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**Item:** Original WWII Era US Army Air Forces (USAAF) Type A-10 Winter Flying Trousers
**Manufacturer:** Willis & Geiger Inc. (Private Purchase / Custom Tailored)
**Original Owner Nametape:** \"Jimmy Flynn\"
**Estimated True Size:** Fits approx. 34\"–35\" Waist (See flat measurements below)---### HISTORICAL OVERVIEW & AUTHENTICITY
Up for sale is an incredibly rare, historically significant pair of WWII-era Type A-10 cold-weather heavy flying trousers. Standard A-10 trousers were standardized in late 1943 for high-altitude bomber crews and fighter pilots facing sub-zero temperatures. What makes this specific pair highly collectible is the manufacturing provenance. These were produced by the legendary outfitter **Willis & Geiger**, featuring their iconic woven labels inside the back waistband. During the war, Willis & Geiger manufactured bulk materials and flight gear under government contracts, but they also offered premium, custom-tailored \"private purchase\" uniform items for officers, pilots, and elite personnel. This pair features a factory-stitched name label identifying the original owner as **\"Jimmy Flynn.\"** ### DESIGN & SPECIFICATION DETAILS
* **Outer Shell:** Heavy-duty, wind-resistant Olive Drab (OD) Green cotton twill.
* **Interior Lining:** Thick, incredibly plush, insulating genuine alpaca-and-wool pile lining throughout the upper interior waistband to trap core body heat.
* **Suspender Hardware:** Outfitted with the period-correct layout of prominent buttons along the outer waist rim designed to anchor heavy-duty flight suspenders. (suspenders not included).
* **Closures:** High-waisted traditional button-front fly closure.
* **Pocket Layout:** Asymmetrical utility pockets, including lower-shin buttoned cargo/aviator gear pockets.
* **Ankle Cuffs:** Features adjustable buttoned strap ankle tabs designed to taper and cinch tightly over thick sheepskin mukluks or combat flight boots.### CONDITION REPORT
Excellent vintage condition for a garment of this era. The outer cotton twill fabric maintains its strong structural integrity and rich olive color, showing only minor age-appropriate wear. The interior alpaca-wool lining is clean, remarkably well-preserved, and free from major shedding or dry rot. No reproduction tags, no modern alterations. (These trousers are missing two buttons , has one broken button and one loose button, as well as a couple small spots on the very bottom in back of the right leg detailed in the photos , Please inspect all high-resolution photos closely to verify the condition details).### TRUE MEASUREMENTS (Laid Flat)
*To ensure a perfect fit and avoid returns, please compare these exact measurements against a pair of pants you currently own. Note that these are thick, insulated winter over-pants.** **Waist (Aligned Flat across):** [Insert your measurement here, e.g., 17.5 inches] (Fits true 34\"–35\" waist)
* **Inseam (Crotch seam to leg cuff):** [Insert your measurement here, e.g., 28 inches]
* **Outseam (Total length from waist to cuff):** [Insert your measurement here, e.g., 42 inches]
* **Front Rise:** [Insert your measurement here, e.g., 15.5 inches]---
**Shipping & Terms:** Shipped securely with tracking. Sold as-is as a verified historic collectible. Please message with any questions prior to purchasing. All sales are final.
