This is a Medium-Regular USAF Flying Coverall CWU-1/P Flight Suit Worn by USAF COMMAND PILOT MAJOR GORDON K. BEARD (1924-2009).
Spec. MIL-C-25786 (USAF)
H. Bernstein & Co.
Dry Clean Only
After
graduating from high school, Gordon joined the Army and completed
pilot training in Texas and was stationed in Glatton, England with
the 8th Air Force. He flew B-17s and completed 14 missions over
Germany. He remained in the Air Force after the war flying many
aircraft including the B-47 and the KC-135 tanker. He helped
establish the SAC Command Center at Wright-Patt in the late 50's and
served 100s of hours on active alert there. After retiring from
active duty, he continued his career in civil service as an analyst
at the Foreign Technology Division. He retired from FTD in 1986, but
continued his lifelong service to the Air Force as a volunteer at the
National Museum of the Air Force.
Proceeds From the Sale Benefit a Local Nonprofit Charity.