United States Army Aviators Clothing 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 : McFarland
ISBN 13 : 1476619468
Total Pages : 348 pages
Book Rating : 4.60/5 ( download)

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Download or read book United States Army Aviatorsäó» Equipment, 1917äóñ1945 written by C.G. Sweeting and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2015-05-15 with total page 348 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 : Charles Lemons
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 1365265315
Total Pages : 104 pages
Book Rating : 4.10/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Uniforms of the U.S. Army Ground Forces 1939 – 1945 Volume 7 Part 1 Miscellaneous Clothing Items; Neckties, Belts & Underwear written by Charles Lemons and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2016-07-18 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is part 1 of volume 7 on the Miscellaneous clothing items worn by the ground troops of the U.S. Army during World War II. It includes a description of each object, how it was issued, who made them, stock number runs and how much they cost at the time. It includes color photographs of the items as well.

Author : Charles Lemons
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 1105454827
Total Pages : 204 pages
Book Rating : 4.20/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Uniforms of the US Army Ground Forces 1939-1945, Volume 1 Coats and Jackets, Part I written by Charles Lemons and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2012 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is one of a series of books on uniforms used by the U.S. Army Ground Forces during World War II. This volume covers service coats, field jackets, overcoats and mackinaw coats. It contains written descriptions and photographs to help the reader to positively identify the uniforms covered. It also includes information on how the uniform item was issued to troops, as well as a list of the manufacturers of the item.

Author : Charles Lemons
Publisher : Lulu.com
ISBN 13 : 1312781785
Total Pages : 147 pages
Book Rating : 4.88/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Uniforms of the US Army Ground Forces 1939-1945, Volume 4, Denim and Hbt Clothing written by Charles Lemons and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2014-12-24 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the 4th volume of a multi-volume set of books covering the Uniforms of the U.S. Army Ground Forces of World War II. This volume contains photographs and descriptions of Blue Denim and Herringbone-twill uniforms - including the camouflage uniforms. It also contains information on the issue of the uniform items, as well as the known manufacturers and the stock numbers associated with the clothing.

Author : Anne Sharp Wells
Publisher : Scarecrow Press
ISBN 13 : 0810879441
Total Pages : 567 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 567 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This dictionary covers the complex and costly conflict that began when Germany, ruled by Adolf Hitler and the Nazi Party, invaded neighboring Poland on 1 September 1939; and concluded when Germany surrendered on 7–9 May 1945, leaving much of the European continent in ruins and its population devastated. The war against Germany, Italy, and the other European Axis members was fought primarily in Europe, the Mediterranean, the Middle East, East and North Africa, and the Atlantic Ocean. The Axis powers were defeated by the Allies, led by the “Grand Alliance” of Great Britain, the United States, and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. 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.

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Total Pages : 548 pages
Book Rating : 4.48/5 ( download)

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Author : SWEETING CG
Publisher : Smithsonian
ISBN 13 : 9781560985020
Total Pages : 0 pages
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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 : Juliette A. Hennessy
Publisher : Air Force
ISBN 13 : 9780912799346
Total Pages : 274 pages
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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: