Product Overview
German Luftwaffe summer flight suite.
In a slghtly worn condition and made out of light brown/tan cotton, these coveralls were made to fit over regular uniforms. There is a full lenth zipper in the front as well as various access zippers along with the ones on the ankles and sleeves. PRYM marked buttons. All zippers (also PRYM marked) are fully working.
The manufacturers labels shows it was madwe by Karl Freisler, Berlin.
Measurements are as follows:
- Shoulder width - there isn't a very defined shoulder so I believe it's about 25 inches
- Chest (Bust) - 22
- Sleeve length - 25 from the shoulder, 18 from the armpit
- Leg length - 29 inches
There were three main types of flying suits used by the Luftwaffe pre-war and these continued to be used throughout the Second World War (with the addition of several types of jacket & trouser combinations). Each of the three earlier types were designed for flying in different types of terrain and weather. This, the lightweight summer flying combination suit, was invariably used by trainee pilots and aircrew and is normally associated with crews of bombers on operations, although sometimes worn by fighter pilots too. For use in warmer weather, this unlined suit was worn over the man's standard service dress uniform.