WW2 RAF 1941 Pattern Aircrew Mae West Life Jacket. Battle of Britain Pilot Attributed
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A very good example of the WW2 Aircrew pattern. Complete with all ties, breast pocket, inflation handle cover .The lining with issue label size Medium and the word "FLAP" crossed out. The rear brass zip pull is absent and the zip remains closed .Dye marker strap removed . Complete with bladder and release lever .Inflation tube broken but present ( will not inflate) . Set of 3 flotation pads . Rear of jacket with ink drawn "Goose" . The mae west with minor wear and some storage holes , together with active service wear .
Attributed to Pilot Officer Reginald Clive Gosling . Flew with 266 Sqn from 28th September 1940 during the Battle of Britain. Posted June 30th 1941 to 72 Sqn . Jan 10 1942 Posted as a test pilot for Vickers Supermarine until July 4th 1944 .On the 10th July 1944 posted to 616 Sqn and flew Meteors. Released from the R.A.F Dec 31st 1945 as a Flight Lieutenant.
Tunic not included in the price
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