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‘Bomber Boys' by Photographer John Slemp Part 2: Passionate Families
An icon of World War II, the hand-painted Bomber Jackets, known more formally as the Type A-2 Flying Jacket, are some of the most celebrated artifacts of the period. Designed at first as ...
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World War II vet recovers lost bomber jacket, and more
When John Dodds found a World War II bomber jacket in a Washington, D.C., thrift store, his interest was piqued. The Air Force lawyer noticed that the jacket still had its original owner’s name ...
‘Masters of the Air' Artisans on Building B-17s Bombers to Flight Uniforms to Bring Authenticity to World War II Drama
Oscar-winning costume designer Colleen Atwood had to make between 200 and 300 leather bomber jackets for AppleTV+'s World War ...