Code: 56578
Although almost always referred to as an electrically heated Irvin Jacket this “Thermally Insulated Flying Jacket” carries the wiring and connectors for the heated gloves and boots when worn with the trousers of the “Thermally Insulated Flying Suit”.
In quite outstanding condition this C.1939 example is without damage of any kind with all three early dot zips working perfectly, the fur showing none of the usual wear to the cuffs or lower edge of the jacket. The hanging chain is in place but there is no label although the period of the Jacket is clearly determined by the single seam at the back and indeed the wiring itself. Overall condition is near excellent with no signs of the Jacket having been worn in service my only comment would be the elastic strap beneath the collar has somewhat degraded.
Unlike most examples that appear, all wiring and connectors are original to the Jacket and have not been restored.
A very large size it measures 25” armpit to armpit (roughly 50” chest), shoulder to cuff 26” and base of neck to the bottom of the Jacket, 27”
A rare example especially in this condition.
