EPISODE IV: A NEW HOPE  EPISODE V: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK EPISODE VI: RETURN OF THE JEDI  Attire:   Orange Racing Suit   White Vest   Orange Jacket (ESB) Boots   Gloves  Accessories:   Flight Helmet   Leg Flares   Chest Box

THE SUIT

The suit is a racing style orange jumpsuit.

THE JACKET (ESB)

The cold weather jackets used in The Empire Strikes Back are the same racing jackets worn by Ponda Baba and Luke Skywalker (Rebel Ceremony). A large orange collar and Alliance rank insignia (to hide the breast pocket) were added.

THE LEG BAND

The pilots have bands of cartridges for a flare pistol strapped to their left leg. These were originally used by the German Air Force around 1942.

THE BOOTS

Luke is wearing riding boots with the smooth dress finish.

THE HELMET

Luke's helmet was a Modified APH-6B Flight helmet Vietnam Era with one piece dual visor housing. The visor was replaced with a new amber one and a large ridge was added down the center. The other pilots' helmets were most likely vacuuformed plastic versions of the original modified helmet.

PROFILE COMPARISION

APH-6B Flight Helmet (one piece dual visor)

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