Wwii raf store mans kit list

[ASR142]

Hi Chaps
I found this today which I think its worth showing here is a Kit list for an RAF Airman I would say fairly early war list I think its a check list after each man has been given his kit to make sure hes got everything the stores numbers with a / inbetween is a block number given for sizes IE vests 22B 174/177 SMALL / MEDIUM / LARGE AND X LARGE

Worth noting is the anti gas cover was also for the putting on to the peak cap steve

[karkee]

Interesting to see the mess tin and strap. I believe this refers to the cavalry pattern mess tin, which was used by the RAF early in the war.

[Warspite]

Very Useful, if anyone knows of the packing list for the 25 pattern webbing set (probably some but not all of this list) then please let me know as I have been trying to find out what I need to put in mine for a couple of years!

[ASR142]

Very Useful, if anyone knows of the packing list for the 25 pattern webbing set (probably some but not all of this list) then please let me know as I have been trying to find out what I need to put in mine for a couple of years!

Hi Warspite
What set is it for ie RAF Regt sentry , night away training etc steve

[Warspite]

I wear it with a Sergeant Air Gunner's uniform as someone transitting between training camps

At the moment the large pack is filled out with an old cushion! I would like to get the contents authentic

[ASR142]

I wear it with a Sergeant Air Gunner's uniform as someone transitting between training camps

At the moment the large pack is filled out with an old cushion! I would like to get the contents authentic

Hi Warspite
1st thanks for the pics this is a big help gioing by the kit list above in post 1 i would say almost most of it working down the list :

braces if not worn
hair brush
polishing brush
shaving brush
cap comforter
collars all
spare drawers
1st field dressing
kfs set
gloves
holdall
house wife
jersey
shirts
socks button stick
tie towels
vests
spare cap depening on what you where issed with
grey coat 1 pair trousers
rubber boots
canvas shoes ( plimsoles )
GYM SHORTS FOR PT
GYM VEST
drinking mug
ration bag
respirator and contents worn on the side and not packed
steel helmet
mess tins and straps
id would be carried as well as permits for travel to and from and a base pass
also one would have the kit bag as you would take all of your kit in case of being reposted to a new squadron . hop this helps steve

[Warspite]

Thanks Steve, will work as a starting point. I have the kit bag, great coat and a few bits of small kit and I will try and find the rest. I like my packs to have all the correct contents. I have finished my 08, 37 and 44 sets and I've got this set and a naval 19 pattern rucksack to fill now...

[ASR142]

Thanks Steve, will work as a starting point. I have the kit bag, great coat and a few bits of small kit and I will try and find the rest. I like my packs to have all the correct contents. I have finished my 08, 37 and 44 sets and I've got this set and a naval 19 pattern rucksack to fill now...

Why not take a look at my web site Britton at War I am always getting interesting bits in and have a good selection regards steve

[Warspite]

Don't worry Steve, always do. Your site is where the 1919 pattern rucksack came from! Ed