Maybe, did he wear a 42Long? That was the size of mine, before it shriveled up


“He’s a damn good pilot. He always brought us home” These words from a crew member of the B-17 “Memphis Belle” probably best sum up Bob Morgan’s military career. Commanded by Morgan, the B-17 Memphis Belle was the first of the heavy bombers to achieve 25 missions over Europe. The plane and her crew were immortalized in a 1943 combat documentary directed and filmed by William Wyler ; and again in 1990 by a Warner Bros. Hollywood movie (produced by Wyler’s daughter, Catherine) - both were titled “Memphis Belle”.

“There were no easy missions”, says Morgan, who never lost a crew member. “But, the secret to the B-17 was the capability of flying in tight formations - so tight that the wings were often almost touching. We were able to put out an amazing amount of firepower. That, and the Norden Bomb Sight, which made us extremely accurate at high altitudes. I also positively feel that was a bit of divine intervention for our crew.

 

Langlitz... hands down, the best. But, to each his own.

Some may complain about the price, but how does that differ from dropping $$$$ into chrome? The jacket will last for MANY more years, with much more pleasure.

 

I absolutly agree! I have a Langlitz CHP jacket that is almost 60 years old that is so awesome! The price of a langlitz is not bad if you concider it will last over 100 years! I am the second generation enjoying this jacket. It will still be a great jacket for another generation.

 

I agree! Langlitz will be #2 for me when I can afford one! USN Corpsman, 24years-retired-GO NAVY!