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Captain

US Airways, 1999

The military style of the captain’s uniform has changed little since uniforms were introduced in the early 1930s. This one, worn by Capt. James Webster of US Airways, is typical.

Gift of James Webster

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 United States of America Type PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Uniforms: Civil Manufacturer Lion Uniform Co.
Physical Description US Airways Captains coat; dark navy blue wool polyester blend single breasted coat; silver US Airways Captain of Pilots' badge on left breast; four silver stripes on each cuff; two lower flap pockets; two silver buttons down front with relief of US Airways flag logo; two upper slash pockets on inside; one lower left slash pocket with button lower left side; white polyester tailor's tag with black text "LION APPAREL" stitched on inside left pocket; black polyester owner's tag with embroidered signature "Jim W. Webster" on inside right pocket. Dimensions Clothing (On Mannequin): 82 × 54 × 22cm (2 ft. 8 5/16 in. × 1 ft. 9 1/4 in. × 8 11/16 in.)
3-D (Coat, Stored with Light Padding): 82.5 × 92.1 × 6.3cm (2 ft. 8 1/2 in. × 3 ft. 1/4 in. × 2 1/2 in.)
3-D (Wings): 8 × 0.5 × 2.2cm (3 1/8 × 3/16 × 7/8 in.)
Materials Synthetic Fiber Fabrics (Including 55% Polyester, 45% Wool Blend)
Organic Fiber Fabrics
Non-Magnetic White Metals
Uncharacterized Threads
Uncharacterized Coating
Inventory Number A20010041000 Credit Line Donated by James L. Webster Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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