A WWII vet talks about his original (untreated) Cable 27753 A-2 jacket

[Deleted member 16736]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oOfDl2S07aM

And shows you how to wear a scarf with it:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2dLIW4uA88

 

[scotrace]

Wonderful! He's so delighted to show it off! Thankfully he's looked after it a bit. Had it been in an attic or cellar someplace, it would be cracked badly by now. Thanks for sharing!

 

[triple-d]

Great video....thanks

 

[Worf]

Still got it ain't he? He's still what we used to call a "strack troop", that meant a soldier who both looked and performed like a soldier should. Sharp as a tack and still in good shape.... both he and the jacket. I enjoyed that.... thanks for sharing.

Worf

 

[EmergencyIan]

That is great!

- Ian

 

[Dumpster Diver]

No way I would ever sell mine either after 39 missions in a Ball turret either, no way.

Right on Jackie!

 

[Dixon Cannon]

Now THAT'S an A-2!.... And an A-1, Stand-up guy, Jack Spratt! -dixon cannon

 

[GoodTimesGone]

Here's an interesting longer interview with Jack Spratt. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSKfh3PB4-Q
It's the most in-depth interview I've heard with a ball turret gunner. Those guys sure had it the roughest on the B-17, a very cramped and vulnerable position.
_________________________________________________________________________________
Tom

 

[Dumpster Diver]

Jack spratt could eat no fat

his wife could eat no lean

and so between them both

they licked the platter clean.

 

[BJC88]

That was great, thank you so for much for posting the interview.

 

[olworthers]

These videos are incredible. I can't even begin to express how much admiration I have for all the brave men and women who have fought to defend freedom. Thank you for posting.

-OW

 

[majormajor]

Excellent viewing. And what a great guy! Thanks for posting

 

[SPLINTER]

Hi
I could listen to Jack talking all night long. What a gentleman and a true hero. You can sense the pride for what he'd been through.
I contacted the guy who made the videos and he tells me that Jack is 95 yrs old now. What an inspiration.

 

[Cocker]

Amazing videos! As Worf said, he still got it. He looks and sounds as enthusiast as someone who's in his early 20's. I'll have a look at the long interview as soon as I have some times to spare.

 

[Lungomare]

Great!

Thanks a lot and kind regards,

Johannes