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First Officer

Mohawk Airlines, 1950s

A prominent local carrier in the 1940s and ’50s, Mohawk served New York State and the Northeast. First Officer Joseph Adamowicz wore this uniform while flying Mohawk DC-3s.

Gift of Joseph Adamowicz

 Display Status

This object is on display in America by Air at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC.

America by Air
Object Details
Country of Origin United States of America Type PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Uniforms: Civil Physical Description Blue wool, single breasted, 4 patch pockets, Mohawk Airlines pilot badge from accession worksheet: worn by Flight Officer of Mohawk Airlines during period of 1950-September 1960. Worn by Captain (then Flight Officer) Joseph J. Adamowicz until replaced by present gray uniform, worn until Mohawk Airlines merged with Alleghany Air System in April 1972 Dimensions Clothing (On Mannequin): 80 × 53 × 21cm (2 ft. 7 1/2 in. × 1 ft. 8 7/8 in. × 8 1/4 in.)
3-D (Coat, Stored with Light Padding): 84.1 × 81.9 × 7.6cm (2 ft. 9 1/8 in. × 2 ft. 8 1/4 in. × 3 in.)
3-D (Badge): 9.7 × 0.5 × 2.4cm (3 13/16 × 3/16 × 15/16 in.)
 Materials Organic Fiber Fabric (Wool)
Uncharacterized Fabrics
Copper Alloy
White Metal Plating
Enamel
 Inventory Number A19721186000 Credit Line Donated by Capt. Joseph J. Adamowicz Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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