Hello and welcome to SC Aviation Collectibles eBay store. We specialize in selling mainly RAF flying equipment, aircraft parts and ephemera from ww1 right up to the 1980s. We also sell associated Luftwaffe and US air force collectibles if they come in. I personally have 15+ years of experience buying, selling and collecting aviation collectibles. We stride to provide as best a service as we can to the collector. I always describe and dictate my items with accurate descriptions and will always try my best to help anyone out. We do also buy aviation items, so if you have anything you're looking to dispose of or need advice please do not hesitate to contact me. I hope you enjoy my store and listings. Many thanks, Samuel Corke.
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WW2 RAF IRVIN SHEEPSKIN FLYING JACKET. A nice used example of a later war multi-panel Irvin flying jacket, as used by nearly all RAF airmen during WW2.
A good used example, It has had some replacement cuffs added and new cuff zips at some point. Otherwise, it is in nice used condition. The main zip looks to be original and runs up and down nicely. The cuff zips as mentioned work nicely and are replacements. A couple of small areas of stitching have come undone on the seem tapes. We have photoed these, they aren't bad but a couple of small repairs could be done. The collar is again in good condition, with the strap and buckle still in place. The waist buckle and strap are again in good condition, with no issues to report. The panels of the jacket are again in good condition, with no rips or tears we can see. There is the odd scuff and scrape but again nothing serious. Most of the brown chrome finish is still intact with some wear.
Inside the sheepskin is again in good used condition, with some minimal loss to the bottom edge. Nothing to worry about. The jacket is labeled but it is well worn, a red B has been painted over it. The size is still visible however and is labeled as a 4, with a broad arrow as well.
The measurements for the jacket are:
Chest: 22 inches across
Waist: 20 inches across
Shoulder to shoulder: 20 inches
Armpit to cuff: 20 inches
Shoulder to cuff: 25 inches
Neck to bottom hem: 24 inches
It does display very well on a mannequin it must be said! It is ideal for an RAF display, collection, or museum.
Overall a nice used Irvin sheepskin flying jacket, ideal for any RAF display, collection or museum. Please ask any questions, and I will try and help. Postage is available worldwide, just ask for a quote first. Good luck and happy bidding! :)