Captain

TWA, 1960s

Unlike uniforms for women, those worn by male flight crew members remained essentially unchanged during the 1960s. This typically conservative uniform was worn by Trans World Airlines Capt. George Duvall, who flew Pope Paul VI during the Pontiff’s visit to the United States in 1965.

Gift of Clipped Wings International

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

Manufacturer

Jacob Reed's Sons Inc.

Physical Description

Black wool w/pilot badge & 4 stripes of captain. Silk-like lining.

Dimensions

Clothing (On Mannequin): 87 × 56 × 21cm (2 ft. 10 1/4 in. × 1 ft. 10 1/16 in. × 8 1/4 in.)
3-D (Flat Storage): 92.7 × 93.3 × 3.8cm (3 ft. 1/2 in. × 3 ft. 3/4 in. × 1 1/2 in.)

Materials

Wool
Polyester
Silk
Thread
Plastic

Inventory Number

A19761500000

Credit Line

Donated by Mrs. W.P. Anderson

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Restrictions & Rights

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