Description
Goggles created with care
Authentic looking, WW2 Royal Air Force Bomber Command Flying Goggles. Using original style tooling, each goggle is created with high-quality materials. Undergoing several processes, each goggle is crafted with great care. Real lamb nappa leather, hand stitched against solid brass RAF blue painted frames.
“Through adversity to the stars” – Motto of the Royal Air Force
‘Per ardua ad astra’ Meaning: ‘Through adversity to the stars’ label is displayed on the inside.
Strike hard, strike sure – Bomber Command RAF Goggles
In May of 1943 Royal Air Force Bomber Command 617 Squadron carried out a most unusual and daring raid. Eighteen Lancaster aircraft bombed and breached the great dams in Ruhr Valley lakes.
Ruhr Valley supplied hydro-electrical power to factories. These factories heavily engaged in Germany’s industrial war production.
On the 28th of June 2012, the Royal Air Force unveiled a memorial in Greene Park. Honouring Bomber Command & the 55,537 airmen lost during the Second World War.
More information about Bomber Command and Green Park Memorial is inside the Annotation Booklet. Supplied free with all Bomber Command Goggles.
For flying and motoring enthusiasts
Suitable for road use and aviation. These replica goggles can be used for practical purposes, not just for display! The Split lenses are UV-protected and scratch-resistant (Tinted lenses available). Tough, solid brass frames offer great protection against wind and debris.
FAQ
Differences between the Bomber Command, Coastal Command and the Fighter Command:
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- Bomber Command: Blue headband strap, chamois leather face mask back.
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- Fighter Command: Blue headband strap, full brown leather face mask.
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- Coastal Command: Stone-coloured headband strap, stone-coloured leather back with the brown leather front face mask.
Made to order: Typically, we dispatch same day of sale. But, the Bomber, Coastal and Fighter goggles may need a couple of days to prepare before dispatch.
Lenses: All RAF Replica goggles come with Split Lenses as default.
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Daniel Holdener –
British Quality
I picked up my RAF Bomber Command Mk VIII Goggles at the post office yesterday. Thank you very much for the fast delivery! : )
I’m delighted with the goggles – a stunning piece of traditional british handycraft (#23/250). Compared with my original vintage WWII Mark VIII Goggles (I own a complete one in remarkable good condition with additional tinted replacement lenses and a anti-mist cloth in the original cardboard box with A.M. stamps, dated ca. 1943), your reproduction is spot on – very well done!
Mark Bond –
Made to be used
I have a Volkswagon type 181 and enjoy driving with the windshield down. I bought these to use and they are great. I also purchased a cheaper pair of halcyon goggles which are high quality and work fine, but I’d like to explain why these are better. The glass lenses are easier to clean and don’t hardly have any glare like the polycarbonate ones do. The leather is soft and doesn’t poke into your skin like the synthetic. The chamois leather is great in the heat as it keeps sweat from dripping in your eyes. The clips are a low profile design that look and feel better, however they probably don’t work well with a helmet. There is one gripe. The “easy pull tabs” look great but don’t really work the as easy pull tabs because of the elastic strap. Also the elastic strap is a bit long and won’t fit smaller heads.