Nomex flying suit trousers : 1st Air Cavalry Division, United States Army Accession Number: REL/14899.002

Description

Nomex flying suit trousers with concealed zip fly. The trousers feature a waistband with seven belt loops and a black metal buckle on each side with a fabric tab for tightening. There are two diagonal inset front pockets with concealed button flaps and two rear patch pockets with concealed button flaps. On each leg is an external pocket with vertical zip openings above the knee and an internal pocket with zip fastening below the knee. The cuffs have velcro pads sewn on each side for adjusting the fit.

Contextual Description

These trousers are part of an US Army issue two piece nomex flame resistant flying suit introduced into service during the Vietnam War. This style of suit was also used extensively by RAAF helicopter crews during the later years of the war but did not become official RAAF issue until after Australia withdrew its forces from the country.

Details

Accession Number
REL/14899.002
Maker
Unknown
Classification
Heraldry
Object Type
Uniform
Physical Description
Material: Nomex
Measurement
Waist: 86 cm
Date Made
c 1960s
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright not applicable

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Accession REL/14899.002

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