Vietnam War Tiger Stripe Flight Suit 38R Named To Navy Pilot
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| Reference Number: Avaluer:135130 | Country/Region of Manufacture: United States |
This tiger stripe flight suit is used but still in great condition. Zips are oxidized but still functional except the cigarette pocket zip on the arm. The name “Roberge” under collar is barely read.
It is named to US Navy pilotFrances Dee Roberge 1933-2017 Retired 1978 as CommanderUS Navy Vietnam 2 Distinguished Flying Crosses23 Air Medals2 Navy Commendation Medals w Combat Device2 Navy Unit CommendationsSL native, joined navy Reserve 1951 as radarman, graduated Naval ROTC 1955C...ommissioned and earned wings 1955. Deployed and saw combat on USS Coral Sea aircraft carrier 1966239 combat missionsA4E Skyhawk fighter/bomberHe and his wingman were the first to be shot at by SAMs. Lt Donald Brown killed in the attack
Douglas TA-4F SkyhawkVA-43 TA4FAttack Squadron 43 (ATKRON 43)VA-43 ‘ChallengersVA-43 Attack Squadron
It is named to US Navy pilotFrances Dee Roberge 1933-2017 Retired 1978 as CommanderUS Navy Vietnam 2 Distinguished Flying Crosses23 Air Medals2 Navy Commendation Medals w Combat Device2 Navy Unit CommendationsSL native, joined navy Reserve 1951 as radarman, graduated Naval ROTC 1955C...ommissioned and earned wings 1955. Deployed and saw combat on USS Coral Sea aircraft carrier 1966239 combat missionsA4E Skyhawk fighter/bomberHe and his wingman were the first to be shot at by SAMs. Lt Donald Brown killed in the attack
Douglas TA-4F SkyhawkVA-43 TA4FAttack Squadron 43 (ATKRON 43)VA-43 ‘ChallengersVA-43 Attack Squadron
