"RAF BATTLE OF BRITAIN FIGHTER PILOT'S KIT BAG" BRITISH WW2 GEAR REFERENCE BOOK

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British Spitfires and Hurricanes dueled German Me-109s to a standstill in the epic Battle of Britain, fought over the Channel and the English countryside in the summer and fall of 1940. The flight jackets, helmets, and boots worn by RAF pilots in those swirling dogfights have been of great interest to collectors for decades, leading Mark Hillier to write a comprehensive reference book on the subject in 2018. This "RAF BATTLE OF BRITAIN FIGHTER PILOT'S KIT BAG" BRITISH WW2 GEAR REFERENCE BOOK is in near mint, unread condition, with only some light scattered storage wear evident (most pictured). Otherwise, the book is in near mint shape, with no other damage. Most interestingly, it boasts elegantly illustrated softcovers, and sports 112 pages full of descriptive text, period pictures, and color photographs of British RAF visor caps and dress tunics, Type B flight helmets, oxygen masks, flight goggles, lrvin leather flight jackets and pants, Sidcot flying suits, sheepskin flight boots, the classic roll neck sweater, 1933 pattern leather gauntlets, parachutes, life preservers, watches, insignia, and much, much more. A beautiful example of an "RAF BATTLE OF BRITAIN FIGHTER PILOT'S KIT BAG" BRITISH WW2 GEAR REFERENCE BOOK. Now celebrating over 20 years on eBay. Bid with confidence and please view our other great military, aviation, and sporting classics, including a rare, original Portuguese Angola War SADF 32BN FAPLA LIZARD CAMOUFLAGE HBT FIELD COMBAT SHIRT in near mint condition, boasting the classic single exposed button flap closure pleated chest pockets, and retaining nearly 100% of the vibrant Portuguese lizard camouflage colors.
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