Air Transport Command Uniform

Most of the airliners drafted for the war effort were placed under the control of the Air Transport Command (ATC), which was formed in June 1942. The ATC functioned as an enormous international airline, combining the efforts of the Ferry Command, which moved combat aircraft around the world, and the Air Service Command, which moved cargo and personnel.

The ATC was organized by Gen. Robin Olds and later Gen. Harold George. They benefited immensely from the experience of Maj. Gen. C. R. Smith of American Airlines, who served as executive officer, and hundreds of other former airline employees.

Gift of Vergil W. Vaughan

Display Status

This object is on display in America by Air at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC.

America by Air

Object Details

Country of Origin

United States of America

Type

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Uniforms: Military

Manufacturer

W. J. Healy & Company

Physical Description

Khaki cotton button down shirt with 2 top pockets.

Dimensions

Clothing: 73.5 × 42.5 × 17cm (2 ft. 4 15/16 in. × 1 ft. 4 3/4 in. × 6 11/16 in.)
3-D (Stored flat, Arms Folded In): 75.7 × 64.8 × 5.1cm (2 ft. 5 13/16 in. × 2 ft. 1 1/2 in. × 2 in.)

Materials

Organic Fiber Fabric (Cotton)
Organic Fiber Thread
Plastic

Inventory Number

A19830278000

Credit Line

Donated by Vergil W. Vaughan

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

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