Original U.S. WWII Navy Fighter Squadron VF-72 Highly Decorated Named Service Coat with Original Documents Historical Military Books this was short-lived as slowed

this was short-lived as slowed production never fully allowed adoption of the new cartridge

and is expertly executed

however the bluing has oxidized in most areas

and replaced with the rear sight for a Springfield Model 1898 Krag–Jørgensen rifle

Apparently obtained in a deceased British Naval Officer's estate sale a few years ago this is an amazing piece of well recorded history of the U-Boat story

Original U.S. WWII Navy Fighter Squadron VF-72 Highly Decorated Named Service Coat with Original Documents Historical Military Books this was short-lived as slowedOriginal Items: one of a kind Set. Commander Louis K. Bliss as a young fighter pilot was originally assisted to VF 72 during the early years of World War Two. He was the recipient of the Air Medal with three gold stars. His first citation reads:"For meritorious achievement while participating in aerial flight as a pilot in a fighting squadron of a United States carrier during action against the enemy Japanese forces near the Santa Crus Islands. While