Historical information
Gloves worn as part of Alan Reed's dress uniform. This item was donated as part of the estate of Air Vice Marshal Alan Reed, the first Patron of NVVM. Alan served in the RAAF between June 1952 and November 1990. The only RAAF pilot to fly the Lincoln, Canberra F-4 Phantom and F-111 in RAAF service, he served in Vietnam from 26 May 1968 until 20 November 1968. For most of that time, he was detached to the 12th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron, US Air Force.
Physical description
Dress gloves in nylon cream colored fabric. Metal press stud at wrist. Three pin stripes on front of each glove.
Inscriptions & markings
Tag on inside of left glove "100% nylon" made in Hong Kong
