Scarce 1940s white cotton sweatshirt - 5th Ferrying Group
Description
Description :
SKU:
US2-U-000320
Scarce 1940s white cotton sweatshirt. Great blue ink design printed on the front including a large Air Transport Command (ATC) logo in the center, "5th Ferrying Group" and "Love Field, Texas" printed in bold letters. The "Sportswear" tag is still attached to the collar.

The 5th Ferrying Group was formed in 1942, transferred to Love Field, TX in September of the same year and was discontinued at the end of WWII. The primary mission of the 5th Ferrying Group was to ferry planes from local factories to Army airbase hubs and front lines by men and women, including the famous Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP).

This sweatshirt came out of the trunk of a veteran who served in the 5th Ferrying Gp. A T-shirt with the same logo was found with it and is also offered for sale on this website.
Dimensions :
Size medium.
Please refer to the last picture listed for this sweatshirt detailed dimensions.
Condition :
Some light brown and black stains due to a long time storage in this veteran's trunk. No rips or holes.
Please feel free to contact us should you have any questions regarding this item.
Description
Description :
SKU:
US2-U-000320
Rare sweat-shirt en coton blanc datant des années 1940. Très beau design imprimé sur la partie frontale avec un large logo de l'Air Transport Command (ATC) en son centre, "5th Ferrying Group" et "Love Field, Texas" imprimé en police large. L'étiquette "Sportswear" est encore attachée au col.

Le 5th Ferrying Group (5eme Groupe de transport) a été formé en 1942, transféré à Love Field, Texas au mois de Septembre de la même année, et a été dissout à la fin de la 2eme GM. La mission principale du 5th Ferrying Gp était de transporter des avions depuis les usines de construction locales, vers des aéroports militaires, ou vers les lignes de front par des hommes ou femmes pilotes, incluant les fameuses Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP).

Ce sweat-shirt à été trouvé dans le coffre d'un vétéran ayant servit dans le 5th Ferrying Group. Un T-shirt avec le même logo a été trouvé avec ce T-shirt et est également offert à la vente sur ce site.
Dimensions :
Taille moyenne.
Merci de vous référer à la dernière photographie listée pour une liste détaillée des dimensions de ce sweat-shirt.
Condition :
Quelques tâches marrons et noires causées par le long stockage de ce sweat-shirt dans le coffre de ce vétéran. Pas de déchirure, ni de trou.
N'hésitez pas à nous contacter pour toute question concernant cet objet.
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