Uniform, Military

Object/Artifact

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Batavia Depot Museum

summer flight suit issued by the U.S. Air Force to Jerry Harris: A grey-green jumpsuit is laid out on a wooden table
summer flight suit issued by the U.S. Air Force to Jerry Harris

A grey-green jumpsuit is laid out on a wooden table

Name/Title

Uniform, Military

Entry/Object ID

2004.051.001

Description

Air Force summer flight suit worn by Jerry Harris. Green cotton one piece suit with many zipper pockets.

Use

military uniform worn by Jerry Harris during his career with the U. S. Air Force.

Context

Jerry Harris began a flying career in the U.S. Air Force, serving for 13 years, including a one-year tour in Vietnam in 1966. His career as a pilot continued when he transitioned to commercial flying with United Airlines. He flew with United for 28 years and retired in 1996.

Collection

Textiles - Military

Made/Created

Date made

1960 - 1970

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Uniform, Military

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Uniform

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Status Symbols

Nomenclature Class

Personal Symbols

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Search Terms

Vietnam War

Dimensions

Length

60 in

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Harris, Jerry

Exhibitions

Exhibition

To Secure These Rights

Notes

Exhibit Start: 2026-03-01

Updated By

Jessica Meis

Update Date

July 24, 2026