According to donor, Emil Pindzola, he wore his leather A-2 flying jacket for approximately 5,000 flying hours. On the shoulders are black metal captain’s rank. On the front are a leather nametag that reads “E. Pindzola” and a sewn-on, embroidered Ferry Command patch.
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I grew up knowing that jacket. He was my father. So proud ! -Mike Pindzola