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Stock Item |
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Description |
| 1477 |  |  | RAF Gunner's Hood - Introduced in 1943 to protect turret gunners from the extreme cold. Designed to be used in conjunction with the RAF C type helmet and held in place by the two front goggle straps. It has provision for the oxygen tube to exit through the front of the mask. In very good condition with Dot zip fitted. An unusual and increasingly rare item of RAF flight clothing. |
| 2425 |  | | RAF G type Flying Helmet - Fitted with receivers and wiring loom, this example is dated 1966 and is a size 2, although like most examples of this pattern, seems to fit more like a wartime size 4. Originally used in conjunction with the RAF Mk. I and Mk. IA flying helmet. Complete with snaps and clip for the H type oxygen mask. Minor service wear. |
| 2415 |  | | RAF Second Pattern D type Flying Helmet - Marked with RAF stores ref. 22C/971 making this a size 3 helmet. Designed for use in tropical climates and made of cotton twill and lined with satin. This pattern incorporates a neck flap to protect the wearer from the desert sun. This example is in very clean issued condition with Air Ministry stamped receivers fitted together with an internal wiring loom and bell plug. |
| 2463 |  | | RAF First Pattern C type Flying Helmet - Stamped with RAF stores ref. 22C/452 making this a size 4 helmet. This increasingly hard to find pattern was introduced in late 1941 and continued in service until 1944 when the second pattern was introduced. This example is in good issued condition but without receivers or the external wiring loom being fitted. Showing some service wear but well above average. Named to Hepburn. A nice original example of a genuine WWII issue helmet. |
| 2504 |  | | RAF Officer's WWII Forage Cap - Made of barathea wool with brass King's Crown badge. In near mint condition and appears unissued. Stamped inside 292/16/N1232 and dated 1944. Size 7. This wartime cap would be hard to better. |
| 2506 |  | | Combat Flying Equipment A superb first edition covering U.S. Army Aviators' personal equipment from 1917-1945. Published in 1989 and is profusely illustrated with period black and white photographs and diagrams. Covers oxygen equipment, parachutes, armour, pressure suits and survival items. A great reference book for all USAAF collectors and getting hard to find. In excellent used condition. Pages: 244
Cover: Hard
Author: C. G. Sweeping |
| 1653 |  | | Luftwaffe LKpN 101 'Netzkopfhaube' Flying Helmet - An example of the first pattern net flying helmet, synonymous with Luftwaffe WWII fighter pilots. This is the early pattern with provision for the two stud attachment 1069 oxygen mask. This helmet appear to have had a hard war with all electrics removed and an RAF oxygen mask clip added. We were told it was recovered from a German crash site and used subsequently by an RAF pilot. It has a manufacturer's label indicating code bxo, so was made by Deutsche Telephonwerke und Kabelindustrie Ag, Berlin. Some wear to netting but an interesting example which no doubt has a story to tell if it could only speak! Small size. |
| 2169 |  | | RAF 1939 pattern 'Battle of Britain' Flying Boots ref. 22C/228 - On offer is an increasingly rare pair of genuine 1939 dated second pattern flying boots. These are real "sleepers", having been stored in a loft since 1945. They are also a matched pair with original leather pulls, King's Crown and AM stamping, as well as the all important 1939 manufacturing date, so they could have seen service in the Battle of Britain, although unfortunately we have no provenance with them. The canvas leg section is better than average, although showing some service wear and repairs, as do the leather soles. The fur lining is a little grubby, but overall an extremely collectable example and the first pair we have had in for a considerable time. |
| 2433 |  | | RAF 'Irvin' Flying Jacket - While we do not normally offer replica items, this jacket is an exception. Made by Eastman Leather Clothing, it is as close as you can get to an original without owning the real thing! Ideal for vintage flyers, classic car owners or re-enactors. This jacket has clearly never been on "Ops" and is in near mint condition. Complete in every detail, with replica lightning zips, leather pulls, chain hanger, woven issue label and even the elastic strap behind the collar. Why risk damaging your original Irvin when you can purchase this one for every day wear at a significant discount. |
| 2434 |  | | USN G1 Intermediate Flying Jacket - Complete with issue label named to Wilson who flew helicopters with Coastal Command. In excellent original condition with minor service wear. The storm flap has been cut off at some stage (perhaps to remove the USN property mark)and snaps have been added to support the issue flight pants. Finished in a lighter brown leather than other examples we have seen, with brown rayon lining and zip in good working order. Size 107 cms (42"). |
| 2392 |  | | USAF Type B-15C Intermediate Flying Jacket - A replica flight jacket made by Alpha Industries in the USA with USAF woven insignia to left arm and superb bullion patch to breast for 96th Bomb Group Korea. This jacket is in excellent condition, made to specification MIL-J-6251B (MOD). A very wearable jacket with added bonus of being an extra large size -about 44" (112 cm) chest. |
| 2431 |  | | RAF B Type Helmet replica in size 4! - While our policy is to offer original items, this one is something different. The helmet is an exact copy of the RAF "Battle of Britain" flying helmet. If you can't find (or afford!) an original, this is the best alternative and ideal for re-enactors, vintage flyers or collectors. It is fitted with receiver cups 22C/66, Bennett buckle clips and snaps for D mask attachment. The interior is completely authentic, even down to a woven manufacturer's label and is 1939 dated. Condition is pristine. |
| 2201 |  | | Luftwaffe WWII Electrically Heated Flying Boots - These are identical to the standard issue boot, but with snaps for connecting to 24 volt electrically wired flight clothing. Original "Zipp" zip fastenings fitted in good working order, although one puller is detached. Leather uppers in excellent condition with a small repair section to the inside leg. Original soles which again have been professionally repaired. The fur lining inside the boots is in excellent order and all adjustment straps are in place. A rare example for wear or display. UK size 9, American 9 1/2, Continental 44. |
| 2233 |  | | Luftwaffe WWII Electrically Heated Flying Gloves - Rare pattern with provision for electrical heating. Made of soft blue/grey suede with the hand section being fabric lined and the gauntlet in cream leather. Profusely stamped inside, dated 1942 and marked 8 watt 24 volts. The electrical heating element and snaps are absent. Quite heavy service wear, but an excellent original example which have clearly seen combat. Ideal for display, medium size. |
| 1851 |  | | Luftwaffe WWII Flying Jacket for flight over water - Manufactured in blue nubuck leather with fleece lining and brown fur collar. Original WIC zips in good working order. Map pocket to chest and fabric waist band which is showing some wear. Manufacturer's label, although this has long since faded and is unreadable. Woven Luftwaffe insignia to chest. This jacket has one small repair patch above the slash pocket but overall in exceptional condition. It was recently loaned to a TV company for a starring role in a WWII drama. A good size with chest measurement 110cm. |
| 1810 |  | | Luftwaffe WWII Flying Jacket for flight over land - Manufactured in blue grey cloth with brown fur lining and collar. All original zips (Trix and Zipp)in working order with fitted map pocket to chest and leather oxygen mask attachment point. The jacket features a manufacturer's woven label. Excellent original example with normal surface wear but some moulting to the fur lining. Unusually this jacket is in a wearable size. Chest 109cm. |
| 2177 |  | | Spirit Measure from RAF Wyton - A copper half gill spirit measure stamped Trafalgar 1805 and below engraved "Traf Night RAF Wyton '93". RAF Wyton in Cambridgeshire was a RFC field in WWI and in the Second World War was home to the Pathfinders. Post war, Wyton was a V Bomber base with provision for nuclear weapons. We assume this measure was presented as a trophy. 5 cm. |
| 2208 |  | | Fleet Air Arm First Aid Bag - Made of webbing. The pack is nicely stamped on the flap and dated inside 1941. Now lacking contents, would have been carried on FAA aircraft and would have contained bandages, dressing, burn jelly and morphia. 22cm x 22cm. |
| 2210 |  | | Supermarine S.6B Model Seaplane - Made in the form of a paper weight with chrome finish. This aircraft won the 1931 Schneider Trophy at an average speed of 340.08 mph. This was the third successive win for the RAF and resulted in them holding the Trophy in perpetuity. 14 cm wing span. |
| 1915 |  | | RAF Mk. IIIA Flying Goggles - A classic example of the Battle of Britain issue pattern. Stores ref. no. 22C/62 with clear AM and King's Crown stamping to the backstrap. Very minor scratching to the perspex lenses which are fitted in brass frames. The velvet face padding in very clean conditon and the backstrap springs are fully functional. Rarely found in this condition. |
