Amazing genuine WWII British flying jacket, of the Irvin type issued to Royal Air Force aircrews.
Officially adopted by the Air Ministry in 1938 under designation 22C/98, along with matching trousers (22C/99), this jacket was constructed from heavy sheepskin with thick fleece inner lining and outer hide coated in brown waterproof dye.
It soon became popular with all aircrews, particularly fighter pilots, due to the warmth and comfort provided in flight. However, from 1943 onwards, it was officially made available to bomber crews only because of its high cost of production.
The present jacket is in very good, worn condition, showing a nice leather patina and a well preserved fleece; all zippers are in working order. Belt missing.
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Besides, we remind you that Article R.645-1 of the French Penal Code establishes fines applicable to fifth class contraventions (except in the specific cases of a filming, show or exhibition which refer to historical events) for any individual who wears a uniform, insignia or symbol reminiscent of those worn by members of the various organizations declared criminal in application of Article 9 of the Charter of the International Military Tribunal annexed to the London Agreement of August 8, 1945 – SS, SD, Gestapo, Nazi leaders (the Führer, the Reichsleitung, the Gauleiters and their main collaborators, the Ortsgruppenleiter, the Zellenleiter and the Blockleiter), or reminiscent of those worn by any person found guilty, by a French or International Jurisdiction, of one or several crimes against humanity established by Articles 211-1 to 212-3 or mentioned in Law No. 64-1326 of December 26, 1964.
The Code provides additional penalties, including the confiscation of the items used or intended for committing the offence.
