He arrived in the United Kingdom on 27 June 1940 and was assigned to No. Falkowski was one of the most famous Polish RAF Ace fighter pilots. The painting was produced to commemorate the release of Falkowski's book "With the Wind in My Face" and was reproduced as a frontispiece in the book. The perfect companion for the A-14 mask (see below) although both came from different sources! Note: mask NOT included but will combine and include mask clip.Īrt print "Portrait of Poland" by Arnold Hodgkins featuring WWII Polish RAF Ace Jan Falkowski. It appears to be a size 2 (medium) and fits a display head perfectly. This is the last version of the first pattern externally-wired Type C, with chamois "donuts" sewn into place using a zig-zag stitch to help noise attenuation. Overall a very good clean example, with a clear AID ink stamp inside and remnants of a hand written name which I cannot make out. Leather is in great shape, chamois is lightly soiled. The left earcup shows the merest warping and surface crazing and a small nick at the edge. These receivers have been in there a long, long time! They are straight and they are in very tight! The rubber earcups have slightly shrunk towards the edges as they have hardened slightly over the years (but still fairly pliable). Helmet has been fitted with the HS-38 headset comprising ANB-H-1 receivers with Y-cord and P元54 plug. It is also possible that pilots and aircrews may have obtained these suits in preference to the Sidcot, since they would be very warm and practical - and could be mistaken for prestige suits in old photos.ĪAF used first pattern (externally wired) RAF Type C helmet with HS-38 headset.Įxcellent and scarce example of the early (unwired) RAF Type C flying helmet as used by the USAAF, especially the 8th Air Force based in England. Suit is well marked inside and dated 1943 and makes a fabulous display for any Fleet Air Arm collection. Available separately is a bright blue cotton helmet ( see Flying Helmets and Headgear page). No wear or damage, but a few paint splatters on the back of one leg. Some also wore matching armlets for visibility. (See additional wartime photos showing deck crews wearing these overalls together with bright coloured helmets while servicing Seafires).
Deck crews wore different coloured helmets with these suits depending on their specific duty: armaments, airframe, engine, catapult, etc. Cuffs and ankles buttoned for a tight fit. One large flapped pocket to the left breast.
VINTAGE FLYING HALF WING ON HELM PIN FULL
The navy blue overalls are made from very heavy waterproofed canvas/denim and feature a short mandarin collar, full-length front zip with a wind-flap behind it and a full waist belt. How does the saying go about London buses? A few weeks ago I had never seen one of these suits before except in photographs - now a second one has come my way! One of the most difficult items of naval flight related clothing! These one-piece overalls were specially designed for and issued to flight deck crews on aircraft carriers working in the sub-zero temperatures of the North Atlantic. Rare Fleet Air Arm flight deck aircraft handler's overalls in heavy rubberized canvas, dated 1943. A very scarce helmet in good to very good condiiton. The keather is evenly faded around their stitch holes showing this was definitely a period modification. The padded cylinders were clearly removed at the time (as was common practice - they were found to be useless at deflecting sound and actually caused more noise from vibrating). The helmet retains it's earflaps and original chin strap and nuckle.
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The fur area has moulted, as is common, and the skin shows some minor insect damage, but this doesn't show when displayed. The chamois lining is also good and the War Dept issue stamp can be seen, though faintly, inside. In overall great display condition, the leather is very good, although it could probably use some dressing.
Now harder than ever to find, these cowl type helmets were issued to all RFC pilots and aircrews, though they are said to have been favoured by gunners who had to stand up in their turrets and were exposed to cold air - however photgraphs show they were also worn extensively by pilots of both figher (scout ) aircarft and bombers. Scarce Great War Royal Flying Corps cowl type flying helmet.
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