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| 2433 |
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 | 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.
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| 2434 |
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| 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").
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| 2392 |
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| 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.
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| 2431 |
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| 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.
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| 2201 |
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| 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.
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| 2233 |
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| 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.
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| 1851 |
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| 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.
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| 1810 |
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| 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.
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| 2177 |
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| 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.
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| 2208 |
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| 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.
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| 2210 |
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| 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.
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| 1915 |
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| 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.
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| 1914 |
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| Mk. IIIA Flying Goggles - A fine example, as issued to allied airmen in WWII. This pair is unusual in that they are Australian manufactured, although the pattern is virtually identical to the RAF examples. Very clear perspex lenses mounted in brass frames and original leather sprung backstrap. These are in the condition every collector aspires to and are hard to fault.
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| 1717 |
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| Mk. III Flying Goggles - A clean example as issued to allied aircrew in WWII. This pair is RCAF stamped with stores ref. no. 22/397 and dated 1942. The perspex lenses and brass frame show some service wear. The leather face pad and backstrap are in excellent condition with springs completely functional. They are becoming increasingly hard to find in this condition.
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| 2154 |
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| B-17 Model Aircraft - An early variant of the famous Flying Fortress made from cast alloy and mounted on an ashtray base inscribed RAF. The B-17 was the backbone of the USAAF Bomber Fleet but also saw service with the RAF. Wing span 20cm.
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| 404 |
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| De Havilland Moth Minor Propeller - A fine example manufactured in laminated mahogany with a brass leading edge. Fully stamped to boss and dated June 1939. The DH94 was designed as a monoplane successor to the Moth and was powered with a 80hp Gipsy Minor engine. This prop has a lovely patina with minor service wear and a slight ding on the leading edge but this does not detract. 1.80m.
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| 2133 |
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| Trench Art Paper Knife - A fine example of an aircraft fitter's skills crafted entirely from aircraft components when the maker was not involved with more pressing activities! The handle utilises brass inset with aircraft grommets and washers and a unique touch is a rotating propeller hand guard. Probably dating from 1930's. 25cm.
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| 2144 |
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| Stalag Luft III Commemorative Jug - Manufactured in Cincinnati, Ohio and made from hand crafted crystal. Edged to front is a USAAF Pilot's clipped wing (symbolising POW's can't fly) and below Stalag Luft III and dated 1945-1980. Below the lip is etched KEIN TRINK WASSER (not for drinking water!). We assume the jug was issued on the 35th anniversary of the liberation of the prisoners from the camp which was situated at Sagan in Poland. Fine condition. 20cm.
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| 2151 |
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| Heston Aircraft Company Presentation Dish - Manufactured in pewter with etched red glass base with the Heston Aircraft Company logo. They were based at Heston Airport near Hounslow in the 1930's and would guess this item dates from this period. Some age wear, but over all very good condition. 3.5cm diameter.
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| 2150 |
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| USAF Upper Heyford Commemorative Mug - Manufactured by Royal Worcester in fine porcelain and named to 20th Tactical Fighter Wing with transfer crest to centre. On the reverse are listed 56th, 77th and 79th Tactical Fighter Squadrons and the 42nd Electronic Combat Squadron. In perfect condition. 9.5cm.
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