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Old August 30th, 2008, 10:57 PM
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Navy M-426 Flight Suit

This is another reproduction of the early Summer flight suit used into 1943. Many features which will be discussed as we move along. Sorry for the wrinkles I washed it and balled it up into the officer's foot locker, it holds wrinkles very easy. I also have the leather patch which needs sewn on. I picked that up for a aviation clothing supply company.



Hip pocket zippers to get to your pants pockets, Both Marine and Naval aviators would wear their khaki uniforms underneath these. Marines had a habit of wearing their utility trousers under these as well, as well as their boondockers or other boots.


Manufacturer's label, again to spec, other than the company name:


This is a hidden pocket on the inside left of the suit, this has the Repro company's label on it.


A leg with the zipper and snap closed and pocket closed, you can realistically slide into these like coveralls wearing boots and all:


The above zipped up and opened:
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