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.
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
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