Original U.S. WWI Navy First Aeronautic Detachment Uniform & Visor with French & U.S. Naval Pilot’s Wings of Ensign Joseph C. Cline - Flew First American Combat Patrol of WWI - Interview Posted Online Featured Item but still retains the front

but still retains the front sight which is the one thing usually missing

Victory raked her less protected stern and the vessel lost 197 men and 85 were wounded (including Captain Magendie)

but broken on one side and oxidized

and the back of the chamber is round

The best aspect of this incredible jacket is a gorgeous embroidered squadron patch for the 535th Bombardment Squadron

Original U.S. WWI Navy First Aeronautic Detachment Uniform & Visor with French & U.S. Naval Pilot’s Wings of Ensign Joseph C. Cline - Flew First American Combat Patrol of WWI - Interview Posted Online Featured Item but still retains the frontOriginal Item. One of a Kind. This is one of the most tremendous WWI uniforms we have ever offered. This uniform jacket, trousers, and visor cap were worn by Ensign Joseph C. Cline, one of the very first Naval Aviators, who went overseas on June 4th, 1917 with the very first Naval Aviation unit in France, the First Aeronautic Detachment. This detachment, with Cline attached, flew the very first American combat patrol of the war from Le Croisic, France