WWII Era USAAF Army Air Force Type AN6550-AN-S-31 Tan Cotton Summer Flying Suit - Size 38 - Nice Condition. This flying suit is made from Tan Cotton material. It is used, please see photo's for condition.
It has some minor mothing on the shoulders, missing one of the rear leg buttons. There are some minor soiling and some spotting on the lower legs. It still has the original waist belt. These were worn by pilots and flight crews during the early years of WWII. The Type AN6550-AN-S-31 Flying Suit was made of Tan Cotton with a zipper front and belted waist with button closure, flap pockets on the chest and shins.
It also featured straps a the bottom of the legs to tighten the opening a the ankle. It officially replaced the Type A-4 Flying Suit in 1943.This would make a great example in someone's WWII US Army Air Force Collection. Check out my other items. The item "WWII Era USAAF Army Air Force Type AN-S-31 Summer Flying Suit Tan Cotton Sz 38" is in sale since Sunday, June 14, 2020. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Militaria\WW II (1939-45)\Original Period Items\United States\Uniforms".
The seller is "koolstuff1958" and is located in Henderson, Nevada. This item can be shipped worldwide.