Originally Posted by
Rosevidney1
I still have my mint condition boots from the 70s. Did anyone use the issued tin of preservative? It might have been called Radium brand. It used to turn the leather dull grey. Kiwi and Cherry Blossom did the job.
I did, silicon or some such. It was never provided for individual use, we were expected to use the one provided in Flying Clothing. I managed to acquire one. Can't remember how old the boots were when i used them on the Moors but they were waterproof.