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Old 21st Oct 2011, 09:12
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CathayBrat
 
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When going through the attic years ago i came across my old mans flying helmet, grow bag (with 45 Sqn tabs still on), flying boots and officers great coat. The helmet looked silly on me (on the pub trips), the grow bag and boots did not fit, but the coat was perfect. First used it at RAFCC when i went for a flying scholarship test. Lincs in February, with the wind coming in from the Urals, i was toasty snug and warm. Still have it, would never part with it, but i'm amazed they are selling for over £1200! (Mind you, the moths got a bit, so maybe mine would sell for less!)
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