Flying Suit

Object detail

Accession number

1966.151

Production period

1940s

Description

Brown canvas flying suit with detachable sheep skin collar, diagonal zip at front going to wearers right, zips at sleeves and bottom of trouser, one pocket at thigh height on both legs, pocket on front at wearers left breast, 3 buttons on fly on wearers front left waistline, marked on lapel GB4600. Height 7' 7/8". Breast 34/36". Waist 30/32". Seat 36/39". Leg 29". n H.174184/40/C.I.O. 1941. 'REASON' marked on neck.

Marks

SB4600 Maker's Mark
Reason Hand-written

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Textile/Wool/Sheep Wool
Processed Material/Textile/Cotton
Processed Material/Synthetic/Plastic
Processed Material/Metal
Processed Material/Textile/Twill

Collection

Textiles Collection

Credit Line

1941. Flying Suit, 1966.151. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Suit, Pressure Suit, Flier's Personal Artefacts Clothing Protective Wear

Collection type

Air and Space Transport

Subject auto tags

Brown Coat Overcoat Sleeve Jacket Collar Natural material Suit Dress shirt Blazer

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