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Korean War -
This is a anti-blackout Type Z2 coverall suit. Also known as a G-Suit.
It is a flight suit worn by aviators and astronauts who are subject to high levels of acceleration force (g). It is designed to prevent
a black-out and g-LOC (g-induced loss of consciousness) caused by the blood pooling in the lower part of the body when under acceleration,
thus depriving the brain of blood. Black-out and g-LOC have caused a number of fatal aircraft accidents.
The suit featured here was introduced by the US Air Force in 1950. Of nylon construction. Multiple heavy duty aluminum zippers
are found in different sections of the suit.
The uniform shown here is an example of the type used during the Korean war.
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A g-suit is a special garment and generally takes the form of tightly-fitting trousers, which fit either under or over (depending on the design)
the flight suit worn by the aviator or astronaut. The trousers are fitted with inflatable bladders which, when pressurized through a g-sensitive
valve in the aircraft or spacecraft, press firmly on the abdomen and legs, thus restricting the draining of blood away from the brain during
periods of high acceleration. In addition, in some modern very high-g aircraft, the Anti-g suit effect is augmented by a small amount of
pressure applied to the lungs (positive pressure breathing), which also enhances resistance to high G. The effects of anti-g suits and positive
pressure breathing are straightforward to replicate in a simulator, although only continuous g can be produced artificially in devices such as
centrifuges.
The suit has a single pocket on the right side of the chest. The pocket has a flap with a snap to
secure it shut. The left side if the chest has a zipper which opens a pass through that gives you
access to the pilot's shirt pocket.
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The connector is built by the Seymour Wallace & Co of St Louis, MO. PT. NO. 5-347.
The tag has a black background with gold letters. It is located in the neck area. It reads:
Suit; Anti-Blackout
Type Z2 Coverall
Spec. No. MIL-S-5085(AER)
Size 60 LONG
Contract No. N383-40133A
Seymour Wallas & Co
Property of U.S. Gov't.
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