Suit, Flier's
Object
2014.18.2 a-c
2 piece flying suit with matching cap.
a) U.S. Army Air Force type B-3 flying jacket. Outside of jacket is two tones of brown leather, the body of the jacket being dark and the pocket, shoulders and straps being of a lighter tone. The jacket is lined with thick sheepshin. Jacket has a tall collar which can be folded over. Jacket has straps at the hem and on the back of the neck.
b) U.S. Army Air Force type A-3 flying pants. Outside of pants is two tones of brown a darker brown over most with pockets on the shins in a lighter brown tone. The pants are lined with thick sheepskin. There are zippers which run the length of each pant leg as well as a fly zipper at the front. Pants have suspenders which are attached and adjustable at the front.
c) Cap. Small leather cap which matches the jacket and pants above. Cap is made from dark brown leather with a visor of lighter brown leather, it is lined with sheepskin.
a) U.S. Army Air Force type B-3 flying jacket. Outside of jacket is two tones of brown leather, the body of the jacket being dark and the pocket, shoulders and straps being of a lighter tone. The jacket is lined with thick sheepshin. Jacket has a tall collar which can be folded over. Jacket has straps at the hem and on the back of the neck.
b) U.S. Army Air Force type A-3 flying pants. Outside of pants is two tones of brown a darker brown over most with pockets on the shins in a lighter brown tone. The pants are lined with thick sheepskin. There are zippers which run the length of each pant leg as well as a fly zipper at the front. Pants have suspenders which are attached and adjustable at the front.
c) Cap. Small leather cap which matches the jacket and pants above. Cap is made from dark brown leather with a visor of lighter brown leather, it is lined with sheepskin.
Donor received this from Dr. Bruce Beaton, it belonged to his father.