RAF Anti-G Trousers [Archive]

scorcher1

13th Jun 2007, 20:40

Hello...
I was wondering if any of you FJ pilots could help me. I have a pair of Anti-G Trousers (Mk2A dated 2001) as part of a collection as was just wondering a few things about them.
*What do you put in all those pockets?
*In the pocket for the Cutter, what is the roll of string for?
*What are the two strings on the back for? (between the mesh cloth?)

Also, do the RAF issue silk liners for the Pearl Flying Gloves? If not when would you use them

Thanks for any help guys,
Liam

bad livin'

13th Jun 2007, 20:44

No one flash. We're all tired.

Clear Right,Px Good!

13th Jun 2007, 22:23

*In the pocket for the Cutter, what is the roll of string for?

Sorry, no idea.

Maybe I can help !

Just as you would put string on your childs gloves during the chilly wrath of winter, to prevent said 'tot' losing the their little mitts, the string is to prevent the loss of the cutter during times of acute stress in a tricky situation.

Regards
CRPxGood

scorcher1

14th Jun 2007, 11:56

Thanks for that, now I know why it weighs so much!

Scorcher

Wader2

14th Jun 2007, 12:53

You may even find traces of a Mars bar in the bottom right pocket.

adogillo

14th Jun 2007, 13:25

The string is actually 47lb nylon which is attached to the aircrew cutter which enables it to be connected to the aircrew at all times so it isn't lost.

spectre150

14th Jun 2007, 13:31

I was wondering if any of you FJ pilots could help me

Excellent, standfast FJ navs. Leave this tricky one to the nose gunners.:ok:

scorcher1

14th Jun 2007, 13:33

no mars unfortunately... guess whoever last used these got hungry!

I also should be getting a Mk.3A Helmet. Anyone tell me much about that?

Thanks
Scorcher

samuraimatt

14th Jun 2007, 13:41

I also should be getting a Mk.3A Helmet. Anyone tell me much about that?

It goes on your head:8. Before you ask Gloves go on your hands (green ,white and black) , boots on your feet.
The flying coverall covers your body apart from the feet, hands and head, hence the need for boots, gloves and a helmet. You put it on by unzipping the zip on the front and stepping into it putting your arms into the arm things up near the collar.:{

Wader2

14th Jun 2007, 14:10

Samuarimatt, ROFPML.

You forgot the other vital checks. Ensure pecker secure (male) or lumpy bits stowed (female).

Regie Mental

14th Jun 2007, 15:58

Scorcher - what else do you have in your collection of trousers? Am sure I have an old pair of loon pants I could donate if you want.

scorcher1

14th Jun 2007, 17:25

well i've a flightsuit, anti-g trousers, gloves and should be getting an immersion suit soon... well any donations are welcome! :)

and sorry to the FJ Navs...

and by telling me about the helmet I was talking about how the mask connects e.t.c.

Pontius Navigator

14th Jun 2007, 17:39

Don't forget the wet celery.

hobie

14th Jun 2007, 17:50

Ther is no doubt about it scorcher1 .....

you are a very brave chap .... :p

samuraimatt

14th Jun 2007, 21:38

telling me about the helmet I was talking about how the mask connects

Aha, a trick question because the Mk.3A was fitted with a boom mike for helicopter and light aircraft applications. :=

Gainesy

15th Jun 2007, 06:28

And if it suddenly goes dark when you put the helmet on, you've got it back-to-front.
Are you from Brighton?:suspect:

Hempy

15th Jun 2007, 07:02

Is all of this going to be used in the car or just leisure wear at home? :ok:

http://www.f16simulator.net/wb/media/gallery/simulator/P5160006.JPG

:8

cornish-stormrider

15th Jun 2007, 07:29

PML, what does he? look like. Never in the history of the world have I seen such a wannabe.

TheWizard

15th Jun 2007, 18:03

maybe the same standards are the Tornado simulator

That could explain a few things then......:}

samuraimatt

15th Jun 2007, 19:52

You just made me spill my tea all over the computer with that photo!

Surely if you had spilled tea all over your computer it would have stopped working.

And if it suddenly goes dark when you put the helmet on, you've got it back-to-front.

Or you have knocked the dark visor down.

scorcher1

15th Jun 2007, 21:57

Quote:
And if it suddenly goes dark when you put the helmet on, you've got it back-to-front.
Or you have knocked the dark visor down.
well I know that wasn't written for my defence.. but good shot!

sycamore

16th Jun 2007, 11:04

Scorcher, if you care to look at the thread on `make-up`, you will see how your `turning-trousers,and LSJ`should be worn...the model is also wearing the new lightweight `stealth ` flying -suit, and combat boots....
If you match-up in your kit, please send us a piccie...Sycamore...:cool:

Added: Thanks to BEagle for the pic, and making old(er) men happy !!