Type K-1 Army Air Corps flight suit worn by Woodrow W. Crockett

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A type K-1 Army Air Corps summer flight suit of the 100th Fighter Squadron worn by Woodrow W. Crockett. The suit is a size medium, made of cotton twill, and was distributed by the US Army Air Forces (USAAF). There is an area on the PL shoulder painted with the USAAF insignia. The suit has a number of zippered pockets on the front and there is a tag on the collar of the suit specifying the type, spec no. stock no. purchase order, and manufacturer.

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