Original U.S. WWII Army Air Force A-2 Flight Jacket with Squadron Patch French Flags 5mm Vetterli rifle

5mm Vetterli rifle

the war had ended

At the start of WWI in 1914 this Gew 98 long bayonet was the norm

These short compact bolt action Carbines were single shot were and ideal for use by the Camel Corp in the French North African Sahara desert

The answer was found in an amalgamation of the basic twopart construction with the Frenchdesigned de Bange breech

Original U.S. WWII Army Air Force A-2 Flight Jacket with Squadron Patch French Flags 5mm Vetterli rifleOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a well worn A2 leather flight jacket. It is in fair condition in size 40. There is wear evident in the leather with fraying and holes and tears in the lining. Elastic waistband and cuffs appear to be period replacements, and are in very good condition. Overall, the jacket is solid and displays nicely. There is evidence of a leather name tag sewn to the left chest of the Jacket, as well as once having painted