Vpep Posted October 3, 2021 #1 Posted October 3, 2021 Hello Everyone, I’m hoping to get some help from some of the more knowledgeable members of the forum. I just picked up these boots today, but have found virtually no information about them. They are almost mint, and the tag identifies them as “Style B-7”. I’m assuming they are part of an electrically heated flight suit. I’d like to know when they where used and by who. I would like to add these to a November Veterans Day display, but I need information about them for the display. I look forward to hearing all your information and comments. Thanks in advance, Vic
jerry_k Posted October 4, 2021 #2 Posted October 4, 2021 Nice WW2 boots for M456a navy colvinex electric heated flying suit. Great example! Mostly used by Navy PB4Y crews. Take care, Jerry
jerry_k Posted October 4, 2021 #3 Posted October 4, 2021 Instruction from a set and Crew of VPB-103 in Dunkeswell England in 1944 with M456 sets.
Vpep Posted October 4, 2021 Author #4 Posted October 4, 2021 Jerry, thank you very much for the info. This is exactly what I was looking for. I appreciate the help and the photos. Vic
johnfwertz Posted September 20, 2022 #5 Posted September 20, 2022 Heated flight suits worn in China in 1947. The photo with the single individual is my grandfather.
jerry_k Posted September 21, 2022 #6 Posted September 21, 2022 22 hours ago, johnfwertz said: Heated flight suits worn in China in 1947. The photo with the single individual is my grandfather. Nice photos, do you have more of it?
johnfwertz Posted September 21, 2022 #7 Posted September 21, 2022 2 hours ago, jerry_k said: Nice photos, do you have more of it? I have similar photos of different squadron mates, but that's it.
jerry_k Posted September 21, 2022 #8 Posted September 21, 2022 4 hours ago, johnfwertz said: I have similar photos of different squadron mates, but that's it. Sounds great, can you post it here. Colvinex suits are always welcome to watch. Thx, Jerry
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