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This is an example of the flying jacket from the Luftwaffe two piece electrically heated "Kanal" suit. They became standard issue for pilots and aircrews sometime in 1943.

 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 Dark blue flying coat; white rank insignia on sleeves; dark brown shearling lining; zipper down front; zipper cuffs; 2 lower slash pockets with snap closures; three white embroidered on black felt Feldwebel (sergeant) rank insignia sewn on both arms. Dimensions Clothing: 81.3 x 55.9 x 15.2cm (32 x 22 x 6 in.)
 Materials Outer Shell: Cotton
Lining: Shearling
 Inventory Number A19760916000 Credit Line Donated by George A. Petersen Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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