Original U.S. WWII 54th Troop Carrier Squadron Named A-2 Flight Jacket Fusee Spring & Cover 1835 near Chester Illinois and

1835 near Chester Illinois and married Virginia Smith on December 7th

and a tribute to the Engineers who built it

During World War I this was increased to 580 rounds/minute by using a stronger mainspring

The chin strap itself is a high end brass scale version with leather bcking

All of this without an increase in the number of men to care for the added planes

Original U.S. WWII 54th Troop Carrier Squadron Named A-2 Flight Jacket Fusee Spring & Cover 1835 near Chester Illinois andOriginal Item: Only One Available. WW2 officer A 2 flight jacket for the 54th Troop Carrier Squadron, 315th Troop Carrier Group, 11th Air Force Patch in large size. Stenciled on the interior with name and serial number as follows: L. WHITNEY AF 24584096 59th. WRS. APG Manufactured by Bronco Manufacturing and offered in good condition. Most notable feature is a hand painted insignia to the left chest for 54th Troop Carrier Squadron EAGER BEAVER that