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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

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Nice WW2 boots for M456a navy colvinex electric heated flying suit. Great example! Mostly used by  Navy PB4Y crews.

 

Take care,

Jerry

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Instruction from a set and Crew of VPB-103 in Dunkeswell England in 1944 with M456 sets.

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Jerry, 

thank you very much for the info. This is exactly what I was looking for. I appreciate the help and the photos. 
Vic

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Heated flight suits worn in China in 1947. The photo with the single individual is my grandfather.

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22 hours ago, johnfwertz said:

Heated flight suits worn in China in 1947. The photo with the single individual is my grandfather.

VMF(N)-533 John Frederick Radar Operator.jpg

VMF(N)-533 Radar Operators.jpg

Nice photos, do you have more of it?

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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.

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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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