World War II Flight Suit
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Title
World War II Flight Suit
Subject
Gene Lloyd Hiatt
Description
WWII flight uniform in good condition. Gene Lloyd Hiatt was born in Portsmouth, Ohio on November 13, 1922. He enlisted into the Army Air Corps in 1943 and was sent to flight school where he graduated at the top of his class. He received orders for the Pacific in June, 1945, but before arriving, victory was declared. He went on to fly for TWA Airlines.
Creator
Bluebell, Inc.
Date
1943-1945
Contributor
Donated by American Legion James Dickey Post 23 by permission of the family
Format
cloth
Coverage
Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio
Rights
Portsmouth Public Library
Collection
Citation
Bluebell, Inc., “World War II Flight Suit,” Local History Digital Collection, accessed April 26, 2024, https://www.yourppl.org/history/items/show/25627.