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A flight suit is a full body garment worn while flying an aircraft, such as, commercial airliners, military aircraft and gliders. These suits are generally made to keep the wearer warm, as well as be practical and durable. A military flight suit may also show rank insignia. (See also List of types of clothing) Introduction Humans often wear articles of clothing (also known as dress, garments or attire) on the body (for the alternative, see nudity). ... An aircraft is any machine capable of atmospheric flight. ... Gliders are un-powered heavier-than-air aircraft. ... Durable - the ability to endure. ... Generally, rank is a system of hierarchy used to classify like things. ... Insignia (from latin insigne: emblem, symbol) is a symbol or token of personal power, status or office, or of an offical body of government or jurisdiction. ...


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