Water cushion cover

Object detail

Accession number

1978.330.14

Description

Personal flying gear of Arthur Frank Tate, Flying Officer No. N.Z. 415387 RNZAF (131 Squadron - 1943-1944). Cover (water cushion), dark grey with 2 cloth straps. Markings on the cover: 27C/2138 Type A. This cover has a zipper running down 2 sides at right angles. On one end is a canvas tag with a brass ring in the centre. This cover is part of a survival pack for a seat type parachute. It is meant to supply the pilot with drinking water in the event he has to evacuate his aircraft. The odd cut in the middle is for the loop of the parachute that goes between the legs and through which the lower straps are passed. Date: circa 1950s-60s.

Marks

27C/2138 Ink Stamp
TATE Hand-written

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Textile/Canvas
Processed Material/Metal

Credit Line

Water cushion cover, 1978.330.14. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Cover, Furnishing Cover, Cushion Furnishings Household Accessories Furniture Coverings

Collection type

Air and Space Transport

Subject auto tags

Rectangle Sleeve Grey Bag Beige Collar Material property Pattern Tints and shades Linens

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