Luft flight equipment and all that's related.

[Harry]

Can anyone post some pictures of their short version of pilots gloves, favoured by some fighter pilots? Here is a pair I am looking for opinions on....fleece lined, stud marked 'stucko'....

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LW Short Gloves.

Here's my contribution.

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[Harry]

Thanks for the contribution. I am trying to establish what is accepted as wartime, as this design of glove was used by the newly formed Luftwaffe in the Bundeswehr, post-war.

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Thanks for the contribution. I am trying to establish what is accepted as wartime, as this design of glove was used by the newly formed Luftwaffe in the Bundeswehr, post-war.

I suspected that my 'contribution' was post-war but I was hoping for confirmation.

[Harry]

Yes, I suspect yours are post-war, I have not seen this knitted form of liner in pre- 1945 examples, but I am looking for more knowledgeable members than myself to chip in.....

[Andreas Nilsson]

Hi Harry
Here´s a pair I have. I have seen several period photos of them in wear.
About your pair, they look nice but it´s hard to know for sure, do you have a photo of the snap?

Andreas

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Prym snap

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And here´s a nice photo of them in wear .

Regards
Andreas

[Viscount]

Interesting topic. Why was a 'short glove' issued ? The RAF as far as I'm aware only issued gauntlets.

Also, the 'short glove' is usually attributed to fighter pilots but according to the previous pic on this thread it was worn by a crew member.

And, the N & G goggles are usually attributed to fighter pilots and often bomber crews but from Jos's pics they were worn also by soldiers and ground crew.

I'm slightly confused...

Anyway Harry, I paid a 'way over the top price' for my post-war gloves of £12. They have kept my hands warm in winter whilst cycling for the past few years.