SOLD US Type b-14 Jacket Army Airborne Troop Carrier . UA1296

United States WW2 Type b-14 Jacket. One sleeve has army airborne troop carrier shoulder sleeve insignia (patch) on upper portion of sleeve and four overseas stripes on lower portion of the sleeve. Each stripe represents 6 months service in a combat zone. The 4 stripes would represent 2 years of service in a combat zone. Also, has nice bullion Army Air Forces shoulder sleeve insignia on the other upper sleeve portion. Also, on each sleeve is a cloth technical sergeant (T/Sgt.) rank insignia on each sleeve.  Also, has enlisted brass collar insignia (one “U.S.” and one Air Corps insignia) on collar. Jacket has very faded Army Air Forces white ink stamp on interior. Tag in neck area of interior marked: Jacket, Enlisted Men’s Flight, Type B-14, Size 40. Worn condition with several small moth nips.

Additional Notes: The Type B-14 Enlisted Men’s Flight Jacket was a unique piece of U.S. Army Air Forces (USAAF) attire, standardized in March of 1944 for enlisted aircrewmen. It was essentially an early version of the Ike jacket, made from olive drab wool (Shade No.54) and featuring concealed breast pockets with exposed flaps and midriff slash pockets. These jackets are rare to find, making them highly sought after.

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