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A comprehensive look at the evolution of the American flight jacket from World War I to Desert Storm and addresses not only the types worn, but focuses primarily on the art and adornment applied. The most colorful and creative period for flight jacket art was World War II, and it is this era that comprises a major portion of this book. Also covered are other military jackets used by flyers. This revised second edition includes a new section of jackets and period photos.Maguire, Jon A. is the author of 'American Flight Jackets A History of U.S. Flyers' Jackets from World War I to Desert Storm' with ISBN 9780764310652 and ISBN 0764310658.
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