RAF combined pattern flying suit, Observer

Scarce 'Observer' pattern of the combined flying jacket, often referred to as a 'harnessuit'. The Observer pattern harnessuit had provision for a clip-on two-point chest type parachute pack only. Manufactured from heavy olive drab cotton with twin full length front zip fasteners and zipped pockets. The suit is in good condition bar light soiling and a small hole on the back side. All zips are original, one complete with leather/cloth puller tag. The suit is also complete with the detachable fabric stole that would have contained the inflatable stole (bladder). Both the inflatable stole and webbing harness are absent. Excellent large Air Ministry marked label dated 1940. A superb piece of kit and useful for completing a mannequin as it removes the need for a separate parachute harness and mae-west. This Observer variant is much rarer than the standard 'combined' pattern suit.