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US K-2B Flight Suit "Bounty Hunters" – 191st AHC Gunships – Named Pilot – 1966

Coverall, Flying, Man's, Very Light K-2B - NAM

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An exceptional identified artifact from the Vietnam War helicopter war. This K-2B Cotton Flight Suit belonged to Aviator Nathan N. Withington, a pilot with the 191st Assault Helicopter Company (AHC). The distinctive "Yosemite Sam" patch identifies him as a member of the elite "Bounty Hunters" Gunship Platoon. The suit retains the original leather nametag and the manufacture label dated 4 April 1966.

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€254,46

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Product code	ZBOZI PODLE PARAGRAFU 90 ZAKONA O DPH1003
Brand	G.I.
Category	Vietnam War
Warranty	NE

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"Slicks" carried troops. "Gunships" hunted. This is a Gunship pilot's gear.

Unit History: The 191st AHC "Bounty Hunters" flew heavily armed Hueys to protect transport slicks. Their mascot, Yosemite Sam, perfectly captured their aggressive "Gunslinger" spirit. The patch is a rare theater-made example.
Provenance: Named to Nathan N. Withington. VHPA records confirm his service in Vietnam with the 191st AHC from 1966 to 1967.
Item Specs: Standard Issue Suit, Flying, Man's, Very Light K-2B. Contract DSA-100-3373.
Condition: Used, displaying the honest wear of a combat tour.

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