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This is a standard issue Royal Australian Air Force mess dress jacket issued during the 1970s. The Embassy of Australia donated the uniform to the National Air Space Museum in a gesture of good will and international cooperation. There is no known information at this time about the individual who wore the uniform or their service record.

 Display Status

This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Country of Origin Australia Type PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Uniforms: Military Physical Description Flight Lieutenant shoulder board rank insignia with guilt eagle surmounted by a Queen's crown and two gold wire stripes accompanying a Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) dark blue wool mess dress jacket. Dimensions 3-D (Each): 13.3 x 5.1 x 2.5cm (5 1/4 x 2 x 1 in.)
 Materials Wool, synthetic fabric, brass
 Inventory Number A19730309001 Credit Line Donated by the Embassy of Australia Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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