GLOVES
"PILOTENHANDSCHUHE"
In service from the 1940s to the mid-1970s, these suede gloves were issued to pilots of propeller-driven aircraft as the P-51, jets, and helicopters.
We are not aware of any documentation regarding their manufacturer(s), pictures of the time are showing different patterns of ventilation holes. Unfortunately, I found only one glove ...looking for a second specimen to complete a pair.
"HANDSCHUHE MIT STRICHFUTTER"
Originally issued to early jet, Pilatus PC-6 Porter, DO-27, C-36 and helo crews, then distributed to elite paratroop forces.
When assigned, the sewn leather tag has the pilot identification code pyrographed.
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"GANTS LONGS"
At the beginning of Swiss AF Mirage III S operations, the high altitude pilot equipment was the same as the one in use at the time by the French Air Force.
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The unpressurized "gants longs" (long gloves) distributed to the crews, but were shortly afterwards replaced by the grey "Fingerhandschuhe".
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Early Mirage III S high altitude pilot outfit. Visible are french made SGP-21 leather suit, EFA-T21 helmet, ARZ-34 life preserver and not pressurized leather "long gloves".
Early Mirage III S high altitude pilot outfit. Visible are french made SGP-21 leather suit, EFA-T21 helmet, ARZ-34 life preserver and not pressurized leather "long gloves".
Early Mirage III S high altitude pilot outfit. Visible are french made SGP-21 leather suit, EFA-T21 helmet, ARZ-34 life preserver and not pressurized leather "long gloves".
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"FINGER-HANDSCHUHE"
Made of "Zickelleder" (kidskin or goatling skin), those gloves were issued to Mirage III pilots, replacing the "long gloves", most probably due to comfort reasons.
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"PILOTEN HANDSCHUHE"
GS/FRP-2
Locally made flame retardant /nomex GS/FRP-2, in use today.
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"PILOTEN HANDSCHUHE"
GS/FRP-2 FOR TOUCH SCREEN
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Locally made flame retardant /nomex GS/FRP-2 , suitable with "Glass Cockpit" touch screen displays.
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Those gloves currently used on recently upgraded NC ( new cockpit) PC-6 Turbo Porter.