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 |