US Military Flight Jacket Price Guide

US AIR FORCE 1980's FIRE FIGHTING SUIT -
Military aviation was first introduced during WWI. The need arose for pilots to wear special protective clothing to save them from the elements caused by flying in an exposed cockpit. This was the birth of the flight jacket and flight suits.

The item featured here is an example of the flight attire employed by the American armed forces.

This is a US Air Force Fire Fighting suit. Employed in the event that an aircraft caught on fire. Oversized. Complete with hood.

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

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

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This US flight equipment may be currently reproduced. It is becoming more difficult to be able to tell the fake ones from the real ones because the quality of the reproductions is improving. The collector must become familiarized with the construction style and materials employed in the manufacturing of this item. Attention to the details is critical in order to be able to determine the authenticity of the collectible.

If you have an interest is seeing other US military flight equipment, you can do so by going to our The History of the American Flight Jacket identification and price guide.

PRICING GUIDE INFORMATION
The value for the US flight jackets 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.

Year	2006	2007	2008	2009	2010	2011	2012	2013
Value	$100.00	$125.00	$150.00	$170.00	$180.00
Availability	Medium	Medium	Medium	Medium	Medium
Invest Grade	B	B	B	B	B

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