Ca. 1968-69 USN G-1 of MAG-31 CC Col. Dewey F. Durnford WWII 6-Kill Corsair Ace w/VMF-323

This is a 1960's vintage USN G-1 Flight Jacket by L. W. Foster Sportswear Co. in size 40. It was worn by Colonel Dewey F. Durnford while he was commander of MAG-3It sports a nice Japanese made example of the MAG-31 patch on the right breast, and on the shoulder is a small size, Japanese Made, Korean War Vintage US AIR FORCE 335th Fighter Squadron patch, also Japanese made. Durnford's last Kill (actually ½ Kill) was made wile detached to the 335th FIS, 4th FW, USAF where he downed a MIG-15 while piloting an F-86 Jet. Durnford served for 29 years before retiring, he received his wings in December 194 He served in the Pacific and shot down 6 1/3 Japanese aircraft while at Okinawa. Durnford also shot down the first pilot-controlled Baka bomb seen in the conflict. He was awarded the Legion of Merit, Distinguished Flying Cross, and numerous others.

Circa 1960's

Size 40. Approximately 21" from armpit to armpit; 25-1/2" length from collar to hem (on reverse); 25" from shoulder seam to cuff; 18" between shoulders

Leather, embroidered patch cotton/polyester/silk thread, faux fur, metal zipper, nylon/polyester cuff, resin buttons.

Metal zipper, resin buttons.

"BUREAU OF AERONAUTICS USN FLIGHT JACKET, INTERMEDIATE, G-1, SPECIFICATION NO. V.L- -7823 (AER) L.W. FOSTER, SPORTSWEAR CO., INC. CONTRACT NO. DA-36-243-QM (CTM) 2134 SIZE 40".

This is from USN aviation collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. VBJJX12 LACIEX2/15 SLADDJX4/15 TRADDJX2/16

7- (Very Fine-): Flight jacket shows moderate to heavy wear, and repair to the collar. Perforated USN wind guard flap. Embroidered patches show wear and soiling, zipper is in working condition.

As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.