Flight suit dating

[Clark J]

Any idea on the year?

 

[watchmanjimg]

I believe this nylon suit was among the earliest flying garments produced for the USAF in the late 1940s as the organization became a separate entity, along with the L-2, B-15C (rare early OD variant), N-2, and N-3 flight jackets. The OD garments were soon replaced by equivalent blue versions in the early 1950s, with corresponding nomenclature to reflect the change (K-2A, L-2A, N-2A, N-3A, etc.).

 

[Clark J]

It has 9 Crown zippers.

 

[watchmanjimg]

It has 9 Crown zippers.

OK, rub it in if you must.

I neglected to mention that it's a kickass item you've got there. One of these days I'll have to post pics of my mint K-2A. It has bright brass Conmars with WW2-style puller on the main.

 

[Clark J]

Maybe some day I find someone who wants to buy all my GREAT stuff!!!What the hell maybe I'll just box it all up and send it to the goodwill!

 

[fishmeok]

You feeling Ok Clark? You've been acting a little...erratic lately. Must have something to do with that new A-2.
Cheers
Mark

 

[deeb7]

Any idea on the year?

Full Gear gives FY 1950, for this Sigmund Eisner, spec. 3266-B contract.