Suit - Parachute Harness

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Accession number
1984.56
Description
Parachute harness suit. Combined flying suit/parachute harness with flotation collar. Harness type D mark 3 incorporating Mod. Para. M53 and 54. Size 5. Instructions for putting the suit on and cleaning it sewn onto inside lining. Thick blue outer 'cotton' material. White 'silk-like' lining. Flotation collar orange/yellow colour. Zip extending right up front of suit and inside from top to bottom. Small zip on inside right leg. Pockets on both sides.
Marks
LINING FOR MK.5 FLYING SUIT Maker's Mark
HARNESS TYPE D. MARK 31 INCORPORATING MOD. PARA. M. 53 & 54./ WHEN COMBINED WITH FLYING SIT MARK 5. Maker's Mark
Collection
Textiles Collection
Credit Line
Suit - Parachute Harness, 1984.56. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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