RAF 1936 Pattern Flying Boots

[Spitfire]

OK second time around: Isn't there any who desperately need a pair of flyingboots - almost new. Size 11 (US)?

 

[PADDY]

Have you tried...

The RAF and Commonwealth site? that specialises on all things RAF/WW2.

 

[Spitfire]

No - where is that?

 

[PADDY]

Link here.

http://www.network54.com/Forum/180748/

Good luck and good hunting!

 

[Spitfire]

My mistake - thanks Paddy. I know it. And have allready posted an ad there. Thanks again, mate.

 

[Jovan]

If I had only seen this earlier... I could have used some.

 

[Spitfire]

Too hot now - or what?

 

[Jovan]

Not at all. I could have always used them when winter came around again.

 

[ToineS]

I might be...

The size is too big for me though...
But maybe they're a bit smaller than advertised?

Can you tell me the length of the foot?
I may be able to work out if this is something for me.

I won't be able to reply until Monday or Tuesday!

Cheers, Toine

 

[Spitfire]

Hi Toine,
It is not easy to answere this, but I have placed the boot on top of a tape measure, which gives the outside length (sole included) as: 31,5 cm.

And 11 cm on the foots broadest point. (Again outside with sole incl.)

But let me tell you, that it is a lot easier if the boot is a bit too big than a bit too small.
They have always been too small for me. That's why I am selling them.

If they are a bit too big for you, you can always put an extra sole inside them. And mind you, they are just a bit narrow at the wrist, for a size US11. So they might just be perfect.

The new pair I just bought, I bought in one number bigger than I use. Just to be sure. And they are comfortable and very easy to get in - and out off.

Hope this helps.

 

[cookie]

Battle of Britain boots

Recently on eBay someone was selling a pair of ex- B of B russet flying boots or so they claimed. The looked damned authentic and brought USD100+. What is the story here? Is it all a crock with these or are they the real deal?

 

[Spitfire]

Coockie - the story is very simple. Many years ago (10+) a friend of mine bought these REPLICA boots for me in US in the Avirex store i NY.

Unfortunately - not knowing the different size-systems - they turned out to be too small. Two numbers too small!!!! So they have - more or less been standing in my closet year in and year out, untill I got myself a new pair in the right size from Aero. End of story.
So what do I do now. I try to find someone with smaller feet and in desperate need of a nice pair of 1936 pattern boots. REPLICA and with RUBBER SOLES! (See picture on top)

I am NOT trying to earn big bucks here - I sell them for half the price of a pair from Aero, who at the moment and to my knowledge are the only ones, who produce flying boots. 150 EURO is the price. + shipping if its to the other side of the planet. (A pair from Aero is 190 £ + shipping)

Now you decide wheter it's a real deal or crock, mate

 

[PADDY]

Nice 1936 boots!

They look good to me :eusa_clap I'd take them on a trip over the Channel and back again in time for 'tea and medals!'

 

[Spitfire]

Thanks Paddy. how do you like the development on my new boots? (See other post)
They are breaking in - slowly. But the season is not right - and I am not in "angels 15".

 

[Jovan]

You still looking for a buyer? If you hold them until December...

(I'm dead serious.)

 

[Spitfire]

Sold to the gent in West Virginia!

 

[Jovan]

Aww.

 

[ToineS]

Thanks for the sizing!

Hi Spitfire,

Sorry for the delay; I've been away to Scotland for a bit of climbing.

The size doesn't look too bad, but the price is over my budget...
Good thing you managed to sell them after all!

Cheers, Toine