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Bomber Boys...WWII Flight Jacket Art Coffee Table Book

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Connect Directly with History: Experience WWII aviation like never before through stunning, high-resolution photos that make the art, texture, and stories of each jacket feel tangible and immediate.
Gain a Deep Personal Connection: Go beyond dates and battles by reading the personal accounts and seeing the portraits of the veterans who wore these jackets, giving you a profound appreciation for the human experience of the war.
Enrich Your Knowledge: Receive more than just a photo book with expert guides on the jacket's fashion impact, collecting tips from an Antiques Roadshow appraiser, and proper care for these historic items.
Own an Award-Winning Centerpiece: Display a beautiful, internationally acclaimed hardcover book that serves as a captivating piece of art for your home or office, sparking conversations and sharing history with guests.
Find What You're Looking For: Use the comprehensive index to easily locate specific military units, names, or aircraft, making this book both a beautiful visual gallery and a valuable reference tool.

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A Visual History of Courage and Creativity on Wearable Canvases

Step back in time to the golden age of aviation and witness a unique intersection of military history, art, and personal storytelling. Bomber Boys: WWII Flight Jacket Art is a breathtaking coffee table book that chronicles the service of the US Army Air Forces through the iconic, hand-painted A-2 leather flight jackets they wore. These jackets served as wearable diaries, each one a unique testament to the bravery, humor, and identity of the airman who wore it.

A Meticulously Documented Masterpiece

Over an eight-year journey, commercial photographer John Slemp visited 12 museums and private collections to capture the soul of these historic artifacts. The book features 104 original WWII-era jackets, presented in stunning, high-resolution detail that brings the texture of the leather and the vibrancy of the paint to life with a true "WOW" factor. From the European to the Pacific theaters, the collection showcases the incredible diversity of designs and symbols that tell each crew member's story.

More Than Just a Photo Book

Beyond the incredible imagery, Bomber Boys connects you with the human experience of the war. The jacket photographs are accompanied by moving personal accounts, stories of sacrifice, and contemporary portraits of the veterans themselves, including the famed Tuskegee Airmen and the trailblazing Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs). You won’t just see the art; you’ll feel the history behind it.

Award-Winning Content and Expert Contributions

Garnering international acclaim, Bomber Boys has won two silver medals in prestigious design competitions and was named the "Fashion Book of the Year" in 2024. This large, 398-page hardcover volume is enriched with contributions from leading experts, including:

A chapter on the jacket's global fashion impact by historian Laura McLaws Helms.
A guide to collecting and valuation by Antiques Roadshow appraiser Jeff Shrader.
An essential FAQ section on the proper care and preservation of vintage leather jackets.

The Perfect Gift for the Historian, Aviator, or Art Lover

This book is a powerful tribute to the courage and creativity of the Greatest Generation. Suitable for readers from middle school and up, it’s an unforgettable gift for the aviator, historian, artist, or patriot in your life, and a must-have addition to any library.

Key Features:

Format: Large, 398-page hardcover coffee table book.
Content: Features 104 unique, WWII-era painted A-2 flight jackets.
Photography: Stunning, high-resolution images with incredible detail.
Stories: Includes personal accounts and portraits of veterans, including Tuskegee Airmen and WASPs.
Expert Chapters: In-depth sections on fashion history, collecting tips from an Antiques Roadshow expert, and jacket care.
Award-Winning: An internationally recognized, award-winning publication.