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WWII A-2 Flying Jacket 346th Bomber Squadron

Currency:USD Category:Antiques Start Price:250.00 USD Estimated At:500.00 - 1,500.00 USD
WWII A-2 Flying Jacket 346th Bomber Squadron
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346th Bomb Squadron, E.A.Z. 1942. Tag reads: "TYPE A-2, DRAWING NO. 30-1415, A.C. ORDER NO. 42-10008-P, CABLE RAINCOAT CO., PROPERTY AIR FORCE, U.S. ARMY". Small tag has a size of "36", beneath tag is stamped the initials "E.A.Z." On left breast is a dark blue disc painted on leather with black 500lb GP aerial bomb intertwined with a yellow and brown Diamondback rattlesnake. Flying B-17's, the squadron transferred from the American Theatre to the MTO where they were stationed in various air bases in Algeria, Tunisia and Italy. The first unit first served with the 12th Air Force and then was assigned to the 15th Air Force, with assignments including bombing oil refineries, marshaling yards, aircraft factories and other strategic objectives. The 346th was awarded two DUC's during WWII for engagements in Sicily and Austria.