U.S. Army Air Force Pilot
2nd Electronics Squadron
Fort Dix Air Base, New Jersey
1945
This Officer illustrates the equipment that was worn by UC-45F pilot assigned to the
2nd Electronics Squadron, Fort Dix Air Base from late 1944 through 1945.
Front left and right, above photos.
Army Air Force insignia, left photo.
B-5 Pneumatic Live Vest Preserver nomenclature decal, right photo.
B-15 Jacket nomenclature label, left photo.
The label reads:
JACKET, INTERMEDIATE, FLYING
TYPE B-15
SPECIFICATION NO. 3220
SIZE 36R
STOCK NO. 8300-470730
ORDER NO. (33-038) 44-6353-AF
AERO LEATHER CLOTHING CO
PROPERTY, U.S. ARMY AIR FORCES
The Gear:
Officers Service Cap
HS-33 Headset
B-15 Intermediate Flying Jacket
B-5 Pneumatic Life Vest