Item 2017.076 - USAF Anti-Blackout Z2 Coveralls

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2017.076

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USAF Anti-Blackout Z2 Coveralls

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  • 1950 (Creation)

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United States Navy

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Westminster Menswear Archive

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Olive green anti-blackout coverall closing with heavy metal Talon zip fastening from neck to right hip across the body. The suit has similar zips down the inside of each leg, a small press stud fastening flap pocket on right chest, a zip pocket on left chest, and two zip pockets on each leg. There is an air hose which comes out of an opening at the left waist. Size: 44 Long
Country of Design: United States
Country of Manufacture: United States
Keywords: Military, uniform

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Item on loan to "Invisible Men" exhibition , 24 Oct-24 Nov 2019

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      Colour/Print: Olive green
      Label: Suit: Anti-Blackout / Type: 72 Coverall / Spec. No. MIL-S-5085 (aer) / Size 44 Long / Contract No. N383S-53502 / The Berger Bros. Co. Inc / Property of U.S. Government

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      Invisible Men exhibition label:

      USAF ANTI-BLACKOUT Z2 COVERALLS
      Berger Bros. Co. Inc
      1950

      The Z2 coverall was designed to prevent pilots from blacking out when flying. Under acceleration blood can pool in the lower half of the body, depriving the brain of oxygen. These Anti-G suits incorporate tightly-fitting trousers with bladders that inflate, pressing on the legs to stop blood draining from the upper body.

      Nylon
      Archive no. 2017.076

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