{"product_id":"og-507-1980s-us-air-force-button-shirt","title":"1969 OG-507 U.S. Air Force Utility Shirt","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Vietnam War–era U.S. Air Force OG-507 utility shirt, dated 1969. The OG-507 replaced earlier OG-107s and was produced in a lighter 50\/50 poly-cotton twill, designed for improved durability and quicker drying in hot, humid environments during the Vietnam War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThis example retains original Airman First Class (E-3) sleeve chevrons, period U.S. Air Force chest tape, and original name tape reading Johnson.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThe back features a hand-painted “Boise Bee” graphic, an unofficial morale or squadron-style artwork inspired by WWII bomber nose art traditions. These hand-painted designs were privately commissioned and worn off-duty or on base, making surviving examples exceptionally scarce. Paint shows authentic age, light cracking, and wear consistent with period use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan\u003eA rare and highly collectible piece combining issued military apparel with personalized Vietnam-era artwork.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVietnam War era · 1969 contract · OG-507 · Original hand-painted artwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Steady Reserve","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43152353231054,"sku":null,"price":198.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0554\/6101\/9854\/files\/796A94CC-A5EB-4573-AE36-CC3C87EA225B.jpg?v=1770850655","url":"https:\/\/www.steadyreserve.com\/products\/og-507-1980s-us-air-force-button-shirt","provider":"Steady Reserve","version":"1.0","type":"link"}