Olive green flying suit trousers

Place Asia: Vietnam
Accession Number REL29777.003
Collection type Heraldry
Object type Uniform
Physical description Nylon
Maker Unknown
Date made c 1960s
Conflict Vietnam, 1962-1975
Description

Nomex flying suit trousers with concealed zip fly. The trousers have a waistband with seven belt loops and a black metal buckle on each side with a fabric tab for tightening. There are two diagonal inset front pockets with concealed button flaps and two rear patch pockets with concealed button flaps. Each leg has an external pocket with vertical zip openings above the knee and an internal pocket with zip fastening below the knee. The cuffs have velcro pads sewn on each side for adjusting the fit.

History / Summary

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

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