Original U.S. Vietnam War Era “Sawadee” Party Flight Suit - KC-135 Navigator Joseph “Joe” Bailey German Uniforms Scabbard length: 30" (incomplete)

Scabbard length: 30" (incomplete)

The liner is in beautiful condition and is still soft with minor tearing around the edges

Pewter spout was maker marked but it has faded due to wear and time

1 1⁄8 inches (29 mm) purple

The Mikoyan MiG-29 (Russian: Микоян МиГ-29

Original U.S. Vietnam War Era “Sawadee” Party Flight Suit - KC-135 Navigator Joseph “Joe” Bailey German Uniforms Scabbard length: 30" (incomplete)Original 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