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Royal Flying Corps Sidcot Flying Suit
2021.39 · Item · 1917
Part of Westminster Menswear Archive
Khaki yellow heavy cotton flight suit, designed for warmth and wind resistance, featuring a wool pile lining and a sheepskin collar. Made from tightly woven cotton twill, it provides added wind protection, with the wool pile inner and sheepskin collar enhancing insulation. The suit fastens at the front with large corozo nut buttons and includes wide, angled map pockets on the lower legs for practical storage. Unknown
RAF Shorts in Gymnastic Blue
2020.9 · Item · 1950
Part of Westminster Menswear Archive
Pair of dark blue cotton twill shorts with elasticated waist. They fasten centre front with a short button fly that has two black horn buttons. Label in the back of the waistband with manufacturer and War Department 'broad arrow' marking. WM. McMullan & Sons Ltd
Lillywhites RAF Escape String Vest
2020.79 · Item · 1943
Part of Westminster Menswear Archive
Sleeveless underwear vest made from white coarsely knitted cotton string. A small white label is attached to the centre of the back hem, featuring the British military broad arrow symbol and the manufacturer's name. Lillywhites