K-1 Type Flying Suit Accession Number: REL39399

Description

United States manufactured olive drab cotton poplin, one piece, long sleeved flying suit. The suit has a front zipper opening with twin zip fasteners. There are eight pockets (two breast, two waist, two thigh and two calf) all except the waist pockets have zipper closures. The ankles of the suit also have zipper fastenings. The cuffs are adjustable by means of a single button and there is a single button at each side of the waist for ventilation and access. A maker's label sewn below the collar reads 'SUIT FLYING, VERY LIGHT, COTTON TWILL TYPE K-1 SPECIFICATION NO. 3232 SIZE MEDIUM LONG AAF STOCK NO. 8300-809990 ORDER NO. (33-038) 45 - 10365 - AF CLEVELAND OVERALL CO.''

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Details

Accession Number
REL39399
Maker
Cleveland Overall Co.
Classification
Heraldry
Object Type
Uniform
Physical Description
Material: Cotton poplin
Measurement
Overall: 165 cm height x 53 cm chest
Date Made
c 1950
Place Made
Gallery location
Main Bld: Korea, Malaya & Indonesia Gallery, RAAF
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Copyright
Copyright not applicable

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