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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