{"product_id":"50s-vintage-usaf-g-1-linecrewman-jacket-us-navy-grouping","title":"50s Vintage USAF G-1 Linecrewman Jacket \u0026 US Navy Grouping","description":"\u003cp\u003eA fine uniform grouping consisting of Petty Officer Third Class Roger L. Weir's US Navy uniform and a sublime USAF Linecrewman jacket, which he wore recreationally. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis grouping of items consists of all the usual suspects for a sailor of this period; however, what was most unusual to find was the 1950s U.S. Air Force Linecrewman jacket alongside his service uniform. Speculatively, it is assumed that Weir purchased the jacket in a surplus shop, or perhaps bought or traded it from an airman. Nevertheless, an incredible photograph from his post-service years shows Weir wearing the jacket on his BMW motorcycle. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 'JACKET, LINECREWMAN, IDENTIFYING, TYPE G-1' (Spec. No. MIL-J-6249A) was worn by ground personnel involved in aircraft movement \u0026amp; handling, where making the individual conspicuous to the pilot was crucial. The bright, checkered yellow\/orange \u0026amp; black squares allowed pilots looking through aircraft canopies, particularly at a distance or under poor lighting\/weather conditions, to distinguish the line crewman giving hand signals. Designed to be worn as an outer garment, over the standard period uniform, it is made from a lightweight nylon fabric with a simple Talon brand zip front closure and a small pocket on the left arm. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor further information about Weir's life and career, click \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/omegamilitaria.com\/blogs\/artefact-archive\/po3-roger-l-weir-his-linecrewman-jacket\"\u003eHERE \u003c\/a\u003eto view an article dedicated to him (internal link).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Omega Militaria","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57427630195061,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/1539\/8563\/files\/230226-14095_2fd035ac-9981-4896-a547-c36dcbd1f716.jpg?v=1785340025","url":"https:\/\/omegamilitaria.com\/products\/50s-vintage-usaf-g-1-linecrewman-jacket-us-navy-grouping","provider":"Omega Militaria","version":"1.0","type":"link"}