On this page I will be displaying some of my M-42 jump jackets and pants. It should be noted
that the technical name for the M-42 is "Coat, Parachute Jumper". M stands for "model" and "42" is for the year.
Jump suit worn by Curtis F.Parsons |
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Mr.Parsons was a medic with the 505th 82nd Airborne Division. |
11th Airborne M-42 Jump Jacket |
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This was owned by Glenn Mc.Creedy 161st AEB. |
101st M-42 jump jacket. |
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Note- the sleeves have been stitched on the wrong sides! |
Curtis F.Parsons jump suit with a picture him. |
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101st Airborne M-42 Jump Jacket. Named Lafferiere. |
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This eagle patch is stitched in a cotton string cross-stitch pattern. |
Unpatched M-42 Jump Jacket. |
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Unpatched and named M-42 Jump Jacket. |
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This jacket is named to "Hoheb". |
Well worn m-42 jump jacket. |
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