A First War Rfc Sidcot Flying Suit Worn By Canadian Pilot certificate_of_authenticity with silvered XVIII in center

with silvered XVIII in center with wreath surround

emblematic of a Warrant Officer 2nd Class

He was married to Flora Mary Uden and was living in Widley

THOMAS) and United Nations Korea Medal (SM-18144 J

A First War Rfc Sidcot Flying Suit Worn By Canadian Pilot certificate_of_authenticity with silvered XVIII in centerA First War RFC Sidcot Flying Suit Worn by Canadian Pilot (British made, developed late in 1916 by Sidney Cotton, (thus the abbreviated name "Sidcot" and was used by the British, French, and later, American Air Services: service members found that the leather flying coats in use were simply not protective enough for the piercing cold of the high altitudes, often as high as 20,000 22,000 feet, thus a one piece flying suit was found more protective),