Summary
Alternative Name(s): Flyer's Boots
RAAF boots, for wear by a pilot or member of air crew. Black leather lace-ups with black rubber soles and heels. Made by Biltrite, USA. The boots were discarded by the RAAF as faulty: the heel is coming away from the sole. The RAAF was formed in 1921.
Physical Description
Top of boots have lift up flap for securing laces. Note boots did not come with laces.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), by Feb 1991
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Inscriptions
Right and left boot marked inside "11 w 1187 83277".
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