Air Corps Flight Suit
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Rocco T. Capobianco
American, 1924 - 1987
Date1942
Mediummachine stitched gabardine wool, ferrous metal zippers
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (upper back length x shoulder span x inseam): 17 × 18 × 27in. (43.2 × 45.7 × 68.6cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Gloria A. Capobianco
DescriptionRocco Thomas Capobianco's WWII Army Air Corps uniform flight suit, size 42, type A-4, Drawing No. 30-732, A. C. Order No. 42-16473-P.
Single-breasted coveralls type flying suit of olive drab gabardine, featuring a turn-down collar, vertical front zipper fastening from crotch to neck concealed by a press-stud fastened fly, integral fabric waistbelt with sliding metal buckle to fasten, two belt loops to the front waistband, a vertical opening to either side of the waist, an angled open patch pocket to the right chest and a large open bellows pocket to the right shin. The arm and leg cuffs are closed both by zippers and a press-studs.
Single-breasted coveralls type flying suit of olive drab gabardine, featuring a turn-down collar, vertical front zipper fastening from crotch to neck concealed by a press-stud fastened fly, integral fabric waistbelt with sliding metal buckle to fasten, two belt loops to the front waistband, a vertical opening to either side of the waist, an angled open patch pocket to the right chest and a large open bellows pocket to the right shin. The arm and leg cuffs are closed both by zippers and a press-studs.
Object number2022.52.2
MarkingsEmbroidered tag at interior center back below collar: "TYPE A-4 / DRAWING NO. 30-732 / A. C. ORDER NO. 42-16473-P / 42"On View
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