Boiler Suit Collection

Punks outside Erics night club on Matthew Street, Liverpool, Merseyside. 31st October 1979

RAF flying suit, 1940s. Creator: Unknown
RAF flying suit, 1940s. One-piece " Sidcot" flying suit 1940 Pattern, worn by pilots in Britains Royal Air Force during World War II

Learning to work a cutting machine, these two NYA employees... Corpus Christi, Texas, 1942. Creator: Howard Hollem
Learning to work a cutting machine, these two NYA employees receive training to fit them for important work, Corpus Christi, Texas

Instructor explaining the operation of the parachute to students, Fort Worth, Tex. 1942. Creator: Arthur Rothstein
Instructor explaining the operation of the parachute to students, Meacham Field, Fort Worth, Texas

Instructor and students studying a map, Meacham Field, Fort Worth, Tex. 1942. Creator: Arthur Rothstein
Instructor and students studying a map, Meacham Field, Fort Worth, Texas

Instructor explaining the operation of a parachute to student pilots, Fort Worth, Tex. 1942. Creator: Arthur Rothstein
Instructor explaining the operation of a parachute to student pilots, Meacham field, Fort Worth, Texas

Student pilots, Meacham Field, Fort Worth, Tex. 1942. Creator: Arthur Rothstein
Student pilots, Meacham Field, Fort Worth, Texas

Civilian pilot training school, returning from practice... Meacham Field, Fort Worth, Tex. 1942
Civilian pilot training school, returning from practice flight, Meacham Field, Fort Worth, Texas

Mattingly and Hartsfield Salute President Reagan, Edwards Air Force Base, California, USA, 1982. Columbia Space Shuttle astronauts Commander Thomas K. Mattingly, foreground, and Pilot Henry W

Suit worn by Mike Melvill aboard SpaceShipOne, 2004. Creator: Unknown
Suit worn by Mike Melvill aboard SpaceShipOne, 2004. Test pilot Mike Melvill wore this suit on June 21, 2004, during the first privately funded spaceflight of SpaceShipOne

Flying suit, USAF Thunderbirds, 2006-2007. Creator: Gibson & Barnes
Flying suit, USAF Thunderbirds, 2006-2007. Suit worn by Nicole Malachowski of the air demonstration squadron of the United States Air Force

Flag of the Nation, ca. 1928 (lithograph in colours)
827976 Flag of the Nation, ca.1928 (lithograph in colours) by Litvak, Max (1893-1943); 108x71 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Flag of the Nation. M. Litvak. Lithograph in colours. Dated ca. 1928)

Models wearing clothes from Mr Freedom, London. 17th December 1970

Eddie McGowan & his MGB outside Buckingham Palace, which they will be visiting on February 29th. England to Moscow Solo Expedition. February 1984 P035468

Formerly used for insulating factories, a fabric made of high density polyethylene has found favour with fashion designer Louise Byres of London who refreshingly puts her insulated boiler suit

President Nixon and Apollo 13 crewmen at Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii, USA, 18 April 1970. President Richard M. Nixon and the Apollo 13 crew pay their respects to the US flag during post-mission

Man wearing overalls, mask, gloves and cap, filling the space between rafters with an insulation blanket

Man standing, wearing overalls, mask, gloves and cap

This morning workmen on a building site in Lincolns Inn Fields, London, were joined by a new mate. He was Maxie the chimp who will perform before the Queen at a special performance of the Bertram

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"From Punks to Pilots: The Versatile Boiler Suit" Step into the punk scene outside Erics night club on Matthew Street, Liverpool, Merseyside, and you'll find rebellious souls donning boiler suits as a symbol of their defiance. These iconic one-piece garments became synonymous with counterculture in the 1970s, exuding an air of nonconformity and edginess. But the history of boiler suits stretches far beyond punk subcultures. Take a leap back to the 1940s when brave RAF pilots relied on these practical jumpsuits for protection during their daring missions. With an unknown creator but undeniable functionality, these flying suits were essential attire for those soaring through the skies. Meanwhile, across the Atlantic in Corpus Christi, Texas in 1942, two NYA employees are captured learning to work a cutting machine while clad in boiler suits. These durable outfits provided comfort and flexibility for workers across various industries during wartime efforts. In Fort Worth, Tex. , also in 1942, instructors meticulously explained parachute operations to students wearing trusty boiler suits. Whether it was studying maps or preparing student pilots for flight at Meacham Field's civilian pilot training school - these versatile garments proved indispensable. Fast forward several decades later to Edwards Air Force Base in California where Mattingly and Hartsfield salute President Reagan while sporting their distinguished boiler suits. Symbolizing honor and dedication within military ranks, these jumpsuits showcased unity among servicemen. The evolution continued as Mike Melvill wore a specialized suit aboard SpaceShipOne during its groundbreaking journey into space in 2004. The unknown creator designed this futuristic garment that pushed boundaries beyond Earth's atmosphere. Even elite performers like USAF Thunderbirds embraced the practicality of boiler suits when they took center stage with precision aerial maneuvers from 2006-2007. Created by Gibson & Barnes specifically for this renowned squadron - showcasing how functionality meets style.