Representative of a mid-late Vietnam Conflict helicopter crewman, TEX wears the APH ballistic helmet, nomex two-piece flight suit and leather gloves, 'chicken plate' ballistic armor and carries his personal choice of sidearm, the venerable Colt .45 automatic pistol. Many variations on a basic theme were dictated by unit requirements and individual preference, depending on conditions and mission parameters; protection from incoming fire, incidental burns, and survivability on the ground in the event of a crash landing.
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