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This quilted pink flying suit was used by German Luftwaffe Me 163 pilots to protect them from the aircraft's volatile fuel mixture of T-Stoff (Hydrogen Peroxide with 20% oxyquinoline) and C-Stoff (hydrazine hydrate in methanol). This suit was captured by the United States Quarter Master Corps following World War II.

Display Status

This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.

Object Details

Country of Origin

Germany

Type

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Flight Clothing

Physical Description

Luftwaffe protective flying suit; pink quilted asbestos fabric flame retardant flying jacket; embroidered Luftwaffe eagle insignia on right breast; draw straps on each cuff and collar.

Dimensions

Clothing: 74.3 x 78.7 x 6.4cm (29 1/4 x 31 x 2 1/2 in.)

Materials

Outer Shell: Perlon synthetic
Insulation: Asbestos fibers

Inventory Number

A19480168000

Credit Line

Donated by Lester W. B. Powell

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

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