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
United States of America
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Pressure Suits
Physical Description
United States Air Force Type MC-3A Partial Pressure Suit; sage green nylon full body suit with internal rubber air bladder; gray nylon lining; zipper down front with laced take-up pleats on each size of zipper; laced take-up pleats on each arm with nylon covered rubber pressure hose; zippers on each cuff; laced take-up pleats down each leg with nylon covered rubber pressure hose; zipper at crotch; air hose attachment on right hip for torso air bladder; air hose attachment for leg and arm pressure hoses; zipper on each ankle; helmet lanyard attachment at front waist; zipper down back; helmet lanyard on rear of suit between shoulder blades; nylon tightening strap on rear of suit; hand written ink lable "POWERS B" on right shoulder.
Dimensions
Approximate: 30.48 x 152.4 x 50.8cm (1ft x 5ft x 1ft 8in.)
Materials
Nylon, webbing, rubber, leather, brass, steel, aluminum
Inventory Number
A19940052000
Credit Line
Donated by Mrs. Sue Powers
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
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