I recently discovered the name on the inner left collar Sgt R M Pelum. The estate had no survivors so there was no family member to take this jacket.
This is a piece of American and World History. The bombs painted on the front indicate the number of air raids this person was a part of. There is nothing like this anywhere available for sale. The patch is the 441st Bomb Squadron. The Latin phrase is "FINIS ORIGINE PENDET": The Academy motto is a quotation taken out of context from the Astronomica of Manuilius. As a school motto, it is freely translated as The end depends upon the beginning. From a pet and smoke free home. Check out my other listings. The item "WW2 Sgt Military Type A-2 Army Air Force Flight Leather Jacket 1942 42-18777 HTF" is in sale since Tuesday, October 8, 2019. This item is in the category "Clothing, Shoes & Accessories\Men's Clothing\Coats & Jackets". The seller is "pumpkincutterpickers" and is located in Hayward, California.This item can be shipped to United States.