USAAF WW2 Flight Trousers: A-8/A-9 Selection:A-8/Grade 1/38W REG such as a torch or

such as a torch or lighter

The waterproof exterior shell is fitted with water resistant rubber flap covered zippers on both the top opening and side pockets

not a house design

but probably ineffective

some bulky

USAAF WW2 Flight Trousers: A-8/A-9 Selection:A-8/Grade 1/38W REG such as a torch orIt wasn't until the end of WW2 that pressurized cockpits wouldn't be introduced until late into the war. Challenges dealing with the thin air and cold temperatures at high altitude required the adoption of extreme cold weather garments. The two pants on offer display the evolution of gear used. The A 8 trousers from Eddie Bauer use down feathers. The later A 9 pants are a lighter and arguably more durable design thanks to the use of Alpaca pile liner,