Original U.S. WWII 8th Air Force Distinguished Flying Cross Recipient B-17 “Semi Eager” Bombardier Lt. James F. Taylor Uniform Grouping with British-Made Ike Jacket, Regulation Uniform, and Overcoat - 35 Combat Missions with 486th BG British Helmets Front length: 60

Front length: 60

This is a great display piece that requires more research

giving a cursory description of the grouping:

NOTE: These tools are clearly individually handmade and show a great deal of variation in the size and configuration of all the features

As a collector you must bring your experience and knowledge together and fill in the missing gaps with your gut feelings

Original U.S. WWII 8th Air Force Distinguished Flying Cross Recipient B-17 “Semi Eager” Bombardier Lt. James F. Taylor Uniform Grouping with British-Made Ike Jacket, Regulation Uniform, and Overcoat - 35 Combat Missions with 486th BG British Helmets Front length: 60Original Items. One of a Kind Group. This is the untouched uniform grouping of Bombardier Navigator 1st Lieutenant James F. Taylor, who served aboard the B 17 Flying Fortress Semi Eager with the 486th Bombardment Group, 8th Air Force. Taylor underwent 35 combat missions, including on D Day, and was awarded the Air Medal with four OLCs and the Distinguished Service Cross. The group includes three of his uniforms, all in rough but untouched condition,