Original World War Two American B-3 Flight Jacket, Large Size 44, H. Bernstein and Co Medals to Casualties Army moulding

Army moulding

at the time of Earl's death

dates the photograph to the Span-Am era as well

The front cover and front two pages have come away from the staples

Dorey describes in a newspaper article (see pictures) how he became more and more disillusioned with the war

Original World War Two American B-3 Flight Jacket, Large Size 44, H. Bernstein and Co Medals to Casualties Army mouldingA genuine US B 3 flight jacket, which was the standard shearling flying jacket in use by the American Army Air Forces during World War Two. The jacket is in a large 44R size, with the label showing Contract Number 42 18654 P. Whilst it is not stated, I understand this contract was awarded to H. Bernstein and Co, being one of the better quality manufacturers of flight gear, who also produced D 1 jackets, the Overcoat, Parka Type and Trousers, Combat,