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The Type A-6A was a high altitude flying boot typically issued to American bomber crews at the very end of World War II. Standardized by the Army Air Forces on August 5, 1945 the boot was a slight modification to the Type A-6 by providing a leather strap at the top to help keep it secure. The lower section of the boot was molded rubber with a waterproof leather upper with a shearling lining. The boot was typically worn over an electrically heated insert or standard issue low-quarter shoe.

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Object Details
Country of Origin United States of America Type PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Footwear Physical Description United States Army Air Forces Type A-6 flying boot; molded rubber lower with dark brown leather upper and shearling lining; zipper with leather cord pull down the front of the boot; upper buckle strap. Dimensions Clothing: 35.6 x 12.7 x 25.4cm (14 x 5 x 10 in.)
 Materials BOOT UPPERS - LEATHER
BOOTS LOWERS - RUBBER
LINING - FLEECE
 Inventory Number A19750193000 Credit Line Donated by Col. Robert L. Murdy II Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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