Vintage WWII Eddie Bauer Army Air Force Goose Down Flight Pants A-8 SZ 38 X 30

  
Eddie Bauer, the founder of the eponymous outdoor clothing and gear company, played a significant role in the development of the A-8 Army Air Force Pants during World War II. Eddie Bauer himself was an avid outdoorsman, and his passion for quality outdoor gear led to innovations that were eventually adopted by the military. The A-8 Army Air Force Pants were part of the A-8 Flight Suit, which was designed for use by the United States Army Air Forces (USAAF) during World War II. The USAAF needed specialized clothing for their aviators that could provide protection and comfort in the harsh conditions of high-altitude flying. Eddie Bauer's contribution to the A-8 Flight Suit was the development of the first quilted down-filled flight suit.

The innovation lay in the use of goose down insulation, which provided exceptional warmth without adding much weight. The down-filled flight suits, including the A-8 pants, were a game-changer for the aviators, as they offered superior insulation in cold, high-altitude environments. The A-8 pants featured a distinctive quilted design with a series of diamond-shaped stitching to keep the down insulation in place. The pants were designed to be worn as part of the complete A-8 Flight Suit ensemble, providing aviators with the protection they needed against the extreme cold temperatures experienced at high altitudes. These pants are in perfect condition.

If they were ever worn it doesn't show. The belt is likely not original but is included.