RAF Kit Through the Ages

RAF Kit Through the Ages

The history of the RAF’s pilot and aircrew kit are explored in this volume, which reviews the personal equipment and flying gear issued to service personnel and how it has changed over the last century. Innovations in kit and personal equipment have evolved to keep pace with the ever-improving technology and performance of aircraft. Many of these changes were driven by safety. As aircraft flew faster and higher, the pressure placed on pilots increased. Aircrew needed protection from the elements, high altitude and the effects of ‘g’.

Illustrating the development of RAF personal equipment, this informative new book features more than 100 full colour photographs of original and authentic replica kit as worn by RAF aircrew throughout history. The images include detailed studies of the kit, as well as images that place the kit in the correct historical context, featuring authentic aircraft of the period.

Available: NOW

ISBN: 978 1 80282 480 3

Price: £15.99

Format: Paperback, 96 pages

Author: Lee Chapman and Jed Jaggard