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This is an example of a 1937-1942 pattern Imperial Japanese Navy flight suit. This was standard warm weather zone flight suit worn by naval aviators and aircrews.

This flying suit was obtained for research by the U.S. Army Air Forces Foreign Technology Division (FTD) during World War II. These items were made available for study by commercial firms who could then incorporate any improvements American flight clothing.

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

Japan

Type

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Flight Clothing

Physical Description

Belt, Japanese Imperial Navy suit, chocolate brown gabardine.

Dimensions

Clothing: 121.9 x 7.6 x 1.3cm (48 in. x 3 in. x 1/2 in.)

Materials

Cotton, plastic

Inventory Number

A19772751001

Credit Line

Transferred from the United States Air Force, Foreign Technology Division

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

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