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Air Transport Command Uniform

Most of the airliners drafted for the war effort were placed under the control of the Air Transport Command (ATC), which was formed in June 1942. The ATC functioned as an enormous international airline, combining the efforts of the Ferry Command, which moved combat aircraft around the world, and the Air Service Command, which moved cargo and personnel.

The ATC was organized by Gen. Robin Olds and later Gen. Harold George. They benefited immensely from the experience of Maj. Gen. C. R. Smith of American Airlines, who served as executive officer, and hundreds of other former airline employees.

Gift of Vergil W. Vaughan

 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: Military Manufacturer Hastings Co.
 Physical Description Khaki cloth with 4 pockets open collar; 10 copper alloy A.T.C. buttons and Captain rank with black enamel bars. Coat is aaf summer pattern w/ pilot badge. Dimensions Clothing (On Mannequin): 80 × 46 × 19cm (2 ft. 7 1/2 in. × 1 ft. 6 1/8 in. × 7 1/2 in.)
3-D (Stored Coat, Folded with Padding): 79.4 × 81.3 × 7.6cm (2 ft. 7 1/4 in. × 2 ft. 8 in. × 3 in.)
3-D (Badge): 9 × 1 × 2.7cm (3 9/16 × 3/8 × 1 1/16 in.)
 Materials Uncharacterized Fabrics
Uncharacterized Threads
Ferrous alloy
White Metal
Enamel
Plastic
 Inventory Number A19830277000 Credit Line Donated by Vergil W. Vaughan Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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