WW2 RAF Anti-Flak Suit by Wilkinson Sword - RARE!!

An extremely rare piece of flying gear for the advanced RAF/RCAF collector. The full body armour was manufactured for American airmen by Wilkinson Sword company under contract to the 8th USAAF. The identical body armour, comprised of overlapping seel plates covered in khaki canvas was manufactured for operational testing by RAF flight crews and issued to crews flying American build aircraft (as they were to fitted with armour plating for protection).

A partial inked Broad Arrow remains to the lower inside lining. This set is very good plus condition.

See pages 132-133 of Prodger's LUFTWAFFE VS. RAF Flying Clothing of the Air War, 1939-45.

This stuff is very heavy so postage may need adjusting depending on your area.

Code: 51482