RAAF or RNZAF or possibly privately purchased flying gloves.

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A recent find in New Zealand, stored along with other flying kit. These beautifully made leather gauntlets look like a cross between RAF 1941 pattern gauntlets and the Type D gauntlets, with an elasticized wrist and a wide gusset, but no zip fastener. Made from high-quality, soft and supple leather, the glove section is lined with blanket fleece and the gauntlet reinforced with a second layer of leather (similar to RAF 1941 pattern). Marked only with the size number (7) and quite small. A near perfect matched pair, in excellent condition, they appear to have never been worn.

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$105 / £90 / €105

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Electrically-heated waistcoat by Inferation of London.

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Very similar design, pattern and materials to the early electrically-heated clothing items as issued to RAF crews, although I have been unable to positively establish this as being an issue item. Perhaps a trial or experimental piece? Electrically-heated clothing first came into use for aviators in 1917-18 and I am inclined to think this may have been an inter-war experimental design.  It could also be post-war but there isn't much evidence of heated clothing after the war. Complete and in very good condition, with rubber coated lead and small black bakelite plug. If anyone has more information, please feel free to share. Priced according to the lack of available knowledge - certainly rare!

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$95 / £85 / €95

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AAF Type A-8 Winter Flight Trousers with braces/suspenders.

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Far less common than the A-9 and A-11 flight pants, these A-8 trousers are seldom found. They were quilted and padded for cold weather and high altitude flying. This pair is in absolutely immaculate condition, and appear to have never been worn. They are also a super large size 38. OD green waterproofed cotton outer with heavy quilting and a cotton lining; two patch pockets on the thighs, two more on the back of the seat  and two zipped pockets on the lower legs below the knees. In addition to the woven spec. label, these are well marked the AAF winged star property stamp. Included are the original braces/suspenders with correct attachments for the buttons. These are also in impeccable, unused condition.

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RAF Mosquito Boots dated 1944.

Well above average, very good clean pair of RAF Mosquito boots in brown suede with drawstring ties to keep out mosquitoes and other pests. These boots were originally intended for ground crews in desert conditions, but were quickly seized by pilots and aircrews, notably fighter pilots, who recognized their immense value.  The boots were produced in both green and brown suede; this pair is brown, which seems to be the less common. They are well marked, size 8 UK (9 US) with Air Ministry crown and broad arrow. They are also marked inside the foot (impossible to get a photo but very clearly visible) with the maker's name: John White, and a date of 1944. Original soles and heels all in excellent condition and very light wear overall. As nice a pair as you will find.

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$575 / £480 / €545

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AAF A-2 jacket knitted waistband, unissued.

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An original, WWII period knitted waistband in medium brown wool, for the A-2 flying jacket. Measures 30" long (75cm) unstretched by 8" (20cm) which folds over the 4" (10cm). No holes or snags, excellent unused waistband.

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$75 / £60 / €72

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USAF leather flying gloves, HAU-6/P unissued and unworn.

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Modern era jet aircrew flying gloves in unlined brown leather, model HAU-6/P (I believe from the 1980s or 90s). Still sewn together - never worn. Lovely quality gloves, both with labels and marked size 5 but they fit me perfectly (like a glove!) and I would wear a size  9 RAF wartime glove. Very similar looking to the WWII B-3A but better quality finishing.

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$45 / £35 / €43

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RAF Mk 14 Flying Suit/overalls named to a Hawk pilot with pilot wings and squadron patch attached.

Dating from 1992-1994, this flying suit was worn by a pilot of 234 squadron, No. 4 (Advanced) Flying School at  RAF Valley in North Wales flying British Aerospace Hawk. Unusual in that the suit still has the owner's named pilot wing patch, Hawk shoulder patch and 234 Squadron patch attached. In excellent condition - and still has the handwritten pre-flight checklist and flight data inside the thigh pockets. All zips in good working order, no wear or damage. A great modern era flying suit.

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$175 / £135 / €160

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