Title
US Navy Summer Flight Suit
Description
A World War II US Naval aviator's summer flying suit made out of a khaki cotton-canvas material. The suit is collared with a pull tab zipper running from nape to crotch and a buckled belt around the waist. There are pockets on the left breast and above the cuffs on both pants legs.
Context
Worn by Lt. Joseph Rudolf Kristufek. Kristufek was a plank owner on the USS Yorktown (CV-10) and flew missions off the Yorktown as an Avenger pilot in Torpedo Squadron (VT-5) during World War II.
Accession #
2021.0011
Lexicon
Legacy Lexicon
Secondary Object Name
Suit, Flier's
Primary Object Name
Suit, Flight
Sub-Class Name
Protective Wear
Class Name
Clothing
Category Name
Category 03: Personal Objects
