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Tunic, United States Army Air Forces

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This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum, it is either on loan or in storage.

Tunic, United States Army Air Forces

 

  • Summary

This uniform was worn by the donor, William P. Haynes, while serving as a pilot in Air Transport Command in North Africa and Italy during World War II. It is an example of a British battledress adopted by an American serviceman.

Donated by Maj. William P. Haynes

Manufacturer:   Raper & Bainbridge Ltd.

Country of Origin: United Kingdom

Dimensions:
Clothing: 72.4 x 70.5 x 7.6cm (28 1/2 x 27 3/4 x 3 in.)
Clothing Size: 7

Materials:
Wool, cotton, metal, stainless steel

Physical Description:
United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) olive green serge wool battle jacket; two upper flap pockets with box pleats; five hidden buttons down front; attached waist belt; epaulets.


Inventory number: A19721254000