This is a one piece winter flight suit used by the Japanese Army Air Force during World War II. This suit was lined with rabbit fur from the waist to the neck. There is no sewn in name tag in Army flight suits, only a stamp that indicated the supply depot that issued the flight suit. There were, however, spaces on the inside of the suit so the pilot could write his name if he desired.

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

Japan

Type

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Flight Clothing

Physical Description

Japanese Army Air Force one piece coverall flight suit; light brown cotton exterior shell; rabbit fur lining; patch pockets on both breasts with zip closure; patch pockets on thighs; zipper wrist and ankle cuffs; zip front; manufacturer identification stamp inside front zipper.

Dimensions

Clothing: 157.5 x 83.8 x 10.2cm (62 x 33 x 4 in.)

Materials

Exterior Shell: Cotton
Lining: Rabbit Fur

Inventory Number

A19602079000

Credit Line

Transferred from the U.S. Air Force

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

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