1950s, as the name on the label says, “Flying-Jacket-Heavy Attached Hood”, it has a large hood for the cold weather. When worn on the plane, this hood could be hung on the back, there is a zipper which effectively divides the hood, allowing the parachute harness to fit easily and the helmet to be worn without restricting movement.
This heavy-zone flight jacket was mainly worn by the crew of bombers and reconnaissance planes, designed for the freezing temperatures of the Korean winter.
The condition of this example is unworn. The blue shell is intact, there is no sign of UV fading. The genuine wolf fur is mint. The knit cuffs and waistband are in pristine condition which is extremely rare.
Conmar zippers are working perfectly and still retain their black paint.
Pocket label is still present and mint, which leads me to believe this jacket has never ever been washed.
Left shoulder depicts a color printed U.S. AIR FORCE logo which has faded over the years.
These N-2 series are very well designed against the worst climates.
Say no more guys, enjoy the pics!
Regards,
Jorge
