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Royal Flying Corps Kitbag – Aircrew Uniforms and Equipment From The War Over The Western Front In WWI

As the Great War raged, the developments in military aviation were profound, not only in terms of aerial warfare but, as this book reveals, the uniforms and equipment the aircrew used. All the objects that a Royal Flying Corps pilot or airman was issued with for sorties over the Western Front during the First World War are explored in this book in high-definition colour photographs, detailing everything from the differing flying clothing, to headgear, personal weapons, gloves, goggles and early life preservers. Each item is fully described, and its purpose and use explained.

AUTHOR – Mark Hillier

PUBLISHER – Frontline

FORMAT – Hardback

PAGES – 268

PUBLISHED – 2020

ISBN – 978 1 52675 299 4

1 in stock

Category: Product ID: 5442

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As the Great War raged, the developments in military aviation were profound, not only in terms of aerial warfare but, as this book reveals, the uniforms and equipment the aircrew used. All the objects that a Royal Flying Corps pilot or airman was issued with for sorties over the Western Front during the First World War are explored in this book in high-definition colour photographs, detailing everything from the differing flying clothing, to headgear, personal weapons, gloves, goggles and early life preservers. Each item is fully described, and its purpose and use explained.

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Weight0.9 kg

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