Wareings Irvin for sale

[Ian C]

I am selling an Irvin made by Wareings of Northampton, dating from 1940-42.The main Lightning zip is a replacement, but is a period replacement as the original owner states that this is as it was issued to him.
The original owner was Walter King who was a flight engineer on Halifaxes in 431 Squadron, then 405 Squadron in Lancasters as part of 8th Pathfinder group.
The associated history states that King flew 58 missions and took part in the infamous Nuremberg raid.
Jacket is probably a 42in chest up to a slim 44in.
Measurements are.
Sleeve length 25 1/2in
Armpit to armpit 23in
Back length 24in
Shoulder width 19 1/2in
Offers at £650 ono
Postage and packing dependent on buyers location

 

[Roughwear]

What a nice looking Irvin with real character and provenance! Try advertising it in the Buy/Sell section as well Ian and on the FL.

 

[Ian C]

Thanks Andrew,

Is there anyway on of the moderators can just relocate the thread to that area or can I do it?

Ian

 

[Roughwear]

The main zip is a Swift zip (with a Lightning puller) and this type of zip is post War, so I guess the vet was confused about when it was replaced.

 

[Ian C]

Thanks for the info Andrew,
I'll ammend this and re-post in the for sale section.

 

[Ian C]

Hiya,

I've amended this and moved it to the Buy/Sell section with some extra photos.

Thanks,

Ian