Original Rare Vietnam War Pilot’s Japanese-Made “John Wayne” Pattern Tigerstripe Flightsuit 81mm Mortar Size is 38R

Size is 38R

This version is marked on the top of the barrel with the colt address

Though the origin of air evacuation via helicopter started in the Korean War

it has movement to it

Size and markings vary

Original Rare Vietnam War Pilot’s Japanese-Made “John Wayne” Pattern Tigerstripe Flightsuit 81mm Mortar Size is 38ROriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent example of a scarce Vietnam War Flight Suit in the world famous Tigerstripe Camouflage pattern! Most closely associated with U. S. Marine Corps Aviators, these suits were worn by anyone who could purchase one. They have been observed in period photographs with Army and Air Force Aviators as well. These suits were also made famous by the 1991 film Flight of the Intruder where Willem Dafoes