USAAF Dress Uniforms (1944-1945)

October 21, 2017Custom and Tailored Items, United States, World War 2 (1939 - 1945)

The US Army Air Force was the US’s primary organization of air power during WW2. It was administered by the Army until 1947, when it split off into its own branch, the US Air Force. The officer’s uniforms displayed below were used by individuals who served in the Pacific Theatre.

Sample 1: Women’s Army Corps Officer Far East Air Forces

Jacket:

Patches and Insignia:

Far East Air Forces Patch.

Far East Air Forces Patch.

Button:

Tags and Markings:

Cleaner’s tag.

Cleaner’s tag.

Skirt:

Tie:

Sample 2: 20th USAAF Officer

Jacket:

Tag:

Metal “frame” inside internal pocket.

Patch and Insignia:

20th USAAF Patch.

20th USAAF Patch.

Buttons and Belt:

Hat:

Inside:

Insignia:

Detail of US Eagle:

Shirts:

Tags:

Cleaner tags.

Cleaner tags.

Collar:

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