Fug Boots and Flying Gear

[Croix de Guerre]

Any one ever seen a real pair of original RFC/RAF fug boots for sale? While we're on the subject of English flying gear,,the same question for a set of shearling coveralls? I've seen the leather flying coats but not any coveralls. I know this is rare stuff, but I'm curious.

Thanks,
Tom

Yes I have seen both items for sale, the only price I recall was that of the Fug boots @ $1000 which is likely cheap these days. I personally have some German flight gear that will be hitting the auction block in a couple of weeks (padded flight pants, hard shell crash helmet, coat). If you want to start collecting the stuff just keep a lookout and you'll find the stuff if you look hard enough.

[Dan_San_Abbott]

Werkstatt:
Where is Cave Creek relative to Phoenix? I am going to be in Phoenix next week.
Blue skies,
Dan-San

Along the north edge of the city

[Grovetown]

I have a couple of pairs of fug boots. The first pair is cut down, and attributable to Tripe pilot, with one victory, who was discharged as a result of wounds received in 1918. They cost £400/ $800 about five years ago.

The other (illustrated) pair are full length, but had quite tatty tops and signs of heavy wear. I was able to have them restored. They cost £500/ $1000 in 2005.





Both came from eBay, and I thought them cheap. I have only ever seen two other pairs for sale - Bosleys in 2005 and Regimentals in mumble-mumble year. Both fetched in the region of £1500-2000.

As for the suits: I assume you mean a Sidcot suit. I have only seen one set, that was definitely WWI, for sale in mumble-mumble years of collecting; and they went for about £500.

Best wishes,

GT.

[AAC Cadet Leader]

great fug boots, grovetown! thanks for sharing!

[Yank44]

Originally Posted by Grovetown

I have a couple of pairs of fug boots. The first pair is cut down, and attributable to Tripe pilot, with one victory, who was discharged as a result of wounds received in 1918. They cost £400/ $800 about five years ago.

The other (illustrated) pair are full length, but had quite tatty tops and signs of heavy wear. I was able to have them restored. They cost £500/ $1000 in 2005.
Both came from eBay, and I thought them cheap. I have only ever seen two other pairs for sale - Bosleys in 2005 and Regimentals in mumble-mumble year. Both fetched in the region of £1500-2000.

As for the suits: I assume you mean a Sidcot suit. I have only seen one set, that was definitely WWI, for sale in mumble-mumble years of collecting; and they went for about £500.

Best wishes,

GT.

Interesting kit from a man with an interesting location. Not exactly proud of your homeland, eh? In any case, love the fugs...rather fugly. LOL

[Grovetown]

Originally Posted by Yank44

Not exactly proud of your homeland, eh?

You make an assumption, sir, that overlooks the possibilities of understatement, irony, sarcasm and inversion.

Indeed: to be born British is to win the first prize in the lottery of life.

Best wishes,

Grovetown.

PS/ Thanks AAC

[Yank44]

Originally Posted by Grovetown

You make an assumption, sir, that overlooks the possibilities of understatement, irony, sarcasm and inversion.

Indeed: to be born British is to win the first prize in the lottery of life.

Best wishes,

Grovetown.

PS/ Thanks AAC

I suppose we are all entitled to our opinions, whether right or wrong. If what you say is true, however, then why does your title below the username not say "limey" rather than "chap"? Besides, the point is totally irrelevant. I have had this discussion before with African Americans about calling themselves the "n" word, but replacing the "er" at the end with an "a". Their argument is that they take the power out of the word and make it something to be proud of. There are others who would argue it continues the legacy of hatred and, in essence, allows the people who plagued your kind in the past to ultimately triumph through continued ignorance.