Description: VINTAGE USAAF Cotton Twill Flying Suit, Type K-1. Size Small Regular The K-1 was issued in very late 1944 & in1945 but was not used in ETO during WWII, however some records indicate some were issued in the Pacific. The K-1 was largely used in Korean Conflict along with the same generation of other USAAF/USAF gabardine and canvas flight suits.The K-1 might be one of the most interesting flight suits, its development started at the request of the 20th Bomber Command and was designed as a tropical uniform. It's original concept was to copy the British tropical survival suit to include aids from the C-1 vest. Made by Fruhauf Southwest Uniform Co. Wichita KS, USA SOLD AS IS
Price: 99.99 USD
Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
End Time: 2024-12-26T19:41:47.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Conflict: WW II (1939-45)
Original/Reproduction: Original
Theme: Militaria
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Region of Origin: United States
