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The pilots of the Soviet Air Force operated in some of the harshest winter flying conditions and often in aircraft without cockpit heaters. As a result, they were issued heavily insulated flight clothing such as this flight suit to protect them from the subzero temperatures. The origins of this flight suit are unknown but it was tested by the US Army Air Forces, Foreign Technology Division during the war to obtain information that might be used to improve American cold weather flight clothing.

 Display Status

This object is on display in Mary Baker Engen Restoration Hangar at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA.

Mary Baker Engen Restoration Hangar
Object Details
Country of Origin Union of Soviet Socialist Republics Type PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Flight Clothing Physical Description Soviet Air Force winter flying suit; one piece dark gray linen coverall with natural shearling lining and brown shearling collar; zipper front; 6 buttons down front; button pocket on each leg; 1 upper button pocket. Dimensions Clothing (On Mannequin): 161.3 x 55.9 x 20.3cm (63 1/2 x 22 x 8 in.)
 Materials Shell: Linen
Lining: Shearling
 Inventory Number A19771044000 Credit Line Transferred from the United States Air Force, Foreign Technology Division Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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