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AC481F - RFC Pilot:
First cab off the rank is an RFC pilot (pictured 1st from the left of the page) wearing a fur lined Sidcot suit. Especially well done are the sheep skin over-boots which are lined with wool and are of the full length type to cover the thighs. Here they were held up by buttons and these are faithfully reproduced on the figure. The helmet was also lined with fur and the gloves are representative of those with three “fingers”.
AC483F - French Pilot:
The officer’s “Bleu Azur” uniform is the choice of clothing displayed by this Frenchman. (Figure in the middle.) He comes complete with puttees and leather ankle boots and wears the usual French flying helmet.
As a bonus the manufacturers have provided an alternative head which reveals the “Roold” headgear. This was a thin metal shell that was covered in cork and fabric. It also had lengths of cloth down each side which were buttoned under the chin for a secure fit.
His clothing displays French pilot wings on the right chest and three medals on the left. A choice of right arms is also supplied so that the figure can be displayed in a couple of ways. One is with a bent arm holding a cigarette; the other has the arm relaxed at his side.
AC482F - RNAS Pilot:
This figure (at far right.) represents a RNAS pilot and his coat is of the particular type worn by the RN. It is made using fleece wool of a very heavy weave and also has an enhanced collar added for extra warmth. The leather covered mittens again feature three “fingers” and his helmet is the RFC/RN full cowl Mk.1. He wears the typical RN trousers worn by officers and a pair of regular service shoes.
Review by Rob Baumgartner
