This man earned his jacket... I want to buy some A2 jacket but I feel bad wearing it looking at such brave guys... Sitting in a Plane under heavy fire... Hats off, 39 bombing missions... All the best to you Jack!!!
I bought one, original from ww2, wanting to wear it. I'll tell you from experience, the history behind the jacket and being almost 80 years old, you wont wear it, they're too valuable historically to risk ruining. I ended up buying a reproduction for everyday wear and keep the original tucked away.
So cool. Serviceman from this generation are treasures with history we should strive to preserve, so thanks for doing this. Not many of these guys left. This is great.
I have an original 1942 G-1 jacket it flew over Germany now I proudly wear it to a Different type of battle worn it on as different type of battle wore it on every single Chemo therapy surgery and radiation treatment my Beautiful Gf has been through to treat her Stage 3 breast Cancer so far its giving us good luck and she is still cancer free 3 yrs later .. I know I am unworthy I wear it out of respect and admiration the the greatest generation Jack Spratt and all the his fellow service men are a national treasure!
Thank you, Jack Spratt, for your service to our country and for your courage and sacrifices in helping to save our freedom in the 40's. We will never forget your contributions and we will always remember the courage of the greatest generation. We owe you and your fellow members of the Greatest Generation our neverending sincere gratitude. And thanks to you, topcameraman, for sharing this video with us!
You can't put a price on that A-2! Good for him, for keeping it in the family! Hopefully, his son will treasure it as much as he has, for all these years!
Jack, Thank you so much for sharing this with John. Also thank you so much for your service with the 92nd. Greg Alexander Historian / Archivist 92nd BG Memorial Assn
That jacket and that man’s stories are something special that only a a guy who appreciates the freedom these brave men risked everything for would appreciate. You are now in the heavens above sir. God speed young again warrior.
Hello Joe Friday, Thank you for your comment Jack has got some fantastic stories to tell and you will be abl to watch them all on my Channel as I edit them please subscibe to my channel and you will receive them as I finish them. Kind Regards John.
Nice nice. Still in good shape like the owner. The 5 negative thumbs down may go to hell. Very interesting information. The jacket still squeaks alright. Never had one compulsion to put that on for all those years. Thank you Jack & the others.
If you love the jacket and it is special to you, it is every bit as good. It is not the physical jacket, but what it represents that counts and you seem to understand what it means.
Jack, God bless you, & THANK YOU FOR SAVING THE WORLD. I never knew my uncle, but I think he was a "Blue Nosed B-st--rds of Bodney". Once, when I was wearing the old jacket (I am thin), a fellow stopped me and asked, "Are you old enough to have been in the 8th Army?" I explained, shook his hand and thanked him for his great contribution. I am embarrassed, as my generation seems only to have hurt the world. -Peace. PS: The cuffs are a mess; -too much to repair.
matrox If you like the look of it Avirex makes some good looking A-2 Jackets that are very similar and the if you look up "Cockpit USA 100 Mission A-2 Jacket" its about identical to the one in this video.@330990714189
Very nice A-2! It would be a honor to me if you check out Josh´s Flight Jackets on Facebook. I´m doing the same WWII artwork with love and passion. Very best wishes Josh from Germany
This man earned his jacket... I want to buy some A2 jacket but I feel bad wearing it looking at such brave guys... Sitting in a Plane under heavy fire... Hats off, 39 bombing missions... All the best to you Jack!!!
I bought one, original from ww2, wanting to wear it. I'll tell you from experience, the history behind the jacket and being almost 80 years old, you wont wear it, they're too valuable historically to risk ruining. I ended up buying a reproduction for everyday wear and keep the original tucked away.
Thanks for showing us this! We who know the horrors of these missions, respect this man and what he, and this jacket went through! Priceless.
RIP Jack Spratt October 1, 1921 - April 9, 2018
So cool. Serviceman from this generation are treasures with history we should strive to preserve, so thanks for doing this. Not many of these guys left. This is great.
My dad was Dale "Lucky" Pasco Co- pilot of Heavens Above ! Thank you for sharing Jack! It's very amazing 1
I’ve been painting flight jackets for 40 years, this is a real beauty !
I have an original 1942 G-1 jacket it flew over Germany now I proudly wear it to a Different type of battle worn it on as different type of battle wore it on every single Chemo therapy surgery and radiation treatment my Beautiful Gf has been through to treat her Stage 3 breast Cancer so far its giving us good luck and she is still cancer free 3 yrs later .. I know I am unworthy I wear it out of respect and admiration the the greatest generation Jack Spratt and all the his fellow service men are a national treasure!
Great video!! Thank you for posting and thank you Jack for sharing...
so very cool. this guy is a genuine hero!!
love this guy. i'd love to meet him and shake his hand and listen to his stories.
I looooove stories like these here. Thank You for sharing your memories
Wow very cool jacket and story.
Look at how cool he looks in it now!
that jacket is priceless as is jacks service 39 missions as a ball turret gunner .thank you for your service .
Thank you, Jack Spratt, for your service to our country and for your courage and sacrifices in helping to save our freedom in the 40's. We will never forget your contributions and we will always remember the courage of the greatest generation. We owe you and your fellow members of the Greatest Generation our neverending sincere gratitude.
And thanks to you, topcameraman, for sharing this video with us!
You can't put a price on that A-2! Good for him, for keeping it in the family! Hopefully, his son will treasure it as much as he has, for all these years!
what a wonderful piece of history! Thank you so much for taking the time to film this and share it with the rest of us.
Jack,
Thank you so much for sharing this with John.
Also thank you so much for your service with the 92nd.
Greg Alexander
Historian / Archivist
92nd BG Memorial Assn
I love hearing your stories Jack!!!!
God bless jack spratt you could not ask for a more heroic man such an inspiration to me
RESPECT!
Thank you for your service and keeping America free.
Thank you so much for your service Jack Spratt! You guys are the greatest generation that this country has ever had!
God Bless!
What an amazing jacket! Thank you for sharing.
RESPECT
That jacket and that man’s stories are something special that only a a guy who appreciates the freedom these brave men risked everything for would appreciate. You are now in the heavens above sir. God speed young again warrior.
Well said
Lovely jacket and amazing patena ! Still fits you perfectly. You keep yourself in good shape too !
that's awesome thanks for the video
Love this !!!
it's unbelievable most guy get big over the years but that good man stayed the same
Magnificent!
Respect for this freedom fighter........ I like this man........ respect again.
God bless you jack
Esta chaqueta es absoluta y espectacularmente hermosa.... Es única
Wonderful man!
Wow. It is such a treat to hear the story from a real war hero.
That’s amazing
lots of history on that jacket.. WOW
The patch is fire 😂
Looking good with that jacket on!
that airforce jacket is so cool.
Pure history 🇺🇲💯🪖
This is such a cool video
Excellent ! I don't blame him one bit for wanting to keep it , 39 missions as a ball turret gunner is quite a feat. my Hats Off to you Jack Spratt
Hello Joe Friday, Thank you for your comment Jack has got some fantastic stories to tell and you will be abl to watch them all on my Channel as I edit them please subscibe to my channel and you will receive them as I finish them.
Kind Regards John.
Great man.
Amazing
The great man. He is a hero.
Cool video
Real Cool Gentleman
Nice nice. Still in good shape like the owner. The 5 negative thumbs down may go to hell. Very interesting information. The jacket still squeaks alright. Never had one compulsion to put that on for all those years. Thank you Jack & the others.
Hello Skipmag,
Thank you for your kind words Jack will enjoy reading this lots more clips to come,
Kind Regards John
God bless you sir
Love this guy
I was wondering if anyone had heard from Jack recently? I would like to know how he is.
Sadly he passed April 9, 2018.
@@modmlot Sad news. He was a lovely man. I enjoyed hearing his stories. Thank you for your service Jack Spratt. Thank you for letting me know.
This is so cool
Now that is a nice jacket
Oh! Ace pilot Jacket
If you love the jacket and it is special to you, it is every bit as good. It is not the physical jacket, but what it represents that counts and you seem to understand what it means.
that's what i call my Granddaughter "Alioop"
Alyanna😊🙏
Those A-2 jackets are still government issue today for Air force pilots.
+matrox They changed the materials and looks now.
Hello Greg,
Do you have any information on Jacks old B-17 "Heavens Above" it would be nice to pass it on to him.
Kind Regards John.
Крутой дед и куртон - супер!
УХХХ Красотища!!!! Вот бы купить Такую КУРТЯХУ!!!!! Америка сила!!!!
I like the jacket
real deal
The Greatest Generation.
Jack, God bless you, & THANK YOU FOR SAVING THE WORLD. I never knew my uncle, but I think he was a "Blue Nosed B-st--rds of Bodney". Once, when I was wearing the old jacket (I am thin), a fellow stopped me and asked, "Are you old enough to have been in the 8th Army?" I explained, shook his hand and thanked him for his great contribution. I am embarrassed, as my generation seems only to have hurt the world. -Peace. PS: The cuffs are a mess; -too much to repair.
it would be a crime to repair it imo
Wikipedia says; B-17G (s/n 44-83512) Heavens Above is on display at Lackland AFB in San Antonio, Texas.
有歷史價值！
that's a Turin shroud level jacket ...
Does Jack Spatt know the name of Bruce McClintock A-10 Warthog pilot if he does that's me second cousin.
He passed in 2018
Jack Spratt
4ft5
60Lbs
Balls the size of turrets.
What company made those A-2 jackets?
matrox If you like the look of it Avirex makes some good looking A-2 Jackets that are very similar and the if you look up "Cockpit USA 100 Mission A-2 Jacket" its about identical to the one in this video.@330990714189
+matrox They changed the jackets now. It's not made of leather anymore, it's a thin material that is similar to the flight suits.
matrox the us air force issued them out
Eastman Leather Clothing ;)
Noble house Germany
Very nice A-2!
It would be a honor to me if you check out Josh´s Flight Jackets on Facebook.
I´m doing the same WWII artwork with love and passion.
Very best wishes Josh from Germany
are you AIRBOURNE?
that's a leather "bomber jacket" right?
But how can you see the jacket if you are blinded by money?
That jacket is crying out for some TLC, leather conditioner would be a good idea..
這種 “夾克“只有 美國 陸軍航空隊 才有，難怪 不賣！
He also wore his ego on his forehead.
that patch is bad as hell.
I will give you $5,000.000 for that jacket today and trust me it will be taken very good care of contact me
Ain't gonna happen.