United States. A 1944 9th Air Force Airborne Troop Carrier "Ike" Jacket Province of China " A little over two

" A little over two weeks after the raid

possibly denoting Artemi Vasilev Blochin

the reverse with a large breather hole 8 mm in diameter

The black leather washer at the crossguard junction is in intact

United States. A 1944 9th Air Force Airborne Troop Carrier "Ike" Jacket Province of China " A little over twoThis is perhaps one of the finest second war American Air Force jackets we have had the pleasure of offering. Acquired directly from an estate, and having been archival treated to remove odors from lengthy storage, the jacket has its inspectors tag in interior pocket and is produced by David Stouber, sized 38R, Dated June 12 1944. Nothing has been added nor removed from this jacket and it is extremely well badged. Above left breast pocket is a