WWII leather cap for aircrew question

Tex Houston wrote:

: "Gregg Germain" wrote in message
: ...
: Hi all,
:
: This is a question for anyone who has the answer and cares to respond
: - though I suspect Art Kramer can answer it instantly:
:
: I'm interested in the official "model number" ofr a particular kind of
: cap worn by aircrew during WWII.
:
: it is leather, fleece lined, looks something like a baseball cap.
:
: Was it a "B-2"? If not, what was the nomenclature?
:
: thanks
:
: --- Gregg
: "Improvise, adapt, overcome."
:
: Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics
: Phone: (617) 496-1558
:

: The book "USAAF Handbook 1939-1945 has a photo of two waist gunners wearing
: what you describe and the caption calls it a B-2 'Gunner's Cap' but the
: absolutly best place to ask is
: http://www.armyairforces.com/forums/gforum.cgi and join the Forum "The Gear"
: where WWII (in many cases) veterans and historians will give you a
: definative word or two.

: Tex Houston


Thanks very much, Tex. Great info! And your book corroborates Art's
reply.


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--- Gregg
"Improvise, adapt, overcome."

Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics
Phone: (617) 496-1558