Suit, Flying, Winter, Electrically Heated, Japanese Army Air Force

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Object Details

Physical Description

Japanese Army Air Force one piece coverall flying suit; rabbit fur lining and collar; patch pocket on each thigh; knit cuffs; zipper down front; rear back pocket with flap; zip wrist and ankle cuffs; patch pockets on both breasts; zippers on each side at the hips.

Summary

This is a Japanese winter flying suit that was in use during World War II. The suit was picked up by an American airman Sergeant William T. Hicks on Chichi Jima island which lies about 200 miles from the Japanese coast.

Credit Line

Donated by Sgt. William F. Hicks

Inventory Number

A19480009000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Flight Clothing

Materials

Outer Shell: Cotton

Lining: Rabbit Fur

Snaps and Zipper: Brass

Other: Leather, rubber, electrical wires

Dimensions

Clothing: 152.4 x 78.7 x 7.6cm (60 x 31 x 3 in.)

Country of Origin

Japan

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Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv94fd5d22f-e454-4b46-9d25-bdbad8b16f85

Record ID

nasm_A19480009000