Suit, Flying, Winter, Soviet Air Force

Object Details

Physical Description

Soviet Air Force winter flying suit; one piece dark gray linen coverall with natural shearling lining and brown shearling collar; zipper front; 6 buttons down front; button pocket on each leg; 1 upper button pocket.

Summary

The pilots of the Soviet Air Force operated in some of the harshest winter flying conditions and often in aircraft without cockpit heaters. As a result, they were issued heavily insulated flight clothing such as this flight suit to protect them from the subzero temperatures. The origins of this flight suit are unknown but it was tested by the US Army Air Forces, Foreign Technology Division during the war to obtain information that might be used to improve American cold weather flight clothing.

Credit Line

Transferred from the United States Air Force, Foreign Technology Division

Inventory Number

A19771044000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Flight Clothing

Materials

Shell: Cotton

Lining: Shearling

Dimensions

Clothing (On Mannequin): 161.3 x 55.9 x 20.3cm (63 1/2 x 22 x 8 in.)

Country of Origin

Union of Soviet Socialist Republics

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Location

Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA

Hangar

Mary Baker Engen Restoration Hangar

National Air and Space Museum

Record ID

nasm_A19771044000

Metadata Usage (text)

Not determined

GUID (Link to Original Record)

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9069b0a2e-7699-41a5-b2da-28cb342c4004