WWII ‘Flying Tigers’ 14th AAF/CBI Attributed Uniform, All Theater-Made Insignia
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WWII AAF (FLYING TIGERS) UNIFORM & DOCUMENT GROUPING, T/SGT RICHARD BATES #39257698, 14th AAF, 69th Wing, 341st Bomb Group(M), 22nd Bomb Squadron, B-25 Bomber Radio/Gunner, 1943-45.
Named 14th Army Air Force NCO Ike Jacket having theater-made bullion insignia (bullion applied 14th AAF Flying Tiger velvet & CBI matching silver/gold bullion shoulder patches; overseas & service sleeve bars & AAF mechanics patch + sterling silver Aircrewmans Pin-back wing & US & AAF Collar brass); Ensemble comes with copies of 17 original documents & photos showing T/Sgt Bates, crew and B-25 aircraft. Bates won the DFC and copies of the order/document & photo of the award ceremony included.
