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UWA-0002, WWII US Army A-4 flight suit size 40!

This item is listed for historical interest only. It is not for sale.

This is an excellent A-4 Flight Suit in a size 40, difficult to find this nice and this big! These were designed and put into production pre-WWII so they are well used by the Army Air Corps and the Army Air Forces. These were used by all pilots and flight crews during the war and were see in all theaters of the war. As described in the book "Gear Up," the A-4 Type suit was made of olive drab gabardine with a zipper front and belted waist. It usually had a diagonal chest pocket and an open pocket on the right shin. Early variants had zippered pockets. This suit was standardized March 18, 1930 and was used in various forms throughout WWII. This particular Type A-4 flight suit is in stunning condition with only minor storage wear and stains. This is an early variant with the zippered variants. The fabric is in excellent condition with the minor stains being shown in the pictures. The zippers work well, and buttons snap. Almost all of the buttons retain 90%+ of their original paint coating. The tag is present along with the size tag. This is an awesome find do not let it pass by!