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THE M-42 JUMP SUIT

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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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M-42 Jump Pants. 

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