Original U.S. WWII Army Air Force A-2 Flight Jacket with Squadron Patch French Flags but then was repainted dunkelgelb

but then was repainted dunkelgelb (Dark Yellow or desert tan) for use in the North African campaigns

the war had ended

The answer was found in an amalgamation of the basic twopart construction with the Frenchdesigned de Bange breech

At the start of WWI in 1914 this Gew 98 long bayonet was the norm

Original U.S. WWII Army Air Force A-2 Flight Jacket with Squadron Patch French Flags but then was repainted dunkelgelbOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a well worn A2 leather flight jacket. It is in fair condition in size 40. There is wear evident in the leather with fraying and holes and tears in the lining. Elastic waistband and cuffs appear to be period replacements, and are in very good condition. Overall, the jacket is solid and displays nicely. There is evidence of a leather name tag sewn to the left chest of the Jacket, as well as once having painted