Irvin Flying Trousers, 1938 Pattern

The Irvin flying suit, introduced to the RAF in the early 1930s, consisted of a jacket and trousers made of sheepskin, the leather of which had been treated to make it waterproof. The trousers legs have full length zips to improve access and have integral braces.

This item is displayed on a figure depicting the appropriate flying clothing for an aircrew member during 1941.