Nice period photos (all jackets except A-2's)

[Kermit3D]

M-445

 

[Kermit3D]

M-445

 

[Kermit3D]

M-445

 

[Kermit3D]

M-445

 

[Kermit3D]

M-445

 

[Kermit3D]

M-445

 

[Bombing IP]

Yes siree Steve thats a mother load of buckles $$$$$$$$ ,would need to keep that lot in a safety deposit box for sure .They sure look as fine as frogs hair in the picture .I just love seeing pictures of buckles sets me up for the day ! . They are prettier than a speckled pup under a red based wagon .Forget the medals they 2 a penny ,buckles is where its at my man .

BIP

 

[B-Man2]

 

[ausreenactor]

View attachment 51651

Everyone is rugged up with flight suits and B-3s. Must have been extremely cold at that time of the year.

 

[M. from Berlin]

M-445

Colvinex goat coveralls

 

[Kermit3D]

 

[Micawber]

Unless my specs are failing I can see that's a wired Irvin.

 

[3NMa]

M-445

Anyone know what crepe soled boots those are? A quick google search didn't yield anything.

 

[Smithy]

Unless my specs are failing I can see that's a wired Irvin.

I'd put money on that being late 1944 going into the winter. Winter 44/45 was savagely cold on the Continent and RAF fighter and FB squadrons on the rudimentary bases there were issued Irvins (to those who didn't have them already) for wearing on the ground to keep warm, not for flying duties.

 

[Paul Glover]

This is the first photo that I have seen of a wired Irvin (in action), I have one of those and love it. Great Photo !.

 

[Kermit3D]

 

[Kermit3D]

 

[Kermit3D]

 

[Kermit3D]

 

[Kermit3D]