Flight Suit [Sidcot Suit]
Object detail
Accession number
2014.502.1
Production period
Description
Full body khaki green thick cotton drill suit, double breasted opening up the front with long brass zip, two large brass zip pockets at hip, zip opening also at sleeve cuffs. Various pockets and openings throughout suit with some domed and buttoned closures. Cotton tape sewn into the back of the neck reads 'R Sharpe / 1988/392 / from F.A.A.M. / Yeovilton / U.K. 1996'.
The 1930 pattern flying suit was better known as the Sidcot suit. It was made from lightweight, waterproofed green cotton and lined with linen; it was a direct development of the WW1 era Sidcot suit. It was a one piece overall with a full length diagonal zip front, zip sleeves and legs, with additional zips at the crotch and either side of the waist for access to pockets. It had a large flap collar to which a thick pile fleece collar could be buttoned. On the left chest was a large map pocket, and two large fleece-lined 'hand warmer' pockets were sewn to the front of each thigh. It could be worn over full service dress, on it's own or with several types of specially made button in linings.
The 1930 pattern flying suit was better known as the Sidcot suit. It was made from lightweight, waterproofed green cotton and lined with linen; it was a direct development of the WW1 era Sidcot suit. It was a one piece overall with a full length diagonal zip front, zip sleeves and legs, with additional zips at the crotch and either side of the waist for access to pockets. It had a large flap collar to which a thick pile fleece collar could be buttoned. On the left chest was a large map pocket, and two large fleece-lined 'hand warmer' pockets were sewn to the front of each thigh. It could be worn over full service dress, on it's own or with several types of specially made button in linings.
Marks
R. Sharpe / from F.A.A.M. // 1988/392 / Yeovilton // U.K. 1996 Label
TESTED / DATE 8 MAY 1953 / [....]ionally / SERVICEABLE / A.I.S. 4026 Ink Stamp
SIZE 4 / 22C/776 // Height ....5'8"/5'9" // Breast......36"/38" // Waist.......32"/34" // Seat....38"/40" // Leg.....29 1/2" / 10502 Label
TESTED / A.I.S. 1584 / DATE / 4 JUL 1955 / 4 Ink Stamp
TESTED / A.I.S. 1480 / DATE / 1 JUL 1954 Ink Stamp
O.W.8.O / 2 Ink Stamp
TESTED / DATE 8 MAY 1953 / [....]ionally / SERVICEABLE / A.I.S. 4026 Ink Stamp
SIZE 4 / 22C/776 // Height ....5'8"/5'9" // Breast......36"/38" // Waist.......32"/34" // Seat....38"/40" // Leg.....29 1/2" / 10502 Label
TESTED / A.I.S. 1584 / DATE / 4 JUL 1955 / 4 Ink Stamp
TESTED / A.I.S. 1480 / DATE / 1 JUL 1954 Ink Stamp
O.W.8.O / 2 Ink Stamp
Media/Materials
Collection
Credit Line
Flight Suit [Sidcot Suit], 2014.502.1. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).
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