Vintage PAINTED A-2 Flight Jacket "Pops Gal" WW2 36 Rough Wear 457th Bomb Group 748th Squadron B 17 Pilot Start Price USD 999.99 Current Price USD 1,075.00 Time Left - Bid Count 5 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, July 17, 2008 End Time Thursday, July 24, 2008 Location Dama Fortuna Vintage Clothing See more about 'Vintage PAINTED A-2 Flight Jacket "Pops Gal" WW2 36' Description The original owner of this amazing jacket wasB-17 Flying Fortress pilot  Lt. Mark R Belcher of the 457th Bomb Group, 748th Squadron. (The 457th Bomb Group has an excellent site with lots of information.)As you can see by the pics the knit waistband and cuffs need repair but the leather does not have any holes or deep cracks. There are no signs of dry rot or splitting. The zipper is a little fussy but works.Chest38" measured on the outsideShoulders17Waistwith jacket zipped, 32"Length23" base of collar to bottom of waistband when measured along center back, sleeves measure 24 1/4" from shoulder seam to end of knit cuffFabricleatherClosuresheavy duty Talon metal zipper$15 US shipping, $50 international shippingInsurance is mandatory on this package and is in addition to listed shipping charges. It will be charged at actual USPS rates.This package will require signature upon receipt.International shipping will be by EMS ONLY and the customs form will reflect the final bid/ insured amount. Please be aware that your countries VAT/ Import duties.I happily accept both Paypal and Postal Money Orders Payment expected within 7 days of auction end. If you've used Buy It Now, payment is expected within 24 hours. Please have a confirmed address if paying with Paypal. Please contact me if your payment will be delayed or if you have any questions.Shipping is $5.50 within the United States unless otherwise noted above.Items are shipped via USPS Priority Mail unless otherwise noted. Items are shipped once a week, usually at the very end of the week but which day may vary. Items are usually shipped in USPS Priority Mail tyvek bags to keep the shipping weight and cost down. If you prefer a box, please let me know as a box may increase the shipping charge due to increased weight. I include measurements and the condition of the item in the description, if you have any questions or need more information, please ask questions prior to bidding. I do not accept returns for ill fit or buyers remorse. Returns are taken on a case by case basis if I have mistakenly misrepresented an item. Please keep in mind the clothing I sell is vintage, at least 40 years old in most cases and usually pre- worn. I do a ton of laundry around here and wash everything I deem washable, I also have a lot of items drycleaned. The description will note if it has not been cleaned so you're aware that you'll need to have it done on receipt. I don't smoke but I do have a cat. If you have any questions about anything, please email me through an auction so it appears in "My Ebay." Thank you!Affordable Auction Management Solutions @ inkFrog Place a Bid!