Blue Ike Jacket

Description

The popular olive drab Ike jacket worn in WWII by U.S. Army and Army Air Force service members was duplicated in air force blue when the U.S. Air Force became a separate service. It was authorized for wear from 1947 to 1964. This blue wool Ike jacket closed with a zipper instead of buttons and was worn with a light blue shirt and dark blue tie. The jacket belonged to Major William C. Voigt.