Flight Boot, Left, Rocket Belt

National Air and Space Museum
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Object Details

Manufacturer
US Keds
Summary
Manufactured by U.S. Keds, these sneakers, sometimes called boots, were worn by William P. "Bill" Suitor when he served as a Rocket Belt pilot for Bell Aerosystems from March 1964 to June 1970. He made many flights, including flights on the Bell No. 2 Rocket Belt in the collections of the National Air and Space Museum.
Suitor donated these items to the Museum in 2004.
Credit Line
Gift of William P. "Bill" Suitor
1964-1970
Inventory Number
A20060076000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Footwear
Materials
Overall, fabric; rubber soles, further treated by manufacturer with a special coating resistant to the hydrogen peroxide propellant of the Rocket Belt.; laces, fabric; eyelets and zipper, aluminum
Dimensions
Clothing: 26.7 x 10.2 x 27.9cm (10 1/2 in. x 4 in. x 11 in.)
Country of Origin
United States of America
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Record ID
nasm_A20060076000
Metadata Usage (text)
Not determined
GUID (Link to Original Record)
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv9c76d6433-9d78-4bec-a5e7-f1fdd3518e1c
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