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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 Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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