Luftwaffe 'Elite' Squadron 'Channel' flying trousers

Luftwaffe 'Elite' Squadron 'Channel' flying trousers

Code: S22764

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Electrically wired trousers from the two-piece 'Kanal' (Channel) flying suit.  These have a buttoned waistband with  a concealed webbing belt with friction buckles, fly zip, zipped ankle openings and webbing straps/rings for the attachment of braces/suspenders.  They are fitted with numerous pockets that were used to contain survival equipment.  This pair is manufactured in soft grey leather with a brown  rayon twill lining.  Please note that some of the pockets have been carefully removed but the flare pistol pocket remains as do the electrical connector tabs.  All zips are original and in good working order.  The fly and lower leg zips manufactured by 'Zipp' and complete with leather puller tags.   The side entry pockets have original heavy guage plastic Ri-Ri zips.  Aside from the missing pockets there is minor rubbing/wear in places and a few small repairs but the leather is generally in very good to excellent condition.  The lining is also very good.  With webbing hanger loop and 1945 dated label.  Lovely trousers that display very well.  These rare grey leather variants are associated with elite Luftwaffe jet squadrons who flew the Me262.  Stock code S22764