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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

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