This is a test sample branch L2-A type flight jacket that was actually worn by former U.S. Air Force Brigadier General Charles Elwood Jaeger, aka Air Force Brigadier General (later Major General) Chuck Jaeger, who broke the Mach 1 speed of sound barrier with his X-1 for the first time in human history in 1947, and was promoted to Brigadier General in around 1969. Flight Jacket. The leather rank insignia and nameplate are still in the same condition as they were at the time, making this a valuable piece.
The X-1 project was developed during WWII by the U.S. Army Air Corps and Navy Air Corps of NACA (the predecessor of NASA), which was behind in jet engine development at the time. The X-1 is famous for being the first manned sonic flight in human history, and the test pilot who achieved the first manned sonic flight at that time was Air Force Brigadier General Chuck Jaeger. In the movie "The Right Stuff," the legendary fighter pilot and test pilot who achieved a very important feat in the development of American aviation and space development is Brigadier General Chuck Jaeger, and the person himself actually wore the jacket at the time when he belonged to the Air Force, although the scene exceeding the Mach 1 barrier is famous. It is a jacket that was worn at the time he actually belonged to the Air Force. It is an item of extremely high historical value.
This jacket was actually received from Major General Jaeger and was given to him on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of his breaking the sound barrier in 1997. The Real McCoy's Flight Jackets, Fighter, Legends" published by the former Real McCoy's in 1999. We will provide details only to those customers who are seriously considering purchasing this jacket.
This jacket has some damage to the ribs and some stains, but everything is in the same condition as it was when it was stored by Major General Jaeger. In the test sample branch, similar jackets have been manufactured mainly for generals, but they are known to be worn when they actually fly, or when they were worn for ceremonies or daily work, etc. It is a jacket known even when they were worn, and although it is the L2-A type, it is different from the nylon flight jackets and is a test sample of them. It is different from nylon flight jackets and is not a test sample of those jackets. It is not a test sample of those jackets. It is an item made by a general or others who personally commissioned its production. The name of the owner, year and date of delivery, etc. are handwritten under the test branch tag, which also shows that it was made by Rear Admiral Jaeger. It is a very, very valuable piece of clothing, and if it were originally in a museum's collection, it would not be out of place. We own a backup and two pieces of a similar item.
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