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Pilot

Transcontinental and Western Air, 1931

Until the late 1920s, pilots flew in open-cockpit aircraft and were clad in flying suits, helmets, and goggles. The introduction of enclosed cockpits made possible such attire as this T.W.A. pilot’s uniform.

Gift of Ken Blanery

 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 Famous & Barr Co.
 Physical Description Blue-gray wool, double-breasted, 6 buttons each with indian head motif and company name, single gold stripe on each cuff, c.1931. Dimensions Clothing (On Mannequin): 76.5 × 51 × 20cm (2 ft. 6 1/8 in. × 1 ft. 8 1/16 in. × 7 7/8 in.)
3-D (Laying Flat, Storage): 78.7 × 80 × 6.3cm (2 ft. 7 in. × 2 ft. 7 1/2 in. × 2 1/2 in.)
 Materials Organic Fiber Fabric (Wool)
Plastic
Organic Fiber Thread
Non-Magnetic Metal Alloy (Gold)
 Inventory Number A19761937000 Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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