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This service uniform coat was standard issue for members of the Free French Air Force during World War II. It was worn by the donor Sergent Chef (Master Sergeant) Roland M. Grand. Grand served as a Flight Engineer / Gunner on Martin B-26 Marauders of the Groupe 1/34 "Bearn", 34e Escadre de Bombardment Moyen, 42nd United States Bomb Wing First Tactical Air Force and Twelfth Air Force from 1943 to 1945.

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This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Country of Origin France Type PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Uniforms: Military Physical Description Free French Air Force Louise blue service coat; single breasted with drop fall collar; four brass buttons down front; two upper slash pockets with button flap; two lower lash pockets with flap; gold wire Chief Sergeant rank chevrons on cuffs; silver wire French Air Force wing and French Air Force Mechanic's qualification badge on right breast; United States Army Air Forces air crew qualification badge and five medal ribbons (1. Croix die Guerre 1939-1945, 2. Evade (Escape), 3. France Libre (Liberation), 4. UNIDENTIFIED, 5. Commemorative 1939-1945) over left breast pocket. Dimensions Clothing: 82.6 x 80 x 3.8cm (32 1/2 x 31 1/2 x 1 1/2 in.)
 Materials Wool
Rayon
Brass
Silver
 Inventory Number A19860016000 Credit Line Donated by Mr. Roland M. Grand Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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