A-2 Bomber Jackets
The A-2 bomber jacket display has been a part of the 390th Memorial Museum since its inception.

Nine of the nearly forty jackets were on permanent display for several years and were, unfortunately, exposed to dirt, pests, heat, light, humidity, and extreme temperature fluctuations. A toll was taken on the delicate leather and paint and the jackets were at a point of near deterioration.

The successful capital campaign, Adopt A Jacket, raised over $35,000 to finance jacket conservation and a new, responsible display. In addition to the signage on the wall, the staff researched tirelessly, learning about jacket symbols, plane names, and biographical information on the men who wore the jackets. Each jacket is displayed with a short biography and a “key” explaining the meaning of the art.