Identifier
2011-08-0482-01
Title
RAAF FLT. LT. Jacket
Description
Navy blue wool single breasted jacket with 5 external pockets and 1 internal pocket. 8 metal buttons (brass), two rank stripes and an flying eagle surmounted by the Queen's crown on each sleeve. Proper Left breast pocket contains several medals and awards.
Creator
"Carr. Son & Woor Ltd. 9. Savile Row, London. W.I. Also at Oxford and Cambridge/ Date 2?0.6.45 No. 5202/ 7/LT. A.R.Cocks/ Tel.Reg.1926"
Medium
Navy blue wool exterior, cotton lining, cotton thread, metal buttons and metal (brass) insignia, possible plastic eyelets, two black leather belt holders
Format
H 815mm x W 820mm (sleeve to sleeve) mm
Provenance
From Donor information sheet: "183 Squadron, Mr. A. R. Cocks was a pilot of Typhoon; a fighter-bomber armed with cannon and rockets"
Date
Second World War, 1939-1945
Audience
Case 41
Date Created
Tuesday, 27 October 2015