RAF Flying suit
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RAF Flying suit
For a course I've got on I need to find an RAF flying suit in size 3.
It seems near impossible to get either Mk16B or Mk16A in size 3, I've found a Mk17A in the correct size though.
Can anyone tell me the difference between a Mk16 and a Mk17?
It seems near impossible to get either Mk16B or Mk16A in size 3, I've found a Mk17A in the correct size though.
Can anyone tell me the difference between a Mk16 and a Mk17?
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From: Behind the wire.
RAF Flying suit
If a flying suit is 'required' for your course shouldn't it be provided by the training provider. If, however, you just want to look the part why not try a stall at an airshow.
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From: Den Haag
You could always go to the source: Survitec Group » Coverall » Beaufort - MK16 Aircrew Coverall
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From: Somewhere flat
RAF NOMEX FLYING SUIT | Silvermans
Only £150.
or indeed this Mk14 in size 3 for considerably less. http://www.surplusandoutdoors.com/sh...5a-408302.html
Only £150.
or indeed this Mk14 in size 3 for considerably less. http://www.surplusandoutdoors.com/sh...5a-408302.html
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From: Kammbronn
Originally Posted by Wetstart Dryrun
If the requirement is for attendance at a 'Last Man Standing' course, then don't forget flaps over your bootlaces and an aircrew sock rolled up and slipped into your underpants.
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From: Threshold 06
Beware!
If you get a suit with thigh pockets, don't get suckered into the Friday afternoon beer call in a Mess `somewhere in North Wales`...the `mates` there will take great delight in ripping the pockets off in a great and jolly jape!
If you get a suit with thigh pockets, don't get suckered into the Friday afternoon beer call in a Mess `somewhere in North Wales`...the `mates` there will take great delight in ripping the pockets off in a great and jolly jape!
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From: Falling off the end of the thread
Just find the biggest watch you can, the brasher the better, and wear that, they will naturally assume that you are a pilot and not look at ones attire. 
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From: EGLD
OP did you ever get this resolved? tried to PM, but no joy.
Give the guys at Homepage - Key Survival Equipment a shout, they may be able to source you something or get one made for you.
Give the guys at Homepage - Key Survival Equipment a shout, they may be able to source you something or get one made for you.
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I have a Mk 14 size 5 spare and free to a good home. The Mk 14 was designed for use under an external G-suit so is quite tight fitting and doesn't have any thigh or leg pockets.
PM me with your contact details if this of any use
I have a Mk 14 size 5 spare and free to a good home. The Mk 14 was designed for use under an external G-suit so is quite tight fitting and doesn't have any thigh or leg pockets.
PM me with your contact details if this of any use
