Original World War II U. S. Army Air Force (USAAF) Type A-9A winter flying gloves

Original WWII US AAF Army Air Force Type A-9A Trigger Finger Mitten Gloves Large. These specific "three-finger" mitts are historically known as gunner mittens or trigger mittens.

They were designed with a separate thumb and index finger to allow aerial bombers and gunners to clear weapon jams and operate equipment in freezing high-altitude environments without risking immediate frostbite.

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