Scotch Harry Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 Any ideas please? There are some markings on both tongues but not clear enough to make out. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11th Armoured Posted May 24, 2015 Share Posted May 24, 2015 Sixth photo down - that's an Air Ministry stamp, I believe. Had a bit of a Google & found these, which appear to be the same: RAF Groundcrew Brogue Waders Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotch Harry Posted May 24, 2015 Author Share Posted May 24, 2015 Sixth photo down - that's an Air Ministry stamp, I believe. Had a bit of a Google & found these, which appear to be the same: RAF Groundcrew Brogue Waders Thank you very very much,excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11th Armoured Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 Pleased I could help - the concept of ankle-high 'waders' with vent holes in the side is an interesting one, though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotch Harry Posted May 25, 2015 Author Share Posted May 25, 2015 Bizarre,complicated things thats for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAFMT Posted May 26, 2015 Share Posted May 26, 2015 They were worn over the feet of the waterproof suit, the vents allowed the water to run out and prevent them going (in technical terms) "manky". Never figured out why they thought the laces needed to be protected by the tongue, or even why they needed laces at all. So now all you need is the suit, the slipway and the flying boat and/or marine craft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naaficook Posted May 28, 2015 Share Posted May 28, 2015 Unfortunally you can't see her boots....but she is wearing them! (There is a mannequin at RAF museum Manston showing the complete waders outfit) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotch Harry Posted July 5, 2015 Author Share Posted July 5, 2015 These can go if anybody interested in them-Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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