Shirt Man S Missile Combat Crew

The SHIRT, MAN’S, MISSILE COMBAT CREW was issued only to specialists responsible for nuclear missile control and launch operations. Entry into these units required advanced technical training and strict operational clearance, and their clothing reflected that exclusivity. Our SHIRT, MAN’S, MISSILE COMBAT CREW is based on the first production issue from 1967 and includes period correct details taken from surviving originals. The fabric is a reverse spun twill, a construction in which the yarn twist runs opposite to standard civilian practice. This method was widely used by the U.S. military for durability and stability but is scarcely seen in modern garments. The result is a cloth with a dry, crisp handle with a sharply defined twill line that gradually becomes more pronounced with wear. Early missile personnel were first equipped with white flight-suit-style coveralls. This was later replaced by a blue one-piece suit, before the Air Force adopted a two-piece configuration in 1967 consisting of a separate shirt and trousers. Reverse Spun Twill Urea Buttons Cotton Sewing Thread Construction