GEAR UP! FLIGHT CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT OF USAAF IN WWII

Provides an in-depth examination of personal flight clothing and equipment used by US Army Air Force flyers in World War II. In addition to US issue items, the book also covers RAF gear used by American airmen. Original items are presented in full-colour photographs, including detail shots and labels. Included are flight helmets, oxygen masks, goggles, clothing, boots, gloves, flak armour, paper items and emergency equipment such as parachutes and "Mae Wests". Also included are hundreds of World War II-era photographs showing the items in use, as they were worn. Portions of actual USAAF instructional manuals are also provided.