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tu chan go
7th Feb 2009, 07:54
A bit of a strange request........
Having spent 27 years as a fast jet pilot in the RAF, I got used to wearing the thick green flying socks. When I left to go and fly fast jet trainers for a "foreign" air force, I took all the left over socks with me but they are now getting to the unwearable stage (too thin....won't stay up etc)
Does anyone know where I can purchase new aircrew flying socks?
JAVELINBOY
7th Feb 2009, 08:38
Try Silvermans.co.uk
google is your freind 'Aircrew Socks'
This thread reminded me of the scene in some mothers do 'ave 'em when Frank Spencer goes to RAF reunion and when greeting crusty old Wing commander who ask "RAF ?" to establish where he was based. Good old Frank replies "socks" as it is the only item of issue clothing he has retained, priceless. :ok:
TCG - I have still got a few pairs. If you are going to a reunion in Belgium in the summer I might swap a pair for a beer.
tu chan go
7th Feb 2009, 10:24
Javelinboy - thanks....had a look at Silvermans.....but 13 quid a pair!!! Ouch
Lmnav - not decided whether to go to the reunion yet.....bit of a long way to go! If I do, I'll take you up on the offer........Leffe Blonde.....Ahhhhhhhh! .....Brings back memories.
Double Zero
7th Feb 2009, 11:09
Flying socks ? Harry Potter would be jealous...
TheWizard
7th Feb 2009, 11:22
Well, don't ask any current serving aircrew as we can't get hold of any. Your best bet is to find someone else wandering around station and ask them where they got theirs:hmm:
or try a surplus store (near to a flying unit)
Bitter, moi??
Just come in from a walk in the snow for a look at PPRUNE; by coincidence I'm wearing my last pair- they're great in your wellies and are still going (Not smelling)strong nearly 20 years after they were last inside a grow-bag!!
They were by far the best item of flying clothing when I was demobbed and I don't suppose that's changed in the intervening decades. I wonder if the inventer ever got a Knighthood??!!
exscribbler
7th Feb 2009, 15:15
TCG: Leffe Blonde is OK but with Palm you never have any memories... :E
Drink to forget never forget to drink.
chinook240
7th Feb 2009, 16:02
Take a look at e-Bay item # B270340440531 £3.50 + £4.00 p&p current bid for 3 prs.
Dengue_Dude
7th Feb 2009, 18:09
In my day, if you needed any flying clothing, you just asked a MAMS guy - they had it all!!
Now taking cover . . .
TCG - I might even bring my 'Recce Socks' for old times sake! I have still got them.
Stitchbitch
7th Feb 2009, 23:27
TheWizard there are plenty around here. So many that I may have to throw some out to make room for all the long sleeve green t-shirts and lonjohns...:}
Lmnav, don't you have any mates who might be able to spare you a few pairs?
tu chan go
8th Feb 2009, 05:12
Chinook - I must have missed them.......no longer available....daaaaaamn
The Wizard - not many surplus stores in the Middle East!
Lmnav - I've told you before....Recce Sucks!!
Arm out the window
8th Feb 2009, 07:11
13 quid a pair does sound a bit over the top, but I find hard to believe you couldn't find heaps of suitably constituted comfy socks if you had a look round the department stores and camping/adventure shops - let them go!
Chicken Leg
8th Feb 2009, 07:45
Does anyone know where I can purchase new aircrew flying socks?
PPRuNe Mil Aircrew Forum at it's best. :rolleyes: Danny must be so proud.
chinook240
8th Feb 2009, 08:33
Try e-bay item 270340440531, still there.
soddim
8th Feb 2009, 12:54
It's not your sale item is it chinook240?
Tu chan go
I might have a pair (new, folded, feet, for the use of) lying around, if you can wait a few days, as not at home at the moment.
2P
tu chan go
8th Feb 2009, 15:03
Chinook - thanks for the steer - found them this time
2port - thanks for the offer - send me a PM and I'll reply with an address
Arm out the window - not much call for thick woolly socks in the middle east but thanks for the tip
And thanks to everyone for the replies - even the sarcastic ones!!
Dengue_Dude
8th Feb 2009, 16:04
Sarcastic . . . ? Who were they . . . ? We'll kill 'em (then steal their socks!)
chinook240
9th Feb 2009, 09:21
I'm sure Danny is proud of ppl helping each other instead of constantly trying outsmart each other..........or have I missed something?
oscardog177
9th Feb 2009, 09:32
Chinook,
I take it you're selling these socks on ebay
chinook240
9th Feb 2009, 14:24
Damm, I'll use Blackbushe next time! :O
EESDL
10th Feb 2009, 09:06
Had to laugh - sitting at my desk - 3 years after leaving RAF - with a fine pair of Aircrew Socks warming my tootsies -------let go.........
ShyTorque
10th Feb 2009, 11:06
Trying to trade in items bought from the public purse? Disgraceful!
You can buy similar socks (bootsocks) in Yeomans camping shops; if anything they are better quality and cheaper.
Anyone need a brand new nav-bag? :oh:
4mastacker
10th Feb 2009, 11:49
Trying to trade in items bought from the public purse? Disgraceful!
SAC J**n E****d C***y did that very sucessfully at Odiham in the late 70s.........................until he got caught. He may even have had a stall at Blackbushe....
thunderbird7
10th Feb 2009, 13:55
Blessed are the cheesemakers
..for they shall inherit the garden of edam.
ShyTorque
10th Feb 2009, 21:55
SAC J**n E****d C***y did that very sucessfully at Odiham in the late 70s.........................until he got caught. He may even have had a stall at Blackbushe....
I think I sat on his Court Martial on my first tour! He wasn't alone in his exploits.