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Jerry Carr's Owned and Worn Marine Corps G-1 VMF-114 Flight Jacket Directly from His Family Collection, with Certificate of Au...
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Description
Super desirable G-1, Ex. Jerry Carr
Jerry Carr's Owned and Worn Marine Corps G-1 VMF-114 Flight
Jacket Directly from His Family Collection, with Certificate of
Authenticity. A size 40 brown leather jacket with a neck tag
from L. W. Foster Sportswear with the notations "MIL-J-7823 (AER &
AMEND. #2)/ Contract N383-22356A," signifying a rare 1955 issue. On
the left chest is the leather pilot nametag: "G.P. CARR/ CAPT.
USMC". On the right is a large 4.75" x 5.25" VMF-114 patch. On the
left arm at top is a patch from the U.S.S. Franklin D.
Roosevelt and just beneath a Primus Principes patch.
Beneath the collar at back is the stenciled large "USN." An
incredible piece for display or special occasion wear. This is a
desirable and rare jacket not even considering the service of Carr
in the military and as commander of Skylab III (SL-4). Minor signs
of wear, very fine.Gerald Carr enlisted in the US Navy in 1949 and was appointed a midshipman with the Naval ROTC detachment at the University of Southern California. Upon graduation in 1954, he received his commission in the U.S. Marine Corps and subsequently reported to The Basic School at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. He received flight training at Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida, and Naval Air Station Kingsville, Texas, and was then assigned to VMF(AW)-114 where he gained experience in the F9F Cougar and the F-6A Skyray.
Carr served as a Marine Corps pilot for several years, including a tour of duty in the Mediterranean. He also attended the U.S. Naval Postgraduate School, where he received a second bachelor's degree in aeronautical engineering in 1962. After pursuing advanced studies in the same field at Princeton University, he entered the astronaut program in 1966. Carr's Navy career was distinguished by his service as a Marine Corps pilot, astronaut, and consultant. He was a highly skilled and experienced aviator, and he made significant contributions to the US space program.
The G-1 jacket is an iconic piece of outerwear that was first issued to U.S. Navy pilots in the late 1940s. It is made from heavyweight goatskin leather and features a number of unique features that make it ideal for flying, such as a mouton fur collar, bi-swing back, and knit cuffs and waistband. It was originally designed to protect pilots from the cold and wind at high altitudes. The jacket also has a number of other features that make it practical for flying, such as large pockets for carrying maps and other supplies, and a storm flap to keep the zipper from opening in the wind.
The VMF-114 patch on a flight jacket signifies that the wearer was a member of Marine Fighter Squadron 114 (VMF-114), also known as the "Checkertails." VMF-114 was active from 1943 to 1965. The squadron was known for its distinctive black and white checkered markings, which were inspired by the racing stripes of the Indianapolis 500. VMF-114 was a highly decorated squadron, earning two Presidential Unit Citations, one Navy Unit Commendation, and four Meritorious Unit Commendations.
A Primus Principes patch is an unofficial patch that is sometimes worn by members of the United States military. The term is Latin for "first among the first" and is often used to refer to the most experienced or skilled members of a group. The patch features a Roman soldier's helmet and shield, and it is often worn by members of special operations forces or other elite units.
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2023 December 14 - 15 Space Exploration Signature® Auction #6277 (go to Auction Home page)
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