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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

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