The Snapshots in Time Collection

Leather Flight Case with Naval Aviator Wings Insignia, Lt. Bancroft Collection

Leather Flight Case with Naval Aviator Wings Insignia, Lt. Bancroft Collection

This leather flight case, bearing a gold Naval Aviator wings pin, belonged to Lt. Bancroft, a U.S. Navy pilot who served during the Korean War. Personal items such as this offer a tangible connection to the everyday gear carried by naval aviators of the era. Project: 218182