RAF snakebite Lancet tool in chromed metal. By Gardner & Co. London. Issued with various survival kits and the lightweight flying suit better known as the 'Beadon' suit. One end unscrews to reveal a short flat blade. The other end houses a small capsule containing potassium permanganate which could be applied to the wound once the venom had been removed. #ww2 #raf #snakebite #venom #firstaidkit #junglesurvival #survival #beadonsuit #lancet #1940s #medicalinstrument #medical #pilot #aircrew #jungle #historicflyingclothingcompany #airministry

RAF Prestige flying suit. These unlined cotton one-piece suits were worn in the 30s and early stages of the war. Favoured by fighter pilots, especially those of the university air squadrons who went on to the auxiliary air force prior to the war and into the Battle of France and Britain.  Various manufacturers produced them and all are extremely sought after and very hard to find.  This example is by Bleacraft in sanforized cotton and was marketed by Moss Bros of Covent Gdn. in London.  It has the short 'madarin' style stand collar and zipped front, cuffs, ankles and lower leg pockets.  All zips are original 'Lightning' brand. The loose belt is absent which is also common.  At some stage the owner had rank epaulettes fitted - the loops for these are still present as are the RAF buttons on the chest pockets. SOLD #flyingsuit #raf #royalairforce #auxiliaryairforce #prestige #dlewis #mossbros #pilot #aircrew #flying #aviation #fighterpilot #1930s #1940sclothing #vintage #vintageclothing #militaria #historicflyingclothingcompany

Luftwaffe Ruckenfallschirm RH-28 back type parachute. This model was introduced in January 1944 and intended for use by aircrew in longer range aircraft although I understand they were also used in the FW190 & Me262. The German airborne troops used a similar parachute but that wasn't fitted with a ripcord handle as it was used as a 'static-line' assembly for troops bailing out of an aircraft (fallschirmjager/paratroopers). The RH-28 used a green webbing and a pack with an aluminium tray similar to the RH-12B back-type. Most unusual are the three snap buckles with press release mechanisms and the ripcord fitted with a large ball-like end grip. Condition is generally very good. It is complete bar the actual canopy and only has a couple of the bungee straps used to pull the pack open in the event of a bail-out. There is minor paint loss on the pack tray and some corrosion of metal parts but nothing serious. All the buckles function correctly and the ripcord assembly is complete. These are extremely scarce as only made in small numbers. SOLD #ww2 #parachute #airborne #luftwaffe #1940s #fallschirmjager #ruckenfallschirm #worldwartwo #aircrew #pilot #fighter #bomber #flightgear #flyingkit #historicflyingclothingcompany #me262 #fw190 #newstock #parachuting #militaria #aviation

Original WW2 Hartman pattern private purchase Luftwaffe flying jacket. French manufactured. Original zips and rank epaulettes. The pilot wing is an original cast Assmann type, pin backed and attached through seen loops. Not necessarily original to the jacket. Shown for historical purposes only. #luftwaffe #flying #flyingclothing #leatherjacket #vintageleatherjacket #vintageclothing #vintage #1940sclothing #1940s #hartmann #eastmanleather #historicflyingclothingcompany #aviationcollectables #ww2 #worldwar2

Cheddar Gorge, Somerset. #cheddar #cheddargorge #limestone #caves #caving #climbing #cheese #cheddarcheese

Uneven steps in Wells cathedral. Very Hogwarts.. #wells #wellscathedral #wonkysteps #hogwarts #somerset #harrypotter

Staying with my brother​ near Wells in Somerset for a few days. Quick trip to the coast yesterday. After a bracing cliff top coastal walk we had an artery clogging cream tea in Lyme Regis, Dorset. Very tasty! #creamtea #dorset #dorsetcoast #jurassiccoast #goldencap #broadchurch #lymeregis #afternoontea #wells

I've had another article published. This one is a general introduction to collecting flying clothing. It can be found in the current edition of Britain At War magazine, on sale now! #raf #usaaf #luftwaffe #vintageleatherjacket #vintageclothing #vintage #britainatwar #britainatwarmagazine #historicflyingclothingcompany #flying #pilot #aviation #1940s

Your last chance to come and buy some original WW2 vintage flying clothing and equipment. Find us on stand N14 at the War and Peace Revival show. Open today from 10am until about 6pm. Final day. Don't miss out! #warandpeacerevival #ww2 #raf #usaaf #usarmyairforce #luftwaffe #flyinggoggles #flying #aviationcollectables #aviation #pilot #escapeandevade #vintageleatherjacket #vintage #1940s #vintageclothing

We've been rearranging the stand due to buoyant sales. Come and see us at N14, War and Peace Revival. Lots of new stock added... #warandpeacerevival #historicflyingclothingcompany #ww2 #raf #usaaf #usarmyairforce #luftwaffe #drum #flying jacket #pilot #aircrew #militaria #newstock #flightclothing #uniforms #enamelsign #parachute

WW2 caps on our stand at the War and Peace Revival show right now. RAF, USAAF Bancroft Flighter crushers and Royal Navy / Fleet Air Arm examples all on stand N14 near the Zeppelin bar. #ww2 #raf #usaaf #usarmyairforce #crushercap #bancrofthats # vintage #vintagehats #vintagecaps #warandpeacerevival #historicflyingclothingcompany #pilot #aircrew #visorcap

RAF flying helmet on sale at our stand at the War and Peace Revival, stall N14. #warandpeacerevival #raf #ww2 #b-type #flyinghelmet #vintage #1940s # pilot #aviationcollectables #flying #historicflyingclothingcompany #battleofbritain

Label detail on an original WW2 USAAF type A-1 'mechanic's' sweater. In sale now, stand N14 at the War and Peace Revival show. #ww2 #usaaf #usarmyairforce #mechanic #vintageclothing #1940s #historicflyingclothingcompany #warandpeacerevival

Some of our stock on sale here on our stall, N 14 at the War and Peace Revival show now. Flying helmets, lifejackets, boots, flying jackets, goggles, oxygen masks, gloves, parachutes, uniforms, badges, insignia, paperwork etc. All this and lots more still to unload when space permits. .#ww2 #raf #usaaf #1940s #vintageclothing #vintage #flyingclothing #pilot #aircrew #flyingjacket #historicflyingclothingcompany #warandpeacerevival #flightgear

WW2 RAF type 1, mark III reflector gunsight as used on some Spitfires and Typhoon fighters equipped with rocket projectiles. On our stand at the War and Peace Revival show right now! #WW2 #RAF #spitfire #fighteraircraft #fightercommand #gunsight #rocket #pilot #cockpit #historicflyingclothingcompany #warandpeacerevival

The stall is just about ready for action. Doors open in 30 minutes at the War and Peace Revival show. Lots of lovely flying clothing and equipment to be found on pitch N14! #raf # WW2 #usaaf #luftwaffe #1940s #vintageclothing #vintage #pilot # aviation #aircrew #warandpeacerevival #historicflyingclothingcompany #

Van just about loaded ready for the War and Peace Revival show. Will be there to set up first thing tomorrow morning. Maybe see some of you there.. Stall N14. The van is stuffed with a great range of stock... #warandpeacerevival #flying #historicflyingclothingcompany #1940s #vintageclothing #vintage #raf #luftwaffe #usaaf #militaria #popupshop #hopfarm #aviation #flyingsuit #parachute #flyinghelmet #escapeandevasion #

Weeping Window at the old Derby Silk Mill. A cascade of handmade ceramic poppies pour from the top window opening. Part of the Centenary commemoration of the First World War. Created by Derby artist Paul Cummins and installation designer Tom Piper. #ww1 #greatwar #1914-18 #poppies #poppyappeal #paulcummins #tompiper #derbysilkmill #weepingwindow #lestweforget

Weeping window at the Derby Silk Mill. Great War Centenary installation by Paul Cummins and Tom Piper. #weepingwindow #ceramics #poppies#ww1 #poppyappeal #derbysilkmill #

First World War Centenary Sculpture 'Poppies Weeping Window' at the Old Silk Mill in Derby. From the installation 'Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red' - poppies and original concept by Derby artist Paul Cummins and installation designer Tom Piper - by Paul Cummins Ceramics Ltd in conjunction with the Historic Royal Palaces, originally at The Tower of London in 2014. Each ceramic poopy handmade and used to represent a life lost in the Great War. Beautiful sculpture with the poppies cascading down the Silk Mill tower from the top window opening. Lest we forget... Photos taken by my friend Dr. Gibson. #thegreatwar #ww1 #1914 #1918 #poppyappeal #poppy #poppies #derbysilkmill #worldwarone #ceramics #sculpture #artinstallation #paulcummins #tompiper #paulcumminsceramics #tompiper #poppiestour #weepingwindow #royalbritishlegion