Captain
US Airways, 1999
The military style of the captain’s uniform has changed little since uniforms were introduced in the early 1930s. This one, worn by Capt. James Webster of US Airways, is typical.
Gift of James Webster
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-Uniforms: Civil
Manufacturer
Winona Knitting Mills
Physical Description
US Airways pilot's sweater vest; navy blue poly wool blend vest with gray embroidered US Airways flag logo on right breast; white polyester manufacturers' tag on back inside collar with embroidered black text "WINONA KNITTING MILLS".
Dimensions
Clothing (On Mannequin): 67.5 × 52 × 20cm (2 ft. 2 9/16 in. × 1 ft. 8 1/2 in. × 7 7/8 in.)
Clothing (Flat Storage): 66.7 × 57.1cm (2 ft. 2 1/4 in. × 1 ft. 10 1/2 in.)
Materials
Piltrol
Wool
Inventory Number
A20010044000
Credit Line
Donated by James L. Webster
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
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