United States. A 1944 9th Air Force Airborne Troop Carrier "Ike" Jacket Auction two have five-sided aluminum frame

two have five-sided aluminum frame suspensions with pinbacks

Footnote: Erich Erhard Heinze was born in 1927 in Wurzen near Leipzig

which saw service on the North American and West Indian stations

1864-Present Issue

MacDonell's surname is misspelled on the French medal (MacDouell)

United States. A 1944 9th Air Force Airborne Troop Carrier "Ike" Jacket Auction two have five-sided aluminum frameThis is perhaps one of the finest second war American Air Force jackets we have had the pleasure of offering. Acquired directly from an estate, and having been archival treated to remove odors from lengthy storage, the jacket has its inspectors tag in interior pocket and is produced by David Stouber, sized 38R, Dated June 12 1944. Nothing has been added nor removed from this jacket and it is extremely well badged. Above left breast pocket is a