Item Description
Original Item: One Only: During WWII, the US Army Air Force utilized two standardized flying caps for their pilots and air crew, the B-1 summer flying cap and the B-2 winter flying cap. The USAAF B-2 winter flying cap proved to be very popular in WW2 with American airmen and can be seen on many original USAAF pictures of aircrew. It continues to be a popular style of cap worn to this day.
Officially called the "Cap, Flying, Winter, Type B-2" it was issued and standardized in April 1939. They where issued to U.S.A.A.F. aircrew including bomber crews. During wartime however, getting new caps from the U.S. was problematic, so many British companies started making these "private purchase" caps to fill the gap in the supply chain.
This example is constructed of brown leather, and is wool lined with ear flaps that can tuck up underneath. There is a size label indicating 7 1/8. On the front is a bullion embroidered early war Army Air Force insignia. The hat is offered in overall good condition.
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