Manufactured by Broadway Knitting Mills, this jacket was worn by William P. "Bill" Suitor when he served as a Rocket Belt pilot for Bell Aerosystems from March 1964 to June 1970. He made many flights, including flights on the Bell No. 2 Rocket Belt in the collection of the National Air and Space Museum. However, the jacket was not worn during the flights but only when Suitor first met the audience, prior to his flights.
Suitor donated this item to the Museum in 2004.
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
Date
ca. 1964-1970
Country of Origin
United States of America
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Flight Clothing
Manufacturer
Broadway Knitting Mills
Dimensions
Clothing: 73.7 x 157.5cm (29 x 62 in.)
Materials
Cotton polyester
Inventory Number
A20060074000
Credit Line
Gift of William P. Suitor
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
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