This is my Mk4 Pressure Jerkin (on the left), shown with a Sea Vixen / Buccaneer HA PEC.
Comparing it to the previously mentioned one from Cosford (on the right and below) shown with the Hymatic MSC PEC, the pressure fitting is lower on the garment.. The fitting on mine is next to the SARBE pocket, and the Cosford fitting is below the pocket. This would help to explain why when I've fitted my rear crew PEC / SSC it 's mask connector sits too high, close to the chin.
I think it's safe to say that Cosford's Jerkin is definitely for a Victor or Vulcan, and mine is definitely not.
I wonder what Mk of Pressure Jerkin the Cosford one is...? Does anyone have any AP's / info on Pressure jerkins?
This illustrates that there was a difference in Jerkin types depending on which aircraft type you were in. I would have thought there would be some standardisation... hey-ho, learning every day!
Did the Valiant use similar kit?
Cheers, Scott.