Description: Gentlemen, Offered here this superb Vietnam Era USMC Winter Flying Suit-Jacket, also know as "WEP" jacket made by Alpha Industries, Inc. in fiscal year, 1972. This example belonged to USMC Brigadier General Manning T. Jannell. (January 17, 1921 - November 6, 2019) In WWII, he was a F-4U Corsair night-fighter pilot in the Pacific theater, specifically the Okinawa Campaign. In Korea, Captain Jannell was a Tigercat night-fighter pilot with the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing (aka 'Flying Nightmare'), & received a Purple Heart for his injuries. He also received the Distinguished Flying Cross for personal heroism. Major Jannell was the Commanding Officer of fighter-bomber squadron within Marine Aircraft Group 33, part of the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing. He was also awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a 2nd Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross, for his extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight. In the 50s, he participated in the Johnson Island Nuclear Testing Program. During the 60's, Major Jannell served at the European Headquarters Command in Paris, France. He was subsequently deployed to Vietnam, where he commanded Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 364. During a second tour in Vietnam, Lt. Col. Jannell piloted a helicopter carrying a wounded Vietnamese soldier with an un-exploded mortar shell embedded in his body, from the battlefield to Da Nang, where successful surgery was performed. In 1971, he was promoted to Brigadier General, while Assistant Quartermaster General at Headquarters Marine Corps in D.C. His final tour was as Commanding General of the Marine Corps Logistics Base at Barstow, CA. Brigadier General Jannell retired in 1976 and moved to San Diego CA. In 1978, he relocated to Alexandria, VA where he remained until his death. The condition of this jacket is excellent. All parts are original to the jacket. Scovill zipper working perfectly. Comes is a highly desirable size 46 REG, make sure to check the measurements. Extremely hard to find this jacket in a wearable condition, even more if it's named. It would be a great addition to any Vietnam War display. MEASUREMENTS Pit to pit: 27 Sleeve: 27 Shoulder: 22 Back length: 25 1/4 IF YOU ENJOY MILITARY JACKETS, FOLLOW MY COLLECTION ON IG: TRADEAJACKET Let me you if you have questions. All sales are final.
Price: 1100 USD
Location: Bradenton, Florida
End Time: 2025-01-20T21:53:33.000Z
Shipping Cost: 60 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Country/Region of Manufacture: Vietnam
