Looking for (Repro) RAF MKII Flying Goggles

[flyboy]

I really would like to get my hands on a pair of the so called MKII Flying Goggles. I know they are as rare as hens teeth, so a well made pair of repros might do. But where do I find them.
Have been thinking of getting in contact with some film prop companies as well - after re-watching the TV series Piece of Cake, where they seemed to have scores of them...
Any help and links would be highly appreciated!!!

 

[Andrew]

Lebensgefar is probably your man Soren, or the RAF forum. I had a pair of the ones with the leather and spring straps a few years ago but sold them. I still have some RAAF ones in original wrappers but they are just elastic and stocking material. You could also go the motor transport type route as there are probably still plenty of them around.

No idea as far as repros are concerned.

 

[flyboy]

I've got a pair of the Motor Transport types - pale gray stocking material with elastic.


But it's the ones with leather and spring straps I am after, since I believe they are the true "MKII" RAF goggles.

 

[Lebensgefahr]

PM sent.

 

[Lebensgefahr]

Hello Soren

As you requested I have reposted the pictures from the other thread here.
If they don`t look exactly like this or the same with aluminium coloured frames they are not genuine MKII`s.







LG

 

[flyboy]

Thanks for your help, LG. So much appreciated!

 

[flyboy]

I do believe my search is over. To be continued.

 

[flyboy]

En route to Copenhagen...the lenses have been changed to clear.

 

[jack31916]

Nice pair of goggles. Welldone !

 

[Andrew]

That was quick. Where from?

 

[flyboy]

I contacted Sefton Clothing Co and it was just my luck, that Stephen just got a pair back, he had made for some TV/Movie work.
They are 85% original. The strap, the frames, the lenses were all original only the "knitting" is new.
And he even offered to change the lenses from the light orange "army" to clear RAF.
I knew of the quality of his work from back when I bought my flying helmet and MKIII goggles, so I jumped to it straight away.

 

[flyboy]

Ready for Take Off!

 

[Andrew]

Cool- and look at that, you also have a prewar RAF Macbook pro!

 

[flyboy]

:lol: :lol: :lol:

Here they are. In more a more real context:

 

[Vcruiser]

With eye lids like that..he must really need them..!! :lol:
Van