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Combat Flying Clothing - C.G. Sweeting

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Code: P26591A

Dimensions:

W: 21cm (8.3")H: 26cm (10.2")D: 2cm (0.8")



'Combat Flying Clothing - Army Air Forces Clothing During WWII' by C.G. Sweeting.  H/b with d/j, 21 x 26cm, published by the Smithsonian Institute Press, 1984, 1st edition, 229pp.  An indispensable reference work on the development, manufacture and use of American flying clothing before and during WW2.  It covers flying suits, jackets, headgear, gloves and footwear with over 150 photographs and diagrams.  The appendices include copies of original clothing designation sheets and notes on preservation.  Sweeting was curator of flight material at the Smithsonian Institute's National Air and Space Museum.  Long out of print, this is a must for any collector of AAF flight kit.  Shows wear and use to dustjacket but generally in very good condition.  Stock code P26591A.