Original U.S. WWII B-17 Bomber Tantalizing Takeoff B-3 Sheepskin Jacket Headgear a time now long past

a time now long past but still a fine reminder of Victorian Military accoutrements

An identical map was carried by First Lieutenant Leonard Greenblatt during his service as a US soldier in Germany in May 1945

• The tunic is a size 38 and is offered in very good condition

A wonderful display piece in excellent overall condition

When turned to the "on" position the water was allowed to drip on the carbide giving off a flammable gas that was expelled to the front in the center of a reflector and lit by way of a flint like a cigarette lighter

Original U.S. WWII B-17 Bomber Tantalizing Takeoff B-3 Sheepskin Jacket Headgear a time now long pastOriginal Item: One of a kind. The B 17 Flying Fortress Tantalizing Takeoff was part of the USAAF 8th Air Force, 401st Bomb Group, 613 Bomb Squadron. The 401st flew B 17 Flying Fortresses from Deenethorpe, Northamptonshire, from November 1943 to June 1945. Starting their missions at that time meant the focus was very much on the coming invasion attempt of France planned for the following summer. The Group won two Distinguished Unit Citations. The