The RAF Battle of Britain fighter pilots' kitbag

The scenes are familiar ones; the young 'Brylcream Boys' sat at dispersal waiting for the haunting call of 'scramble', lounging in their shirt sleeves and fur-lined boots, their leather flying helmets lying limp by their side.

But what did the RAF fighter pilots of the Battle of Britain really wear, and what vital items would their kitbags have held?

All the objects that an RAF fighter pilot was issued with during the Battle of Britain are explored in this book in high-definition colour photographs, showing everything from the differing uniforms, to headgear, personal weapons, gloves, goggles, parachute packs and the essential Mae West life jacket.