Original U.S. WWII B-17 Bomber “Well, Ah Do Declare!” Named A-2 Flight Jacket (Size 42) MG 15 T Hayne Chief of Staff

T Hayne Chief of Staff at Headquarters 79th Division on the 6th of May 1919

Intended to be grasped by the left hand to steady the weapon during firing

a Broad Arrow atop the numeral 74

with air-cooled versions of it on many Allied World War I fighter aircraft

As the war progressed and Paris was besieged

Original U.S. WWII B-17 Bomber “Well, Ah Do Declare!” Named A-2 Flight Jacket (Size 42) MG 15 T Hayne Chief of StaffOriginal Item: One of a kind. This is an exceptional A2 leather flight jacket issued to a JOE MATTHEWS of the crew of the B 17 Flying Fortress Well, Ah Do Declare!. It is very good condition in a large size 42 chest. There is some wear at the shoulders and fraying with minor holes in cotton waist band and cuffs. Has a complete fully working zipper. The best aspect of this incredible jacket is the hand painted Well, Ah Do Declare! with pin up blond on