CS/FRP-1 Summer Flying Coveralls

FSN
8415-782-3202 (size: 38 - Regular)
Specification
MIL-C-81126

Designed to replace the cotton-twill coveralls, the Navy’s CS/FRP-1 flight suit was made from permanently fire resistant polyamide (Nomex). First issued to Marine Corps pilots in Vietnam in 1967, the CS/FRP-1 had a front zip closure, a rounded collar and boasted the following features:

2 slanted chest pockets with zip fasteners
1 left shoulder pocket with zip fastener
2 thigh pockets with zip fasteners
2 shin pockets with zip fasteners
2 hip pass-through pockets with zip fasteners
Velcro wrist and ankle fasteners
Adjustable waist belt with Velcro fasteners

The U.S. Navy also introduced fire resistant Nomex gloves to accompany the flight suit.

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