Name/Title
US Naval Aviator Working Green JacketDescription
A green, gabardine naval aviator's jacket with bullion aviator's wings and three 35-line buttons and Lieutenant Commander's striped sleeve insignia. Created by the House of Worsted-Tex.Use
Issued by the US Navy as a part of naval aviators working greens uniform.Context
Worn by Joseph Kristufek who was a plank owner on the USS Yorktown (CV-10) and flew missions off the Yorktown as an Avenger pilot in Torpedo Squadron (VT-5) during World War II.Collection
Joseph R. Kristufek Collection, USS Yorktown CV-10Acquisition
Accession
2000.00001Source or Donor
Yorktown AssociationAcquisition Method
GiftMade/Created
Manufacturer
House of Worsted-TexDate made
circa 1943 - circa 1945Update Date
August 2, 2024
