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Genuine WWII USAAF Type A-4 Flying Suit, standardized on March 18, 1930.
Made of some olive drab gabardine wool -- a very strong and durable material --, this type features a front zipper, an attached belt, one angled breast pocket on the right side, and one patch pocket below the right knee (missing here); cuffs and ankles are fitted with a zipper and a snap fastener.
Crown zippers are in working order.
Contract number is dated 1942.
Quite good, worn condition.
Shoulder width: 19.3in. Sleeve length: 22.4in.
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Genuine WWII USAAF Type A-4 Flying Suit, standardized on March 18, 1930.
Made of some olive drab gabardine wool -- a very strong and durable material --, this type features a front zipper, an attached belt, one angled breast pocket on the right side, and one patch pocket below the right knee (missing here); cuffs and ankles are fitted with a zipper and a snap fastener.
Crown zippers are in working order.
Contract number is dated 1942.
Quite good, worn condition.
Shoulder width: 19.3in. Sleeve length: 22.4in.
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