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Aviation History
1939
1939 - 0030.PDF
FLIGHT ADVT JANUARY 5, 1939. Clever || design of the IrvillSllit revolutionises flying kit rT^HE Irvinsuit is a two-piece with *• perfect air-seals at the waist, wrists, neck and ankles, compounded of clever ideas—and made from wind- and water-proof reversed lambskin with a marvellously soft surface. The high comfortable collar completely protects the face—in conjunction with goggles and helmet. Zip-fasteners on the jacket and trousers make it a simple matter to don or doff your Irvinsuit. Also tbey enable you to adjust it to varying degrees of temperature. Notable too is the mobility of limb which the Irvinsuit, with its slightlv fitted effect, allows. LOOK AT THE JACKET • Koomy 7* high collar, with adjustable strap faslcning beneath neck, and suspender- like band at back to keep rlusr to helmet. • Zip - fastened front, with sealing over-lap arras* the chest. Slightly filled shape ID obviate bulk. Belted waint forming perfect air-sen I • Zip-fastened sleeves, with air- seal beneath gauntlets, lending freedom to the arms and protecting them against any incoming draughts. -AND THE TROUSERS • No need to hop on one leg or slip them over soiled shoes when putting them on. Just hang the braces over the shoulders, 'wrap' the trouser legs round and zip from waist to ankles • Air-seal at the waist, in con junction with jacket hoi torn. Slits at sides providing access to ordinary trouser pockets. Two large snap - bullon pockets above knees •THE IRVINSUIT HELMET is just as snug as the rest of the kit. Also made of reversed lambskin. Draw-strings give close fit. Outside flaps for de Havilland type Earphone* Detachable Chin Strap For complete particulars and price* of the Irvlnsuh write 10 THE IRVING AIR CHUTE OF GREAT BRITAIN LTD. LETCHWORTH Telephone: Letcbworth 880 HERTS Jmihgrams ENGLAND '* Irvm. Lmtcnwo'tlt" rvinsuit SUPPLIED TO THE R.A.F.
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