Aviators Clothing Of The United States Army Air Forces 1917 1945

Author : C.G. Sweeting
Publisher : McFarland
ISBN 13 : 0786493968
Total Pages : 189 pages
Book Rating : 4.68/5 ( download)

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Download or read book United States Army Aviators' Clothing, 1917-1945 written by C.G. Sweeting and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2015-01-06 with total page 189 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The beginning of World War I saw thousands of army and navy aviators who needed specialized clothing that could not be purchased off-the-shelf. During World War II pilots and crews flew countless missions in extreme conditions, from the Arctic to the South Pacific. Through both wars, providing suitable clothing to personnel aboard many different types of aircraft proved a monumental task. This book documents the development, testing, manufacture, procurement and utilization of flying apparel and accessories worn by American airmen around the world between 1917 and 1945. Among the garments explored are various types of flight suits--including heavy winter shearling suits and electrically heated suits--flight jackets, flotation gear, headgear, handwear and footwear. With appendices that include contemporary brochures detailing the care and maintenance of flight clothing, this study provides a thorough exploration of a rarely examined aspect of military history.

Author : C.G. Sweeting
Publisher : McFarland
ISBN 13 : 0786497378
Total Pages : 349 pages
Book Rating : 4.79/5 ( download)

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Download or read book United States Army Aviators' Equipment, 1917-1945 written by C.G. Sweeting and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2015-04-03 with total page 349 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Seven decades after World War II, we now know that the margin between Allied victory and defeat was often narrower than many realized. The decisive actions of leaders, generals and war heroes have been well documented, but less well known are the technological developments that made victory possible and laid the groundwork for postwar progress. Based on more than ten years of research, this book describes how American airmen became the best-outfitted aviators of the war, tracing the development of virtually every piece of personal equipment used by United States air forces. Drawing on original sources including formerly classified documents, the author details the myriad types of respirator equipment, parachutes, body armor, pressure suits and other flying and survival gear that were instrumental in making U.S. pilots and air crews effective. Personal anecdotes bring to life the design and testing of combat flight equipment. More than 160 photographs are included, most published here for the first time.

Author : C. G. Sweeting
Publisher : Smithsonian Books (DC)
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 248 pages
Book Rating : 4.06/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Combat Flying Clothing written by C. G. Sweeting and published by Smithsonian Books (DC). This book was released on 1984 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Total Pages : 548 pages
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Author : Juliette A. Hennessy
Publisher : Air Force
ISBN 13 : 9780912799346
Total Pages : 274 pages
Book Rating : 4.4X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The United States Army Air Arm, April 1861 to April 1917 written by Juliette A. Hennessy and published by Air Force. This book was released on 1985 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Anne Sharp Wells
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
ISBN 13 : 0810879441
Total Pages : 566 pages
Book Rating : 4.47/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Historical Dictionary of World War II written by Anne Sharp Wells and published by Scarecrow Press. This book was released on 2013-12-24 with total page 566 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Historical Dictionary of World War II: The War against Germany and Italy relates the history of this war through a chronology, an introductory essay, maps and photos, and an extensive bibliography. The dictionary section has more than 300 cross-referenced entries on the countries and geographical areas involved in the war, as well as the nations remaining neutral; wartime alliances and conferences; significant civilian and military leaders; and major ground, naval, and air operations. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about World War II.

Author : SWEETING CG
Publisher : Smithsonian
ISBN 13 : 9781560985020
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.2X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book COMBAT FLYING EQUIPMENT PB written by SWEETING CG and published by Smithsonian. This book was released on 1994-09-17 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book draws upon original source material, including formerly classified documents and many photographs published here for the first time.

Author : Maurer Maurer
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1428915850
Total Pages : 520 pages
Book Rating : 4.55/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Air Force Combat Units of World War II written by Maurer Maurer and published by DIANE Publishing. This book was released on 1961 with total page 520 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : C. G. Sweeting
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ISBN 13 : 9780853686392
Total Pages : 228 pages
Book Rating : 4.94/5 ( download)

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Download or read book U.S. Combat Flying Clothing written by C. G. Sweeting and published by . This book was released on 1984 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Air University (U.S.). Extension Course Institute
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1428915729
Total Pages : 162 pages
Book Rating : 4.25/5 ( download)

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