US Navy USMC Marine WW2 F4U CORSAIR F6F HELLCAT PILOT M - 426A KHAKI FLIGHT SUIT
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Victory in the Pacific hinged on air power, as US Navy and Marine Corps fighter pilots battled Japanese Zeros in deadly dogfights over the Solomons, Leyte Gulf, and in the Great Marianas Turkey Shoot until air supremacy in the Pacific was won. Naval aviators of WW2 were issued the classic M-426A khaki cotton flight suit for wear in warm weather. This US Navy USMC Marine WW2 F4U CORSAIR F6F HELLCAT PILOT M-426A KHAKI FLIGHT SUIT is in good condition, with a bit of loose sewing at th...e inseam, the left end of the hanging loop at the inside neck having come unstitched, heavy fading and edge fraying to the illegible size tag at the inside neck, a very small hole in the left seat, some overall wrinkling, and with some scattered fading, soiling, and age wear evident (most pictured). Otherwise, the suit is in fine shape, with no other damage to the tough khaki 100% cotton construction. Most interestingly, it boasts a fully functional "TALON" metal front zipper, sports the original, integral matching khaki cotton waist belt with a fully intact metal closure buckle, and carries the original "BU. AERO.-U.S. NAVY / SPECIFICATION M-426A / THE DRYBAK CORPORATION" US Navy nomenclature label at the inside neck. It features a pointed collar, "diamond" sewn elbow reinforcements, "TALON" metal zippered hip entries and inner ankles, covered metal "glove" snap flap closure front shin pockets, brown finished metal "glove" snap closure ankle tabs, and a gusseted bi-swing back for mobility, and is a fine example of a rare, original US Navy USMC Marine WW2 F4U CORSAIR F6F HELLCAT PILOT M-426A KHAKI FLIGHT SUIT. Now celebrating over 15 years on eBay. Bid with confidence and please view our other great military and aviation classics, including a SIGNED, NUMBERED EASTMAN "TYPE A-2 FLIGHT JACKET" US AAF WW2 REFERENCE BOOK in MINT, unread, new in the wrapper condition, boasting simple yet elegant hardcovers, and sporting over 200 pages full of A-2 history.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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