Nomex flying suit trousers : 1st Air Cavalry Division, United States Army

Place Asia: Vietnam
Accession Number REL/14899.002
Collection type Heraldry
Object type Uniform
Physical description Nomex
Maker Unknown
Date made c 1960s
Conflict Vietnam, 1962-1975
Description

Nomex flying suit trousers with concealed zip fly. The trousers feature a waistband with seven belt loops and a black metal buckle on each side with a fabric tab for tightening. There are two diagonal inset front pockets with concealed button flaps and two rear patch pockets with concealed button flaps. On each leg is an external pocket with vertical zip openings above the knee and an internal pocket with zip fastening below the knee. The cuffs have velcro pads sewn on each side for adjusting the fit.

History / Summary

These trousers are part of an US Army issue two piece nomex flame resistant flying suit introduced into service during the Vietnam War. This style of suit was also used extensively by RAAF helicopter crews during the later years of the war but did not become official RAAF issue until after Australia withdrew its forces from the country.

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