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  • 1913 Military Aviator Badge

    Note: This item is currently in storage.The Military Aviator Badge was authorized by the War Department in 1913. This badge was in standard usage among a small number of pilots until August 1917, when the military aviator wing badge in silver was introduced.An original, authentic 1913 military

  • 1st Arctic Search and Rescue Squadron Pin

    Note: This item is currently in storage.According to the donor, this item belonged to her brother, who was stationed in Greenland during World War II as a radio operator and member of the USAF Search and Rescue Squadron.Donated by Mrs. Jean Thomas.Click here to return to the Featured Accessions

  • War Ration Book

    Note: This item is currently in storage.This olive drab cloth and brown leather wallet-style book was used for holding war rations during World War II. Donated by Mr. Brandon Ledbetter.Click here to return to the Featured Accessions index.

  • U.S. Technology Representative Civilian Olive Drab Garrison Cap

    Note: This item is currently in storage.This garrison cap belonged to the donor's father, Wentworth D. Fling, who served as a civilian technology representative working for Fairchild Camera and Instrument Co. in early 1944, developing and training B-24 gunners in the use of the Fairchild K-8

  • Pararescue Scuba Equipment

    Note: This item is currently in storage.The mannequin pictured represents a pararescueman in scuba equipment used from the mid to late 1970s through the early 1990s. Transferred from the 24th Special Tactics Squadron.Click here to return to the Featured Accessions index.

  • Olive Drab Service Coat

    Note: This item is currently in storage.This service coat belonged to William Aulwes who served in World War I. Note the unique balloonist insignia embroidered on the rank chevron.Donated by Mr. Robert Aulwes.Click here to return to the Featured Accessions index.

  • Maj. Jack M. Ilfrey Service Coat

    Note: This item is currently in storage. Maj. Jack M. Ilfrey, a World War II USAAF ace with eight victories, wore this service coat. The "winged boot" insignia on the left pocket flap is an unofficial badge for downed airmen who escaped from behind enemy lines. Maj. Ilfrey flew a P-38 Lightning

  • MA 2-30 Wrist Altimeter Indicator

    Note: This item is currently in storage.This professional civilian model was used by USAF pararescuemen for High Altitude Low Opening (HALO) parachute jumps.Donated by Master Sgt. Robert Bean.Click here to return to the Featured Accessions index.

  • M1941 Field Jacket

    Note: This item is currently in storage.This M1941 field jacket was worn by Staff Sgt. Donald John Shaw while a member of the 398th Bombardment Group, 602nd Squadron. The bombs detailed on the back depict his 35 missions as a waist gunner on a B-17 from October 1944 to April 1945.Donated by the Shaw

  • Jolly Green Flying Coveralls Party Suit

    Note: This item is currently in storage.These unofficial coveralls belonged to the donor's uncle, Maj. Dean H. Williams Jr., who served in the USAF from 1942-1972. Maj. Williams served in the South Pacific during World War II, and he was stationed at Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base and Nakhon Phanom