USAF Thunderbirds Crew Chief 1985 Uniform Suit Bag & M-65 Flight Jacket Lot Med For Sale

Vintage 1985–1986 USAF Thunderbirds Assistant Crew Chief #7 Career Uniform & Flight Line CollectionUp for sale is a museum-grade piece of U.S. Air Force aviation history. This incredibly rare, matching 4-piece lot represents the real-life flight line career ofMaster Sergeant Graff, who served as a highly decorated Chief Mechanic. This collection chronologically covers his time stationed with the 50th Tactical Fighter Wing at Hahn Air Base in West Germany during the height of the Cold War, directly leading into his elite selection as theAssistant Crew Chief for Jet #7 of the USAF Thunderbirds Aerial Demonstration Teamfor the 1985–1986 season.What is Included in This 4-Piece Historical Lot:

1. Official 1985-1986 Thunderbirds Flight Line Utility Suit / Coveralls
   • Size:40 Regular (40-RG / Men's Medium)
   • Brand/Tag:Vintage Riverside (Made in USA, Orange Tag)
   • Features:Long-sleeve deep navy blue utility suit featuring a massive, flawless chain-stitch embroidered "Thunderbirds U.S. Air Force" patch on the back. Front features master technician rank insignia.
2. Personalized Thunderbirds Crew Chief Flight Line Gear Bag
   • Details:Heavy canvas duffle bag customized in the iconic Thunderbirds red, white, and blue aesthetic. Boldly stenciled on the side:"ASST. CREW CHIEF #7 1985-1986". Includes heavy-duty carrying straps and full zip closure.
3. Insignia-Heavy M-65 Flight Line Field Jacket (With Winter Liner!)
   • Size:Medium
   • Features:Olive Drab Green M-1965 field jacket used as his primary flight career line jacket. Worn and configured specifically for airfield tarmac work. Fully decorated with original, sew-on period patches:USAFE (U.S. Air Forces in Europe) Master Technician badge, 50th Tactical Fighter Wing crest, and MSgt sleeve chevrons. Includes theoriginal button-in quilted winter linerinside!
4. Woodland Camouflage BDU Uniform Shirt
   • Size:Medium Short (Height 63 to 67 inches, Chest 37 to 41 inches)
   • Stock No:8415-01-084-1646
   • Features:4-pocket 1980s Battle Dress Uniform shirt with matching USAFE Master Technician patch, 50th Tactical Fighter Wing patch, "U.S. AIR FORCE" tape, and sewn-on "GRAFF" name tape.

Condition Details:
Sourced directly from the original veteran owner's climate-controlled storage.

• Thunderbirds Utility Suit:Good vintage, field-worn condition. Shows authentic flight-line grease stains, light fading, and small paint blemishes scattered across the lower front legs and arm sleeve cuffs from active maintenance duties.Importantly, there are absolutely no rips, tears, holes, or structural damage.The giant, chain-stitch embroidered Thunderbirds patch on the back remains bright, tight, and beautifully preserved. All buttons and zippers function perfectly.
• Canvas Flight Line Duffle Bag:Shows light, authentic travel wear and soil from his active 1985–1986 airshow tour, giving it incredible character and undeniable provenance.
• Both Jackets:Very clean overall with crisp patches, solid stitching, and fully working zippers/buttons.

Items have been protected from smoke and sunlight. Bought from original owner. Items werestored in storage unit since his retirement. It is exceptionally rare to find an entire, un-split career lot belonging to an elite Thunderbirds crew chief. Please review all photos for tag numbers and close-ups of the authentic wear details.
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