Description: The US Air Force in Vietnam contended with the most sophisticated air defense in history on bombing runs "going downtown" to "Route Pack 6", while also providing air support to ground troops, rescuing downed airmen, and battling the flow of supplies from North to South down the Ho Chi Minh trail. USAF navigators flew on everything from F-4 Phantoms to F-105 Wild Weasels, F-111 Aardvarks, and B-52 Stratofortresses, and provided vital in-air direction. This USAF Vietnam SENIOR NAVIGATOR WINGS IN-COUNTRY BADGED POPLIN JUNGLE JACKET is in good condition, missing the size label from the inside neck, and with a small area at the middle bottom of the lower right front pocket having come un-sewn, the lower right front pocket side seams having been re-stitched, two pinholes at the lower middle right front, moderate orangish brown spot soiling at the interior back right collar and neck, a frayed seam tear in the interior top left corner of the lower left front pocket, all but the bottom edge of the nomenclature tag at the interior lower right front having come unstitched, some scattered nicking and orangish brown spot soiling throughout, and with some overall fading and age wear evident (ALL pictured). Otherwise, the jungle jacket is in fine shape, with no other damage to the tough OD 100% cotton poplin construction. Most interestingly, it boasts classic subdued in-country Thai machine embroidered on twill insignia throughout, with USAF Senior Navigator wings above a "U.S. AIR FORCE" tab at the left chest, a "STAHL" name tape at the right chest, and USAF Lieutenant Colonel rank insignia at the collar points. It features the traditional 4 front pocket design, with the top two slanted inward at a jaunty angle, sports all of the original dimpled OD plastic buttons throughout, and dates to 1966 by the "DSA 100-4257" contract number on the original nomenclature tag inside. A fine example of a rare, original USAF Vietnam SENIOR NAVIGATOR WINGS IN-COUNTRY BADGED POPLIN JUNGLE JACKET. Now celebrating a quarter century on eBay. Buy with confidence and please view our other great military, aviation, and Old West classics, including a rare, original US Army WW2 OFFICER FUR FELT SERVICE DRESS VISOR CAP in very good condition, boasting a lustrous brown leather visor, chinstrap, and "Cavalry" style back strap, and sporting the original screw back US Army officer's spread wing "American Eagle" gilt brass hat device affixed "front and center".*Abramsantiques appreciates your positive feedback and full five star ratings. We strive to make every transaction an exceptional one, and your complete satisfaction is our utmost concern. If for any reason you cannot leave fully positive feedback, contact us first and we will make it right.Measurements: The jungle jacket measures 23" from underarm to underarm across the chest, 18 3/4" from shoulder to shoulder across the back, 33" from the collar/body seam to the bottom of the hem down the back, and with a 24 1/2" sleeve from the shoulder to the end of the cuff.
Price: 149.99 USD
Location: Claremont, California
End Time: 2024-11-07T17:22:22.000Z
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
