New Purchase: Original RAF Pre-War 'Links' Irvin Flying Jacket c.1938-9

[philip.ed]

Hi all,

I thought you might be interested in reading my latest website blog on my new purchase: an original pre-war RAF Irvin Flying Jacket made by Links. The Irvin dates from 1938-9.

RAF PRE-WAR IRVIN FLYING JACKET, 1938-9, 'LINKS' MADE - BATTLE OF FRANCE / BRITAIN

A new addition to my collection is this superb, pre-war Irvin Flying Jacket, most likely made by Links and dating from 1938-9. This particular model of the Irvin Flying Jacket features prominently in photos from the Battle of France and the Battle of Britain. As the photos show, the Irvin is...

www.rafmilitaria.com

As the photos show, the Irvin is still in superb condition with a lovely honey-coloured shearling complemented by the chestnut exterior which still maintains its original chroming.

 

[mulceber]

Incredible shape that one. I’ll read this with interest.

 

[Micawber]

Nice

 

[B-Man2]

Thats in amazing condition for a 1938-39 Irvin. You must be ecstatc...Great find.
Please post some additional photos when it arrives.
We dont get to see originals in this kind of condition very oftern these days.
Cheers

 

[Silver Surfer]

yeah, sure, another older elc, hahahahahaha. outfriggnstanting!

 

[warguy]

Very impressive artifact! Thanks for sharing.

 

[ausreenactor]

Hi all,

I thought you might be interested in reading my latest website blog on my new purchase: an original pre-war RAF Irvin Flying Jacket made by Links. The Irvin dates from 1938-9.

RAF PRE-WAR IRVIN FLYING JACKET, 1938-9, 'LINKS' MADE - BATTLE OF FRANCE / BRITAIN

A new addition to my collection is this superb, pre-war Irvin Flying Jacket, most likely made by Links and dating from 1938-9. This particular model of the Irvin Flying Jacket features prominently in photos from the Battle of France and the Battle of Britain. As the photos show, the Irvin is...

www.rafmilitaria.com

As the photos show, the Irvin is still in superb condition with a lovely honey-coloured shearling complemented by the chestnut exterior which still maintains its original chroming.

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Looks brand new!

Thanks for the link...

 

[London Cabbie]

Bloody outstanding. I don’t think you could wish to find anything better. Well done, great link, Thanks.

 

[bazzer]

Very nice
Baz

 

[Pilot]

My ( ex-) early Aero Irvin.
What a great job Aero did!

 

[philip.ed]

Thank you for the lovely feedback everyone. It is a very well preserved example and fits in well with my Battle of Britain collection.

Thats in amazing condition for a 1938-39 Irvin. You must be ecstatc...Great find.
Please post some additional photos when it arrives.
We dont get to see originals in this kind of condition very oftern these days.
Cheers

I only posted the first two photos in the original post to save space, but if you follow the link there are a plethora of photos there! I am happy to take more if there are any other details anyone would like to see.

 

[Pilot]

Thank you for the lovely feedback everyone. It is a very well preserved example and fits in well with my Battle of Britain collection.



I only posted the first two photos in the original post to save space, but if you follow the link there are a plethora of photos there! I am happy to take more if there are any other details anyone would like to see.

Great Irvin, best I ever saw! Congrats!

 

[MikeyB-17]

Good grief, what a stunner. Once again, they’re still out there!

 

[Kermit3D]

I had never seen such a beautiful Irvin before this one

 

[YoungMedic]

Incredible

 

[CBI]

superb - amazing condition!!!

 

[Smithy]

That is utterly remarkable. Easily one of the most pristine pre/wartime flying jackets we have ever seen on here.

Stunning.

 

[John Lever]

It looks new ! Enjoy wearing it.

 

[philip.ed]

Far too large for me John! It's going to be displayed nicely in my collection for the time being.

I forgot to post a photo of the Irvin fully zipped:

 

[John Lever]

Far too large for me John! It's going to be displayed nicely in my collection for the time being.

I forgot to post a photo of the Irvin fully zipped:

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Surely though you will wear it ?