Original Australian WWII Royal Australian Air Force Flight Suit & Uniform Lot – Dress Uniform & Flight Gloves Original Items

Original Items. Only One Available. This is a fantastic lot of Australian Air Force Uniforms from World War II. This lot includes some rare and sought-after gear, perfect for anyone with an interest in WWII Australian Aviation.

This lot includes:

● An Australian Air Force Flight Suit made in England. There is a tailor’s tag with the sizes of the suit Outer Size 2. Height 5’⅚”. Breast 33/35”. Waist 30/32”. Seat 35/38”. Leg 28”. The flight suit is in great shape with all its zippers retained, reading DOT MADE IN ENGLAND. The fur collar retains about 80% of its fur. The belt is fully retained.
● Royal Australian Air Force Officer’s dress uniform jacket & trousers with cuff ranks for a Flight Lieutenant and a set of RAAF Pilot’s wings above the left breast pocket. There is a nametag on the interior for Flight Lieutenant Leedham C., dated 2.5.45. The uniform was made by Gowing Bros. Ltd. in Sydney, Australia. The cuffs both have ranks for Flight Lieutenant with the Crown and eagle insignia above both cuffs. The trousers have a tag reading Size 10 AF Made in Australia. Both the jacket and trousers are in fair shape with some damage on the back of the jacket.
● RAAF Dress Overseas cap in the Glengarry style with tag dating it 1944 Made in Australia, and two buttons at the front to allow the cap to cover the ears. There is a number written on the tag, 091196.
● Pair of corduroy trousers in great shape with tag marking them as WWII Australian air force trousers. Corduroy trousers from this era are very scarce.
● RAAF Tan khaki shirt with RAAF buttons in fair condition overall.
● Pair of Flight Gloves Size 9½ with Gloria Gloves buttons to allow for tightening. The fur on the interior is in great shape and there are initials DAD in both gloves. A fantastic set of WWII Australian Flight gloves.

This is a phenomenal WWII Australian Air Force uniform set with several rare and sought after pieces. The named uniform allows for much more research to be done on the group. Don’t miss out on this fantastic set.

Approximate Measurements:
Collar to shoulder: 10″
Shoulder to sleeve: 25”
Shoulder to shoulder: 16.5”
Chest width: 20″
Waist width: 19″
Hip width: 20″
Front length: 30.5″

Pants:
Waist: 19″
Inseam: 25″

Collar to shoulder: 9.5″
Shoulder to sleeve: 24.5”
Shoulder to shoulder: 17”
Chest width: 19″
Waist width: “19
Hip width: “19
Front length: 32″

Pants:
Waist: 15″
Inseam: 30″

The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), formed March 1921, is the aerial warfare branch of the Australian Defence Force (ADF). It operates the majority of the ADF’s fixed wing aircraft, although both the Australian Army and Royal Australian Navy also operate aircraft in various roles. It directly continues the traditions of the Australian Flying Corps (AFC), formed on 22 October 1912. The RAAF provides support across a spectrum of operations such as air superiority, precision strikes, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, air mobility, and humanitarian support.

The RAAF took part in many of the 20th century’s major conflicts. During the early years of the Second World War a number of RAAF bomber, fighter, reconnaissance and other squadrons served in Britain, and with the Desert Air Force located in North Africa and the Mediterranean. From 1942, a large number of RAAF units were formed in Australia, and fought in South West Pacific Area. Thousands of Australians also served with other Commonwealth air forces in Europe, including during the bomber offensive against Germany. By the time the war ended, a total of 216,900 men and women served in the RAAF, of whom 10,562 were killed in action.