Marine One Flight Jacket
Artifact IDMO 63.1443
Object Type
Jacket, Flight
Date
1961-1962
Maker
unknown
Medium
Leather, fur
DimensionsSize 42 in center back (106.7)
Physical DescriptionBrown leather flight jacket with embroidered patch insignia of first Marine helicopter unit (HMX-1) on right shoulder. G-1 Type Navy jacket crafted of seal brown leather. Jacket has two snap-flap patch pockets, and a brown mouton fur collar. Elasticated knitted cuffs and waistband and front zip closure, with a wind flap. Patch on left side in gold lettering reads: John F. Kennedy President of the United States. There are no labels on this jacket. ,
Historical NoteJohn F. Kennedy frequently wore U.S. Navy G-1 flight jackets. This jacket features the distinctive patch HMX-1, the Marine Helicopter Squadron.
Marine One is the call sign used when the President is on board one of the HMX-1 Marine helicopters which provides all helicopter transportation for the President both overseas and within the continental United States.
On December 5, 1962, a set of three Flight jackets was purchased for the President via an official U.S. Navy invoice. The procurement was handled by Lieutenant Henry E. Hirschy, Jr., the White House Supply and Logistics Officer.
Additional DetailsMarine One is the call sign used when the President is on board one of the HMX-1 Marine helicopters which provides all helicopter transportation for the President both overseas and within the continental United States.
On December 5, 1962, a set of three Flight jackets was purchased for the President via an official U.S. Navy invoice. The procurement was handled by Lieutenant Henry E. Hirschy, Jr., the White House Supply and Logistics Officer.
Custodial History NoteThis jacket was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in 1965 by the Estate of President John F. Kennedy. It was owned by President Kennedy as part of his personal wardrobe collection.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Gift of the Estate of President John F. Kennedy
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesJohn F. Kennedy Personal Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676959)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - PartlyUse Restriction Notepermission to use image must be granted by the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum. please address requests to Museumjfk@nara.govUse Restriction Noteimage use is to be approved of by Museum staff on a case by case basis, image is not for sale by Getty, Almay, or other profit seeking photography sites.In Collection(s)
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