Product Description (EN)
This RAF sheepskin-lined pilot jacket faithfully reproduces the iconic flying jacket developed by Leslie Irvin in 1931 and issued to RAF aircrew throughout WWII. Engineered for extreme altitude and open-cockpit conditions, it provided crucial warmth and protection.
The RAF sheepskin flying jacket, originally approved in 1931, became the standard for aircrew during WWII. Designed to withstand sub-zero cockpit temperatures, it was crafted with premium sheepskin for maximum insulation. Wartime resource constraints led to later production models using multiple panels and lower-grade pelts, making early jackets especially prized by collectors today.
Features:
- Crafted from premium sheepskin leather with ~20 mm fleece lining
- Classic RAF design with high fold-over collar, front zipper with wind flap, and integrated waist belt
- Includes historically accurate 'Lightning' zipper and authentic panel construction
- Meticulously replicated using traditional treatments to preserve the rugged, broken-grain finish seen on wartime jackets
Ideal for:
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WWII reenactment
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Historical exhibits and collections
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Film, photography, and period costume design
