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 | Mk III Flying Goggles - nice clear lenses. Leather face mask in good shape, original back strap stamped "R.C.A.F. 22/397 C.C.B. 1942". This pattern was introduced in 1935, issued to the RAF and RCAF, it is synonymous with the Battle of Britain.
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| RAF 'H' Type Oxygen Mask - plus Tube and Clip. Complete with Type 57 microphone. These masks were first issued in 1944 and continued in service use up until the 1980's. This example, which is in very good condition, is dated 1964.
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| WWII Japanese Winter Flight Suit - A superb example of this rare flying suit finished in woven fabric with a full fur lining and collar. The suit carries a small pocket with signs of electrical wiring and is complete with waistbelt which is often missing. All zips are original. It even has provision for attaching the short version of the tachi sword which was symbolically carried in flight. The suit has a stitched repair to the breast pocket and some service wear, but overall it is an extremely nice example.
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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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| Luftwaffe Radio Case - Named to Siemens and stamped K32 GWB and embossed with a large Luftwaffe eagle. The opposite side features two sprung doors, both with applied Luftwaffe logo and when opened a loud speaker port is exposed. We understand these cases would have originally contained a valve radio to enable Luftwaffe personnel to listen to their favourite radio programmes from home. The wooden case is in excellent condition and finished in Luftwaffe grey paint. The radio and loud speaker are no longer present, but a modern unit could be fitted and ideal for re-enactment purposes. It measures 18" x 12" x 7.5" (46 cm x 30 cm x 19 cm). Just add Lilly Marlene and sit back and relax!
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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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| RAF Pilot's Clipboard - Designed to be strapped to the upper leg and charts or other notes could be clamped to it using the butterfly nuts and securing bar at the top. Made of pine with original leather straps, it is stamped on back with stores reference number 6F/171. Comes complete with an RAF chart of South West Scotland, dated 1942. it measures 28 cm x 15 cm (10" x 6")
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| Battle of Britain Period Flying Jacket - A superb and original 'Irvin' jacket as used by RAF aircrew in the early part of WWII. This example has the large panels synonomous with pre-war jackets before wartime shortages forced the economy of the multi panel designs, which although inferior in quality, made better use of available materials. It never appears to have had a label, so we don't know the exact date of manufacture, but the pattern and short cut pile sheepskin, make it early. The leather panels are unmarked and while the half belt shows some age wear, this is a true collector's jacket and is museum quality or better! Other than one zip puller tag missing and the other a later replacement, the jacket is hard to better. We consider this item too valuable to wear as it would be a disaster to damage the pristine leather, so it is for sale as a display example for the serious collector. This jacket is a decent size c. 41" chest (105 cm)
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| RAF Mk VIII Flying Goggles - A good original example with most of the blue paint remaining on the brass frame. Excellent leather face pad and clear lenses fitted. Backstrap retains elasticity. The Mk VIII was the final wartime pattern issued first in October 1943 and was such a good design, it remained on the inventory up until the introduction of the Mk I 'Bone Dome' helmet.
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| RAF C Type Flying Helmet - This example is the second pattern marked with stores reference number 22C/880, which makes it the desirable size 4 - the largest size. It is fully wired with Air Ministry marked receivers, loom and jack plug. This helmet was issued to Flying Officer P.E. Gray and is in superb condition inside and out. It would be hard to find a better example of this classic flying helmet which entered service with the RAF in 1944.
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| RAF Dinghy First Aid Outfit - Complete with contents and designed for "Aircraft Dinghy Large 4-10 Men". Some contents named to RAF and dated 1938. Set includes an A.M. marked tin containing Tubunic Ampoules (morphine) which is now empty! For sale as a collector's item only! Some service wear. 18 cm.
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| RAF Battle Dress Blouse - A fine post war example, manufactured by Moss Bros. London and carrying Squadron Leader's Lace. The jacket has a Queen's Crown, but the original owner clearly served during WWII and was awarded a DFC as well as serving in Africa and Italy. In addition, he was awarded the Aircrew Europe Star, the Defence Medal, and the 1939 - 1945 Star. His final accolade was the award of a military OBE. Sadly, we do not know the owner's name, but we understand he retired as a Wing Commander. The tunic is in excellent condition and chest size is 40" regular (102 cm).
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| RAF 'D' Type Helmet - This example is of the second pattern, so probably dates from 1944. The helmet is in good issued condition with the receiver cups showing no signs of cracking. All snaps, poppers and buckles are in place and working. The lining is also clean and is named to Sgt. Williams and service no. 431427. The helmet is a size 3.
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| 1939 Pattern RAF Flying Boots - Synonymous with Battle of Britain Fighter Pilots, the '39 pattern are becoming increasingly rare and this is the first pair we have had in for many months. They are the early pattern with a webbing strap to the top of the leg and feature black chrome leather uppers with canvas legs and fleece linings. The boots have the original leather and canvas pullers which are stamped with the King's Crown, A.M. and indicate size 8 fitting 6 and a contract date of 1939. While the canvas legs show minor scuffing, they are in far better condition than most examples of this pattern we have had. The original leather soles are fitted, but have been recently resoled in the forepart and new heel tips fitted. The left boot has the initials T.R. written at the top of the leg, but sadly we have no idea who the wartime owner was. A great pair to display in your RAF or Battle of Britain collection.
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| Rolls Royce Merlin Piston Ashtray - A unique ashtray manufactured post war utilising part of a Merlin engine piston, as used in wartime Spitfires, Hurricanes and Lancasters. The centre is embossed with the RAF crest, while to the top is Winston Churchill's "Never in the field of human conflict" quotation with a facsimile signature. Below is confirmation that the item is manufactured from a Merlin piston as used in the Battle of Britain August - October 1940. The ashtray also carries a presentation inscription "Muriel and George to Harry 1947". It measures 5.5" (14 cm).
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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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| USAAF Shearling Flight Jacket - lined ANJ4. This jacket, which replaced the B3, is the highest specification of all the Army Airforce jackets of WWII. Chest size 38" (97 cm).
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| RAF Aircrew Wrist Watch Mk VIIa - WWII, by Omega - case stamped 6B/159. This was the standard RAF Aircrew Watch issued from the 1930's. New strap fitted. Excellent issued condition.
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| Luftwaffe Single Zip Flying Boots - These are becoming increasing hard to find and this pair have clearly seen significant service use. The leg sections have been heavily repaired. In addition, the boots are fitted with period Lightning zips. The soles appear original, while the heel top pieces have been replaced. The leather shoe section is in excellent condition and these would make a perfect pair for a mannequin display (particularly if the flying suit or trousers worn over the legs), but these boots are definitely not wearers!
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| 'M' Type Oxygen Mask - RAF Fast Jet Issue, Ref 6D/1837. This example, whilst dated 1960, has never been issued and is complete with the manufacturer's box and issue instruction! Simply cannot be bettered.
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