US Navy WW2 F4U CORSAIR FIGHTER PILOT NAMED ID ' D KHAKI WORSTED WOOL DRESS SHIRT
Item History & Price
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After establishing a fearsome reputation operating from land bases with US Marine Corps pilots in the South Pacific, a new landing approach and special training finally allowed the high performance Chance Vought F4U Corsair to be deployed from Navy carriers. The Corsair soon replaced dive bombers, torpedo planes, and Hellcats, as it could accurately deliver the same load as a dive bomber while retaining its deadly air to air capabilities. In January 1945, the Navy began establishin...g fighter bomber (VBF) squadrons flying the Corsair off fleet carriers. VBF-1, nicknamed the "Royal Flushers", was assigned to USS Bennington (CV-20) after she completed repairs in the Pacific in mid-June 1945. Bennington could then better protect herself and the fleet with the air wing while wielding a powerful offensive strike package. VBF-1 flew strikes against Japanese warships and installations on the home islands until the surrender was signed in August 1945. This US Navy WW2 F4U CORSAIR FIGHTER PILOT NAMED ID'D KHAKI WORSTED WOOL DRESS SHIRT is in excellent condition, with a very small spot of dark soiling at the front left neck, a pinhole at the lower left front, a bit of a roughly finished seam at the front left hem, a bit of dark soiling at the interior lower left front placket and the back left collar, and with some light scattered age wear evident (ALL pictured). Otherwise, the shirt is in excellent shape, with no other damage to the crisp khaki 100% tropical worsted wool construction. Most interestingly, it's a Size 15 1/2 neck x 33 sleeve, bears the original "McGregor / REGULATION SHIRT" maker's label inside, and carries the name "H.O. BOSACKI, USNR" stamped in black at the interior lower right front. Ensign (later Commander) Harold O. "Bo" Bosacki served as an F4U Corsair fighter pilot with VBF-1 during the squadron's entire deployment aboard the Bennington from June to August 1945, twice earning the Air Medal for number of combat missions flown. On August 13th, 1945 Ensign Bosacki's aircraft was hit by anti-aircraft fire during a strike on Central Honshu, but his rugged bird brought him home safely. It boasts single exposed button flap closure chest pockets, features button cuffs and wrists, and sports all of the original flat rimmed khaki plastic buttons throughout. A beautiful example of a rare, original US Navy WW2 F4U CORSAIR FIGHTER PILOT NAMED ID'D KHAKI WORSTED WOOL DRESS SHIRT. Now celebrating our 20th year on eBay. Bid with confidence and please view our other great military, aviation, and sporting classics, including a US Army AAF WW2 PILOT BANCROFT FLIGHTER CHOCOLATE WOOL "50 MISSION" CRUSH CAP in MINT, unworn, new in the box condition, with a factory made floppy crown and a "single ply" visor specially designed to be curled.Abramsantiques appreciates your positive feedback and full five star ratings. We strive to make every transaction an exceptional one, and your complete satisfaction is our utmost concern. If for any reason you cannot leave fully positive feedback, contact us first and we will make it right.
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