Original British WWII Irvin Sheepskin Flying Jacket - Rare ger with traces of their original

with traces of their original factory paint remaining

There is an additional DFL marking on the pommel cap

and Allied forces until the end of the war

The courage and devotion to duty shown by members of the 508th Parachute Infantry are worthy of emulation and reflect the highest traditions of the Army of the United States

they took up a position 15 miles south west of Dunkirk along the line of the Aa Canal

Original British WWII Irvin Sheepskin Flying Jacket - Rare ger with traces of their originalOriginal Item: Only One Available. Now this is a lovely example of the dashing British Royal Air Force Irvin Sheepskin Flying Jacket. The jacket does show signs of heavy use and wear but is otherwise in solid presentable condition. As aviation advanced so did the altitudes to which pilots could fly. Suddenly aircrew were flying to thousands of feet where temperatures would easily be sub zero, not a good thing when aircraft construction still provided