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Jacket, Flying, Irvin Type, Royal Air Force
€950.00
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Amazing genuine WWII British flying jacket, of the Irvin type issued to Royal Air Force aircrews.
Officially adopted by the Air Ministry in 1938 under designation 22C/98, along with matching trousers (22C/99), this jacket was constructed from heavy sheepskin with thick fleece inner lining and outer hide coated in brown waterproof dye.
It soon became popular with all aircrews, particularly fighter pilots, due to the warmth and comfort provided in flight. However, from 1943 onwards, it was officially made available to bomber crews only because of its high cost of production.
The present jacket is in very good, worn condition, showing a nice leather patina and a well preserved fleece; all zippers are in working order. Belt missing.
Height: 80cm
Shoulder length: 53cm
Sleeve length: 63cm
Armpits: 55cm
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Amazing genuine WWII British flying jacket, of the Irvin type issued to Royal Air Force aircrews.
Officially adopted by the Air Ministry in 1938 under designation 22C/98, along with matching trousers (22C/99), this jacket was constructed from heavy sheepskin with thick fleece inner lining and outer hide coated in brown waterproof dye.
It soon became popular with all aircrews, particularly fighter pilots, due to the warmth and comfort provided in flight. However, from 1943 onwards, it was officially made available to bomber crews only because of its high cost of production.
The present jacket is in very good, worn condition, showing a nice leather patina and a well preserved fleece; all zippers are in working order. Belt missing.
Height: 80cm
Shoulder length: 53cm
Sleeve length: 63cm
Armpits: 55cm