Olive green flying suit shirt

Place Asia: Vietnam
Accession Number REL29777.002
Collection type Heraldry
Object type Uniform
Physical description Polyamide
Maker Unknown
Date made c 1960s
Conflict Vietnam, 1962-1975
Description

Long sleeved olive green flight shirt made of a high temperature resistant nylon material called polyamide. The shirt is fastened down the front with a zipper and has velcro fastened cuffs and a collar with velcro patches on either side. A fabric tag attached to the left of the collar can be fastened to either of these patches, across the front of the neck, or tucked behind the collar. The shirt has two external breast pockets with flaps and a concealed button closure. A small pocket is sewn on the left arm with a zip fastened vertical opening along the inner edge.

History / Summary

Worn by Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) and United States Air Force (USAF) flying personnel.