Air Force Uniforms of the Soviet Superpower
(1960 - 1978)
 

The uniforms at the beginning of this period were a combination of the 'Zhukov' reforms, post-war designs, and Great Patriotic War issue.  This all changed on 26 June, 1969 with the Presidium of the Soviet Union issued Decree No. 4024-VII which completely redesigned the uniforms of the Soviet armed forces.  Only a very few special purpose uniforms (such as flight suits and NBC protective gear) escaped the effects of the order.  Yet, as sweeping as the changes brought about by the decree were, the Ministry of Defense still found reasons to modify existing clothing as well as implement new uniforms on a case by case basis throughout the seventies.  These uniforms are also detailed in this section.

These uniforms of this period can be seen on the table below.  The uniforms of marshals and generals are described in the upper section.  Officers and praporshchiks can be found listed in the middle of the table.  Conscripts, extended service men, and cadets are shown in the bottom part of the table.  Special purpose uniforms such as diving equipment, chemical protection suits, and the like can be found in the final section.  At the bottom of the page is a list of source material that we have used to compile information about the uniforms.

• Air Force Marshals and Generals

• Officers and Praporshchiks

• Conscripts, Extended Servicemen, and Cadets

• Special Purpose Uniforms

• Source Material