Pair of RAF issue 'escape' flying boots and knife c.1943
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Pair of RAF issue 'escape' flying boots and knife c.1943. The intention was that aircrew forced to land in enemy held territory could use the concealed knife to cut away the top part of the boot to make it resemble a civilian shoe.
Details
- Category:
- Aeronautics
- Object Number:
- Y8002.27
- Measurements:
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Overall: 390 mm x 113 mm x 290 mm, 2.22 kg
- type:
- flying boots
- credit:
- Gift of Joan Jowett
