Chatting to a friend at the weekend he showed me a WW2-type Irvin flying jacket he picked up at auction – no pix I’m afraid –
No labels but definitely ‘right’ and of age, but it was fitted with a sheepskin lined integral leather hood painted yellow – never seen this before – the obvious guess is ASR/Coastal or FAA use the hood would help to make aircrew bobbing in the sea more visible I imagine –
Anyone know more or seen a similar jacket?
Thanks in advance
TT
By: TEXANTOMCAT - 24th October 2005 at 14:52
682al and Anneorac- many thanks for your help – being slap bang in the centre of the country – we dont see much coastal stuff round ‘ere! You learn summit new each day…
Cheers everso
TT
By: 682al - 24th October 2005 at 14:49
I think in general, you will find that a hooded Irvin is worth rather less than a standard Irvin of similar size, condition, etc.
But, provenance and history will always add value to personal items such as these.
By: TEXANTOMCAT - 24th October 2005 at 14:46
Brilliant – thanks Anne – are they particularly rare/sought after? I have been collecting RAF memorabilia for years and have never seen one before
All the best and thanks again
TT
By: anneorac - 24th October 2005 at 14:41
Standard Coastal Command Issue. If you can get your hands on the Osprey book The Royal Air Force 1939-45 (Men at Arms 225) there is a nice illustration of a chap wearing one in plate H-1.
Anne
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