Original U.S. Vietnam War Era “Sawadee” Party Flight Suit - KC-135 Navigator Joseph “Joe” Bailey 19th Century Some soldiers got in the

Some soldiers got in the habit of catching the grenades

The pack is supported on a metal frame

constructed with an inert aluminum dummy receiver and fabricated steel and cast brass water jacket

but has a lovely patina of age

Rather its warmth and durability made it a hit

Original U.S. Vietnam War Era “Sawadee” Party Flight Suit - KC-135 Navigator Joseph “Joe” Bailey 19th Century Some soldiers got in theOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very interesting tradition that originated among troops in South East Asia during the Vietnam War. This particular Flight Suit, or Party Suit, belonged to USAF Warrant Officer 4 Joseph Bailey. This is the link to his obituary. Scroll down to where a fellow air crewmen discuss them flying the KC 135 in Thailand. Joe was born and grew up in Hutchinson, KS and Denver, CO. At age 17, he joined the Army in 1965