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WWII US Army Air Force Summer Type A-4 Flight Suit - When the United States entered World War Two much of the military was unprepared for combat. The unforms and equipment employed was very antiquated, most of it dated back to World War one. Advancements in the field of aviation require that the US Army Air Force develop a new line of uniforms known as flight suits. The one featured here is designed for summer wear. It was manufactured of a cotton and wool material and they were khaki in color.

The design of the flight suit consisted of a khaki colored jump suit. With a zipper that secures the front shut. Additional zippers are placed at the bottom of the legs. This feature makes it easier to put on and take off the flying boots. A belt is permanently attached to the waist area. A metal buckle is provided.

The American flight suits may have been adorned with a a variety of patches and insignia. Patches are normally placed in the left and right arms. In some cases they may also be located in the breast area.

This page is a recognition and identification guide for WWII US military uniforms. Multiple detailed photos of a specific sample are provided. Descriptions point out clearly defined points that should be noted.

One of the most commonly asked questions is "How much is my WWII US uniform worth?". A price guide is included here to address this question. The value of the uniforms is reviewed over a period of several years. A trend can be observed. The present worth of the American military uniforms in the collector's market is illustrated.

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The inside of the neck area has a small chain sewn. This feature was used to hang the flight suit when not in use. A black tag with golden letters was also sewn to the same area. The contents read as follows:

Type A-4
Drawing no. 30-732
A.C. Order No. 42-12452-8
Property
Air Force, US Army

A separate tag listing the size was placed just below the main tag.

If you have an interest is seeing other US military uniforms of WWII, you can do so by going to our The History of the American Military Uniform identification and price guide.

PRICING GUIDE INFORMATION
The value for WWII US uniforms and other military antiques and collectibles is provided as a means to educate the collector community and individuals who have a general interest on the field. The following is an estimated value. Prices may vary in every state and every country. This service is provided courtesy of MilitaryItems.com. The source for military antiques and collectibles in the web.

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Value	$100.00	$100.00	$110.00	$0.00	$0.00	$0.00	$0.00	$0.00	$0.00	$0.00
Availability	Medium	Medium	Medium	Medium	Medium	Medium	Medium	Medium	Medium	Medium
Invest Grade	B	B	B	B	B	B	B	B	B	B

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MARKET ANALYSIS
Feb 22nd, 2017
Most of the American uniforms of the WWII era are relatively common. The flight suit featured here is not very hard to find. In general the appreciation has been moderate. Recently the value has began to come up some. It is expected that this trend will continue, specially as the pieces become harder to find.

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