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Suit, Flight

Object number2001.78.11

Date1974

Mediumvarious fabrics (primarily synthetic), threads, metal zippers, plastic buttons

Credit LineGift of Mary Jeanne Flaherty

DescriptionUnited States Air Force (unofficial) Party Suit, or flight suit. One-piece jumpsuit design, rendered in bright blue polyester fabric, full-front zipper at front with two zippered breast pockets and zippered cuffs; wide spread collar; button-down shoulder tabs with captain bar insignia; wide flare-legs have pleated V-shape insert of white poly fabric; sewn-on letters on back over large oval cartoon patch with text; left breast pocket embroidered with owner's name.Dimensions22 x 63.5 in. (55.9 x 161.3 cm)
InscriptionsEmbroidered on left breast in white: "JEANNE FLAHERTY" over Korean characters.

Sewn-on letters on back spell: "FLAR", over cartoon patch with text: "Keep On Truckin.."
Historical NotesUnited States Air Force (unofficial) Party Suit, or flight suit, worn at casual on-base gatherings. This casual outfit was worn by donor Mary Jeanne Flaherty while she served at Kunsan Air Base in South Korea (February 1974 to June 1974); the party suit was locally made, and was loosely based on the Air Force flight suit. Ms. Flaherty at that time held the rank of captain (USAF), and served as commander of the 3rd security police squadron at Kunsan; the suit was non-regulation and worn only for on-base activities.

Related institution United States Air Force

Related institution 171st Air Refueling Wing

Previous owner Mary Jeanne Flaherty

Related institution United Nations

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