Original Wwii Army

   This incredible and rare museum-grade artifact is an original World War II combat map titled "AAF AERONAUTICAL MAP". Dated 1945, this map of Okinawa was used by B-29 Superfortresses and the mainland bombing of Japan following the capture of Okinawa (Operation Iceberg) in April 1945. WWII maps marked "RESTRICTED" were done so when they were used specifically in that combat sector and contained sensitive and confidential information. This aerial navigation map of Okinawa was used by US B 29 Superfortress navigators in pilots navigating to and from the island of Okinawa on bombing ...

   ORIGINAL "BEEN THERE, DONE THAT" WWII WW2 US Army Air Corps USAAF Pilot Officers Crusher Cap Hat. I have not done any research. NOTE: hat has burn marks and holes. Looks to be PERIOD damage possibly from FLAK damage and or cockpit fire!!! Or possibly pilot was a heavy stress smoker. Either way, it tells a story. Does not detract from display. The item "WWII US Army Air Corps USAAF Pilot Officers Crusher Cap 50 mission B-17 IDed WW2" is in sale since Sunday, May 30, 2021. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Militaria\WW II (1939-45)\Original Period Items\United States\Hats ...

This is a wonderful, true, authentic crusher. The item "US Army AAF WW2 PILOT 50 MISSION CRUSH WOOL CRUSHER FLIGHT CAP Lewis Aviation" is in sale since Wednesday, April 10, 2019. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Militaria\WW II (1939-45)\Original Period Items\United States\Hats & Helmets". The seller is "steviewonder2002" and is located in Santa Rosa, California. This item can be shipped worldwide.   

Outstanding US WW2 Soft Bill 50 Mission US Army Fighter Pilot Crusher Visor Hat. Approx size 6 3/4 Condition is Used but nice. The item "Outstanding US WW2 Soft Bill 50 Mission US Army Fighter Pilot Crusher Visor Hat" is in sale since Tuesday, July 9, 2019. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Militaria\WW II (1939-45)\Original Period Items\United States\Hats & Helmets". The seller is "brentsantiquesinc" and is located in Greensboro, North Carolina. This item can be shipped worldwide.   

   In four short years, the US Army Air Forces grew from a small air service to a mighty armada that swept the Luftwaffe from the skies, and was capable of projecting force on a global scale. AAF pilots of WW2 often flew with their headphones clamped down over their service caps, carefully cultivating the coveted "50 mission" crush look that distinguished the seasoned veterans from the green, untested rookies. The crusher conveyed the relaxed confidence that could only be gained in the crucible of air combat, and no crush cap was better made than the Bancroft version. This US Army AAF ...

   In four short years, the US Army Air Forces grew from a small air service to a mighty armada that swept the Luftwaffe from the skies, and was capable of projecting force on a global scale. AAF pilots of WW2 often flew with their headphones clamped down over their service caps, carefully cultivating the coveted "50 mission" crush look that distinguished the seasoned veterans from the green, untested rookies. The crusher conveyed the relaxed confidence that could only be gained in the crucible of air combat, and no crush cap was better made than the Bancroft "Flighter". Original AAF WW2...