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Captain

US Airways, 1999

The military style of the captain’s uniform has changed little since uniforms were introduced in the early 1930s. This one, worn by Capt. James Webster of US Airways, is typical.

Gift of James Webster

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 United States of America Type PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Uniforms: Civil Manufacturer Van Heusen Co.
Physical Description US Airways uniform shirt; white poly cotton blend short sleeve shirt; two upper pleated button flap pockets; navy blue captain's epaulets on each shoulder with four blue silver stripes; six buttons down front; navy blue polyester manufacturer's tag with white letter text, "VH VAN HEUSEN". Dimensions Clothing (On Mannequin): 85 × 50 × 20cm (2 ft. 9 7/16 in. × 1 ft. 7 11/16 in. × 7 7/8 in.)
3-D (Stored with Light Padding): 86.4 × 101.6 × 6.3cm (2 ft. 10 in. × 3 ft. 4 in. × 2 1/2 in.)
Materials Synthetic/Organic Fiber Fabric Blend (65% Polyester, 35% Cotton)
Uncharacterized Thread
Synthetic Fiber Fabrics
Plastic
Ink
Inventory Number A20010043000 Credit Line Donated by James L. Webster Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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