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Commemorative VP-11 "BLACK CATS" Summer Flying Jacket AN-6551
Guns International #: 102783441 Seller's Inventory #: 48558
Category: Military Clothing - Military Collectible US
Seller's Information
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Seller: Joe Salter com
Company: Down East Antiques - Joe Salter
Member Since: 9/10/10
First Name: Garrick-March-Jim-Joe
Last Name: Salter
State: New Hampshire
Zip: 03031
Country: United States
Phone: (603) 732-4000
Fax: (603) 732-4200
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
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About Us: Joe Salter has been in the Antique and Collector Weapons business for 60 years as both a collector and dealer. Our company is based in Southern New Hampshire and we have had an internet based store front for the past 20 years. We are federally licensed and deal in all types of firearms and related material. We offer free Shipping for orders over $500.
Description:
This is a Commemorative VP-11 "BLACK CATS" Summer Flying Jacket with elaborate embroidering celebrating the famous PBY Catalina, VP-11 / VPB-11, Black Cat squadron and Guadalcanal Canal in 1942. VP-11 engaged in the famous Black Cat operations which cost the enemy 100,000 tons of critical wartime shipping with another 100,000 tons, including combat ships, damaged. Painted black, the PBY-5 Catalinas would locate their targets and strike by night in dangerous but devastating low level glide bombing attacks at masthead heights. This jacket is in excellent condition and appears unused. One the inside left pocket, there is the military id tag. Above the right top pocket you find the VP-11 in blue and above the left pocket is the Black Cat. On the back is a black PBY Catalina with the tail number 30. Under which is found "VP-11 PBY Catalina, Guadalcanal Canal 1942" All in blue. This is a striking jacket and will add to any collection. No size listed.
Price: $225.00