Original RAF MK VIII Flying Goggles - Air Ministry Marked

An original pair of MK VIII Flying Goggles as used by the RAF During the Second World War which bear the Air Ministry marking to the bridge. 

These goggles are arguably the most iconic of all RAF goggles and saw use with aircrews from 1942 well into the post-war years. They also saw action with USAAF crews, Fleet Air Arm and Coastal Command amongst others.

This particular pair are in good condition and still retain the majority of their original blue paint to the brass frames. The leather pads are nice and most of the stitching appears strong. The chamois backing shows signs of use and wear as is to be expected. Crucially, the Air Ministry stamp with 22C stores code is still present to the leather bridge and denotes that these are a genuine set of RAF issue goggles, rather than a similar looking pair of civilian produced goggles. 

The elastic strap features its original metalwork and the leather tabbed pullers are still intact. The metal slider section bears the maker's name of 'Levers'. The actual elastic section has been replaced with black coloured elastic which is a common repair and in this instance looks to have been done at the time of use and not more recently. 

The goggles are in reasonable condition with signs of wear and age. There is some tarnishing to the metalwork and there is only a limited amount of elasticity to the strap. Overall they display well but please take time to study the pictures before purchasing and bear in mind that they are a vintage, pre-owned item which may have other small flaws commensurate with age. 

Altogether a nice pair of MK VIII goggles which display well and would make a good addition to any RAF collection.

This is a vintage item which is 'sold as seen'