Luftwaffe Flight Jacket

[K Bandow]

I am sure some of you saw this for sale on the estand - I was fortunate enough to be the first person to contact the seller!
I was wondering if there is anything I can do about the damage? I want to start to put together a LW pilot's uniform since I am Air Force myself and work with avionics on a daily basis. Also, is there anything wrong with this piece at all?
Thanks for looking!
Very respectfully,
A1C Bandow

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[John Huff]

There is nothing "wrong" with the jacket other than the extensive damage. Take it to a good professional tailor and see what they can do.

[Scott A. Hess]

Jacket is fine!
Im looking for a jacket of this type but "unissued", and mint, absent tears, damage or fading... anyone?

[hs132]

Hello, I would leave as is. A combat worn and beat up jacket. The cloth used in this type of jacket was not real combat resilient. Here is one set that went cheap in my opinion a few months ago on ebay. Best, Bill Bourque http://cgi.ebay.com/HEATED-LUFTWAFFE...QQcmdZViewItem

[John Huff]

If this is war-time damage, the Luftwaffe must have had mice in the cockpits...

[K Bandow]

Sorry to pull up an old thread, but I am wanting to put together a mannequin with this jacket, and was wondering if both Officers and EM wore these?
Any input is much appreciated!

[Harry]

These were worn by alll ranks.....Officers and EM

[John Huff]

These were worn by alll ranks.....Officers and EM

You bet!

[ApathyL]

I like the part about the mice.... thats the best !!!!

Great jacket ! all the best.


Les.