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Luftwaffe mechanic coveralls |
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Before
the outbreak of the war the ground crew supporting a geschwader
became mobile units following the air units. There were a lot of
different craftsmen included in these companies called "Zuge".
There were regular mechanics, painters, sheet metal and even
carpenters. The leader was the werkmeister. The ground crew did
almost everything preparing a flight, rearmour, fueling, adjustment
and repairs. They also did the most with the aircraft after the
fligh. After the outbreak of the war their coveralls was usually
blue like the one pictured on the left. In Afrika etc they also had
white coveralls. Prior the war most of their clothing was black.
The role as groundcrew could be a start for a career as an airmen. |
| This coverall is heavy and protective. The picture on the right shows the interior of these coveralls. |
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Picture on the left showing details of the pocket, sleeve and the typical wartime manufactured buttons used on various cloth items. |
| Another closeup picture of the sleeve also showing the buttons. |
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Closeup of the right side pocket |
| This picture of the collar shows the typical metal closeup latch found on clothing. |
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Picture showing the usual zigzag type of sowing behind the collar on german uniforms and cloth items. |
| More information regarding Luftwaffe ground crew, clothing and equuipment wanted. If you have any pictures or information please send a note. | |