Suit, Aviation
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| Object Name: | Suit, Aviation |
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| Category: | Protective Wear |
| Material: | Canvas |
| Accession Number: | UKO/81/004 |
| Other Geographical Data: | [51.5120403,-0.1397935] |
| Culture: | British Canadian |
| Earliest Production Date: | 1909-01-01 |
| Latest Production Date: | 1965-12-31 |
| Description: | Full body khaki canvas flying suit; High stand-and-fall collar with throat patch and buckle; Cross-over front fastening on right front with five buttons; Single large breast pocket with side slash opening near front fastening; With dedicated waistband and half belt at back; Three button fly just under waistband; Large pocket on either knee; With long sleeves with channel quilting and rounded cuffs with two button closure; Body and legs with channel quilting; Legs have slash and button below the knee with button leg cuff; Interior: Lined with khaki synthetic fur. |
| Narrative: | Worn by Captain Gillis during his service with Royal Air Force. |
| History of Use: | Worn by pilots with Royal Air Force and specifically by Canadian Army / Nova Scotian who joined the RAF during his service in the First World War. |
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| Institution City: | Halifax |
| Institution Province: | Nova Scotia |