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Jacqueline Cochran wore this gear while achieving two new world speed records for women, flying a Lockheed F-104 Starfighter in June 1964.

Display Status

This object is on display in Nation of Speed at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC.

Nation of Speed

Object Details

Country of Origin

United States of America

Type

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Flight Clothing

Owner

Jacqueline Cochran

Manufacturer

Land Manufacturing Inc.

Physical Description

Gray cotton w/zip-up front;similar to USAF type k2b suit.

Dimensions

Clothing: 140.3 x 61 x 3.8cm (55 1/4 x 24 x 1 1/2 in.)

Materials

Cotton, brass

Inventory Number

A19810676000

Credit Line

Bequest of the Estate of Jacqueline Cochran

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

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