US Navy USMC Marine WW2 F4U CORSAIR F6F HELLCAT PILOT M - 668 TYPE S FLIGHT SUIT
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:53615475 |
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 late in WW2 were issued the classic M-668 Type S khaki cotton flight suit for wear in warm weather. This US Navy USMC Marine WW2 F4U CORSAIR F6F HELLCAT PILOT M-668 TYPE S FLIGHT SUIT is in good condition, with a small "L"... shaped tear in the front left ankle pocket flap, two small holes in the front right thigh, the front left thigh, the top left shoulder, and the back right ankle, three small holes in the front right waist, 4 small holes in the middle left back, moderate brownish and dark spot soiling to the seat, and with some overall wrinkling, soiling, and age wear evident (ALL pictured). Otherwise, the suit is in fine shape, with no other damage to the tough khaki 100% cotton construction. Most interestingly, it's a Size 38 Short, boasts a fully functional "TALON" brass front zipper, and carries the classic "SUIT, SUMMER, AVIATORS / SPECIFICATION M-668 TYPE S / WILLIS & GEIGER, INC." US Navy nomenclature label inside. It features a rounded collar, slotted pen pocket at the left shoulder, button chest and front ankle pockets, "TALON" brass zippered front thigh and back ankle pockets, button waist adjusters, and a belted 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-668 TYPE S FLIGHT SUIT. Now celebrating over 20 years on eBay. Bid with confidence and please view our other great military, aviation, and sporting classics, including a German WW2 MWC LUFTWAFFE PILOT B-UHR AUTOMATIC WRIST WATCH in MINT, unworn, new in the box condition, sporting a crisp 60 minute/12 hour (outer/inner) white numbers black dial, and featuring the classic big "onion" crown and sweeping seconds hand with hacking function.*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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