Flier's Suit
2023.019.001
from the collection of
Title
Japanese flight suitCreation Date
1937 – 1945Dimensions
19" W x 55.5" L
width was taken at shoulder seams
Maker's Mark
YokosukaDescription
This brown gabardine WW II Japanese Flight suit has a zippered vertical front closure. On the front are two patch pockets(one on each thigh) a slash pocket on each side that is open to the interior, tunnel loops for a belt that is missing, zipper at each wrist and ankle,. The suit is electrically heated with a plug and cord extending from the waist area on the back of the suit. 3 labels are stamped on material under the right hand front zipper( Yokosuka label). The collar is lined with brown rabbit fur and the entire inside of the suit is lined with white rabbit fur.Small circular tag with the numbers 52 9995 W5?? was attached to the right sleeve zipper.