RAF Anti-G Trousers

[scorcher1]

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']

No one flash. We're all tired.

[Clear Right,Px Good!]

String on my Chopper

*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]

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

Scorcher

[Wader2]

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

[adogillo]

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]

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

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

[scorcher1]

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]

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

It goes on your head. 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]

Samuarimatt, ROFPML.

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

[Regie Mental]

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]

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]

Don't forget the wet celery.

[hobie]

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

you are a very brave chap ....

[samuraimatt]

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]

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

[Hempy]

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

[cornish-stormrider]

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

[TheWizard]

maybe the same standards are the Tornado simulator

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

[samuraimatt]

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.