Object Details
Manufacturer
Broadway Knitting Mills
Summary
Manufactured by Broadway Knitting Mills, this jacket was worn by William P. "Bill" Suitor when he served as a Rocket Belt pilot for Bell Aerosystems from March 1964 to June 1970. He made many flights, including flights on the Bell No. 2 Rocket Belt in the collection of the National Air and Space Museum. However, the jacket was not worn during the flights but only when Suitor first met the audience, prior to his flights.
Suitor donated this item to the Museum in 2004.
Credit Line
Gift of William P. Suitor
Date
ca. 1964-1970
Inventory Number
A20060074000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Flight Clothing
Materials
Cotton polyester
Dimensions
Clothing: 73.7 x 157.5cm (29 x 62 in.)
Country of Origin
United States of America
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Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nasm_A20060074000