Flight Suit

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For the fan wishing to put together his/her own uniform, plenty of companies currently sell both grey and khaki flight suits. The colors of these suits, while close to the originals, can be altered slightly through a dying process to match those seen onscreen. Patches that are fairly accurate are also available from dealers on the internet and/or eBay.** Nomex CWU-27/P Flight Suit The CWU-27/P flight suit, currently issued to U.S. Air Force pilots, is the most accurate option available for an off-the-rack suit. Made from a synthetic fire-resistant material called Nomex, this suit has the same pocket configuration as those used in both films (minus the side-entry pockets). For those wishing to make the suit more screen-accurate, the black metal zippers can easily be sanded down to reveal the brass underneath. In addition to the desert tan color, these suits are also available in black or olive drab. While Nomex suits can cost up to $200.00 brand new, used or "defective" suits can be found on eBay or military surplus stores anywhere from $20.00 - $40.00. Gibson & Barnes CWU-27/P Flight Suit Gibson & Barnes, formerly Flightsuits, Ltd., was the company that produced both the khaki and dark grey uniforms worn in Ghostbusters II. They offer both regular Nomex flight suits and custom-made suits for those who require a more screen-accurate uniform (details such as zippers, pocket configuration, and color). However, these suits are generally very expensive, especially if having a custom suit made. Tru-Spec CWU-27/P Flight Suit The Tru-Spec flight suit, made of a polyester/cotton twill, is a civillian-produced uniform that is very similar to its Nomex counterpart. While this suit lacks both the knife and lap pockets, it does have the side-entry pockets and brass zippers. These suits offer slightly more ventilation than the Nomex suits and are readily available online or at surplus stores for about $35.00. Rothco Air Force Style Flight Suit There are also polyester/cotton suits made by other companies that are generally of lesser quality- one of the more prominent ones that pop up online constantly are made by Rothco. While these can work for a decent uniform, the zippers are merely plastic, and the material is a bit thinner, as well as missing the storm flap and having a very yellowish tint. To get a khaki color truer to the film, dyeing is required. Many online merchants use a generic photo to represent the uniform but the color and other details are way different in person. These will cost about the same as a Tru-Spec, but will be of a lesser quality. Sometimes the online merchant will neglect to list the manufacturer, so be sure before purchasing that you know what brand of poly/cotton suit you are getting. Fox Air Force Zippered Coverall Fox Outdoor produces a flight suit that is a substantial improvement over the Rothco suit; the khaki suits have less yellow, and the chest pockets do not sit as low. These suits, while not as well-made as the Nomex or Tru-Spec, have both the lap and side-entry pockets and are readily available online or at surplus stores for about $35.00.