Jorgeenriqueaguilera
Well-Known Member
Gents
This time a quick time trip to the Korean War, the example shown here 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 amazing considering it’s almost 70 years old, the blue shell is intact and no UV fading, which is very rare. The genuine wolf fur is mint, the knit cuffs and waistband look unworn with a couple tiny moth holes here and there, not even visible when in use.
Left shoulder depicts a color printed U.S. AIR FORCE logo in great shape retaining its original colors.
As a side note, the N-2 series are one of my favorite flight jackets, very well designed against the worst climates, although not much use in Florida.
That being said, enjoy the pics!
Regards,
Jorge
This time a quick time trip to the Korean War, the example shown here 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 amazing considering it’s almost 70 years old, the blue shell is intact and no UV fading, which is very rare. The genuine wolf fur is mint, the knit cuffs and waistband look unworn with a couple tiny moth holes here and there, not even visible when in use.
Left shoulder depicts a color printed U.S. AIR FORCE logo in great shape retaining its original colors.
As a side note, the N-2 series are one of my favorite flight jackets, very well designed against the worst climates, although not much use in Florida.
That being said, enjoy the pics!
Regards,
Jorge
