Part XIV Goggles and Scarves - Good Karma Productions
Part XIV Goggles and Scarves - Good Karma Productions
Part XIV Goggles and Scarves - Good Karma Productions
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Aviation Scarf History• Popularized During the Two World Wars (WW-I <strong>and</strong> WW-II)• Worn by Aviators for Practical Reasons, Not Just for Appearance, for Three Reasons:–Shielding from the Cold–Wiping Off Engine Oil Spray–Protection from Neck Chaffing• Typical Dimensions: 6 ft long <strong>and</strong> 14” wide–Why so long? Open Cockpits at 12,000 ft <strong>and</strong> 100 mph: Very Windy <strong>and</strong> Very Cold• <strong>Scarves</strong> Were Chosen to Provide Thermal Insulation <strong>and</strong> Chafing from Leather Jacket’s Collar• So Long as to be Wrapped around the Neck Many Times–Pilots Wore Thick Leather Jacket <strong>and</strong> Leather Flying Cap–For the Neck, the Pilot Had Two options: a Thick <strong>and</strong> Tall Collar or a Scarf• Since Pilot Frequently Turned His Head to Spot the Enemy, the Solution Had to H<strong>and</strong>le the Cold<strong>and</strong> Maintain Maneuverability• Used to Wipe Engine Oil Spray from Pilot’s <strong>Goggles</strong>–Free Ends Had to be Available Even after Looping Them Many Times Around Neck for Warmth• Favorite Materials:–Material Had to be Light, Soft to the Skin, but Strong Enough to Withst<strong>and</strong> Battering of Strong Winds–Only One Fabric Fits the Bill: Silk–Some <strong>Scarves</strong> Actually Made of Two Layers• One Side Usually Made of Wool, while Other Made of Silk–Other Types Were Simply Made of Two Layers of Silk; as is Now Commonly Used for Fashion• Popular Colors:–Common Color Was White, <strong>and</strong> Has Remained Most Popular–Much Later Types Had Multiple Colors Bearing Insignias of Pilot’s Squadron• Fashion Pieces:–Evolved into Modern-Day Fashion Accessory–Still Paired with Leather Jacket–No Longer Wound Around Neck Many Times–Simply Hung around Neck <strong>and</strong> Draped Freely in FrontAviator scarves are no longer necessarily worn in the confines ofan open cockpit, but they still project the very same air of freedom.