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Your collection is surely growing Dean!

An interesting fact that I read about in a book that dealt with the country at the end of WW2, was South African made boots were highly sought after throughout the world, especially by American troops.

Interesting, thanks AT6C.

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I acquired a mannequin (or four) this afternoon and was able to dress him up in the exact flight suit, g-suit and boots a friend was wearing when he ejected from an 8 Sqn Impala Mk II in the late 1980's. I also have the parachute used.

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A new house will have to be built soon to accommodate your collection Dean.

A nice addition to your collection.

I've looked at the mannequin pathway as well, short a couple of items though. I note that the anti-g suit is grey but other than that appears exactly the same as the green Clansman I have?

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Great collection Dean. One of these days your collection, if not yet, will be more worth than the SAAF museum collection...

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He he

Was interviewed by Gareth Cliff this morning:
http://cliffcentral.com/podvertorials/c ... ight-mode/

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Your collection is certainly growing quickly now Dean.

Nice catch.

Beaufort Coverall Aircrew Immersion Mk 10

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A very special recent arrival in my collection: SAAF Silver Falcons display team flying overall, named 50th anniversary cap and flying gloves of a former Silver Falcons no 2 member!

I'm still deciding if I should repaint a spare white helmet into Silver Falcon colours to match this collection (three previous SF members have given their approval). It may be an expensive exercise.

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Very nice Dean!

WWII South African Air Force Pilot's Khaki Drill Jacket and Cap

As worn by Lt Vernon Duveen (25/11/1919 - 18/08/1983), a pilot of 12 Squadron (SAAF), flying the Marauder bomber, serving in North Africa and Italy.

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Looking good material wise for a fabric that is so old!

Very nice!

Received a little while ago: Flight suit Mk 5, with Type D, Mk.3 parachute harness.

It was used by Canberra navigators and the flying suit incorporates a Life Jacket and a Parachute Harness to enable a chest type parachute to be attached for emergency escape. Boy, is this ensemble heavy!





Being optimistic, I actually purchased the parachute harness a year before I found and purchased the flight suit.

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Nice addition!

Well preserved also.