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\"\"<\/a>The 1939 pattern (22\/C 225-233) is the rarest of the WW2 period RAF footwear. In order to save leather the order went out to construct the leg part out of vulcanised canvas material, the problem was that the canvas absorbed water and this would freeze when the aeroplane reached the desired height, hence the short one year production period and scarcity of the original vintage items.
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\"\"<\/a>Left: Modern-day pilot Andy Goodall and his 1951 T6 Harvard. Middle: Non-slip British Dainite heel and milled leather sole, Goodyear welted to enable re-soling when necessary. Right: Back view.\"\"\"\"Another photo of Andy Goodall\u2019s boots in use. Photograph by Nick Clements\"\"<\/a>\"\"<\/a>Adjuster Strap.\"\"<\/a>Left: Pull-on Loops and British Shearling Lining. Right: 1930\u2019s D Lewis Ltd Label\"\"<\/a>Proprietor of Vulcan Classics, Algy McCormack wears\u00a0Universal Racer Mk2 1930s 40s<\/a>\u00a0in Veg tanned black cow,\u00a0Washed Denim Jeans J002<\/a>, 1939 Pattern RAF Boots.<\/h6>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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