American Flight Jackets, Airmen & Aircraft A History of U.S. Flyers' Jackets from World War I to Desert Storm - Schiffer Military/aviation History

This new comprehensive look at the evolution of the American flight jacket from World War I to Desert Storm addresses not only the types worn, but focuses primarily on the art and adornment applied to the jackets. The most colorful and creative period for flight jacket art was World War II, and it is this era that comprises a major portion of this book. Additionally, many of the pieces are attributed to the original owner with biographical information, contemporary photographs of the individual, and the aircraft on which he served. Personal combat accounts are also included. Also covered are other military jackets used by flyers. American Flight Jackets, Airmen & Aircraft was compiled over a number of years by Jon Maguire and John Conway. The authors became friends through a mutual passion for aviation history and collecting. This book provides a valuable reference for the historians and collectors alike, and includes over 1000 photographs.

ISBN:	9780764310652
Publisher:	Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
Imprint:	Schiffer Military
Published date:	08 Feb 2000
DEWEY:	358.41140973
DEWEY edition:	21
Language:	English
Number of pages:	277
Weight:	1980g
Height:	314mm
Width:	238mm
Spine width:	26mm

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