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.
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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