COMBAT FLYING CLOTHING: Army Air Forces Clothing During World War II
Washington, D.C. Smithsonian Institution Press, 1984. First edition. Hardcover. Profusely illustrated. "The first book devoted to the development, manufacture, and use of American flying clothing before and during the war. Virtually every garment and accessory worn by U.S. military aviators during that period is carefully described. The book explains why and how traditional garments were worn and why a global conflict required that more advanced flying clothing be developed." Inscribed by Sweeting on the title page. Original blue cloth binding, with silver titles. A fine copy in a fine dust jacket. Fine / Fine. Item #57764
ISBN: 0874748984
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Price: $50.00