Name/Title
Alfred P. Beckwith USAF 1950s Military Dress UniformEntry/Object ID
2026.09.2Description
A United States Airforce dress uniform 1957-1961Use
In 1949 the first Airforce-specific service uniform was created; the winter blue-shade 84 service dress uniform.Context
The owner of these dress blues was Alfred Pierce Beckwith who served in the USAF from 1957-1961 and in reserves until 1963. Born November 11th, 1935 in Windham, CT, Beckwith enlisted with his cousin John "Skip" Doubleday who was a resident of Lebanon, CT. During his time in the military, Beckwith worked as an aircraft mechanic in KS on jets. During his lifetime, Beckwith was a lifelong resident of Windham, CT and was the owner of Al-n-Son small engine repair. Beckwith's own father was a carpenter who built and worked on the Windham Town Hall.Collection
General CollectionClothing/Dress/Costume Details
Provenance
Provenance Detail
Donated by daughter, Kimberly BeckwithCreated By
ayeshacook62@gmail.comCreate Date
March 9, 2026Updated By
Kearney, QuinlanUpdate Date
March 9, 2026
