Name/Title
US Navy Summer Flight SuitDescription
A World War II US Naval aviator's summer flying suit made out of a khaki cotton-canvas material. The suit is collared with a pull tab zipper running from nape to crotch and a buckled belt around the waist. There are pockets on the left breast and above the cuffs on both pants legs.Use
Made of a canvas-cotton blend, these aviator flight suits were used to protect the flight crewman but were more comfortable than traditional flight suits in warm weather.Context
Worn by Lt. Joseph Rudolf Kristufek. Kristufek was a plank owner on the USS Yorktown (CV-10) and flew missions off the Yorktown as an Avenger pilot in Torpedo Squadron (VT-5) during World War II.Collection
USS Yorktown CV-10, Joseph R. Kristufek CollectionAcquisition
Accession
2021.0011Source or Donor
Rick KristufekAcquisition Method
GiftMade/Created
Manufacturer
Drybak CorporationDate made
circa 1941 - circa 1945Update Date
August 2, 2024
