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2. Uniforms of the United States Air Force - Wikipedia

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   Current Service Dress uniforms worn by senior general officers and the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force. The current U.S. Air Force Service Dress Uniform, which was initially adopted in 1994 and made mandatory on 1 October 1999, consists of a three-button coat with silver-colored buttons featuring a design known as "Hap Arnold wings", matching trousers (women may choose to wear a ...

3. Flight suit - Wikipedia

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   Swiss Air Force flight suit and fighter pilot equipment, 2011. The current flight suit [11] that is standard for most air forces and navies is made of Nomex, a fabric made from spun aramid that is lightweight and fire-resistant. The flame-retardant capabilities of this material make it ideal for protecting aviators in case of a fire.

4. Airline pilot uniforms - Wikipedia

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   Airline pilot uniforms were introduced in the early 1930s by Pan American World Airways (Pan Am) at the beginning of the airline's Clipper era. At present, mainstream airline uniforms are somewhat standardized by the industry and widely used by airlines from the Americas, Europe, Asia, Australia and Africa, from small regional operators to large international companies.

5. Badges of the United States Air Force - Wikipedia

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   Badges earned by an Air Force officer from the 308th Rescue Squadron (2008) Air Force skill level badge symbols Badges of the United States Air Force are specific uniform insignia authorized by the United States Air Force that signify aeronautical ratings, special skills, career field qualifications, and serve as identification devices for personnel occupying certain assignments.

6. A-2 jacket - Wikipedia

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   B-17 Flying Fortress Crew from 457th BG wearing their leather A-2 jackets. The Type A-2 leather flight jacket is an American military flight jacket closely associated with World War II U.S. Army Air Forces pilots, navigators and bombardiers, who often decorated their jackets with squadron patches and elaborate artwork painted on the back.

7. Airman Battle Uniform - Wikipedia

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   Civil Air Patrol cadet wearing Airman Battle Uniform (ABU) The Air Force's civilian auxiliary, Civil Air Patrol, wear-tested the ABU in late 2015, and in May 2016, the national commander of the Civil Air Patrol issued a memorandum allowing the wear of the ABU effective 15 June 2016. However, the uniform is worn with dark blue background and ...

8. g-suit - Wikipedia

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   The danger of g-LOC to aircraft pilots is magnified because on relaxation of g-force there is a period of disorientation before full sensation is re-gained. A g-suit does not so much increase the g-threshold, but makes it possible to sustain high g longer without excessive physical fatigue.

9. Michelle Curran - Wikipedia

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   Michelle Curran (born 1987) is a veteran United States Air Force (USAF) major and a pilot in the USAF Air Demonstration Squadron, or Thunderbirds. Curran was the lead solo pilot for the Squadron. Curran is the fifth woman to fly with the Thunderbirds, her callsign (or nickname) is "MACE".