The Swiss AF used the Mirage III between 1967 and 2003, in the fighter version (36 Mirage IIIS - MIRO) and Recce platform

(18 Mirage IIIRS - AMIR). For training purposes, 4 machines of the two-seater version were used (Mirage IIIBS)

For high altitude intercept missions, the Mirage IIIS pilots were provided with French ( or Swiss built under French licence) equipment.

Over a first layer of underwear, the pilot was wearing a EFA 25 ventilated suit, followed by a partial pressure suit ARZ 30 with an EFA T-21 helmet. For protection purposes an EFA SGP-21 leather suit was worn over the pressure suit. Completing the equipment an ARZ-33 life preserver and a pair of standard Swiss made pilot shoes. Despite the ARZ 30 being provided with connections for inflatable pressure gloves, only standard Swiss made grey leather gloves were worn.

The ventilated underwear suit was fed by a mobile cooling unit connected to the pilot in the A/C cockpit.
This device was switched on during stand-offs alerts and had to be disconnected by ground personnel before the start-up procedure.
During the flight, no direct cooling was provided to the pilot and the ventilated suit connector was stored under the ARZ 30 suit.

EFA 25 ventilating suit front view,
with the cooling unit  connector and
distribution harness.

EFA ARZ-30:

Top center pictures: helmet front and rear helmet hold-down harness;

Right, the main pressure connector;

Left, the pressure connector for the inflatable gloves, installed but made inoperative by fitting an aluminum plug.

Swiss made (EFA) SGP 21:

Called the "Habit de Lumière" ('Shining Suit'), this equipment was initially used with the same configuration as with the French AF, but would subsequently (as usual) be modified:

- By the application of a new leg pockets design with map clip, notepad holder and differently shaped zip (right picture);

- By fitting a survival kit strap holder (above left). Is to note that at the beginning a similar strap holder was attached to the life preserver, but being uncomfortable for obvious reasons, this arrangement was rather short-lived.
 
- Finally by adding a pocket for the Flugwaffe jet pilots standard weapon of the era, the Walther PPK-L, "Fliegerpistole 65", fitted to the rear of the right leg. (top)

Completing the equipment, an Aerazur ARZ-33 life preserver, a pair of standard Swiss made "Pilotenschuhe 63" (Pilot shoes '63) and a pair of "Finger Handschuhe" (Leather handgloves)

Right, the flares and flares launcher;

Below from left to right, signaling mirror and whistle, Fluorescine bag and maintenance record, expire date and serial number identification label.