File:Gloves, flying (AM 2003.104.1-2).jpg

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Gloves, flying
Object type glove
object_type QS:P31,Q169031
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English: Pair of 1933 Pattern Flying Gauntlets- pilot's flying gloves that belonged to NZ403480 Squadron Leader Cyril P Towsey DFC, RNZAF and RAF, WW2 gauntlet-style brown leather gloves sheepskin lining and zipper opening
Date 26 Nov 2003; 1940-1945; World War 2-wars; 08 Dec 2003; (1939-1945)
Dimensions notes: .1: 415mm x 192mm x 210mm ( .2: 410mm x 185mm x 105mm (
institution QS:P195,Q758657
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2003.104.1
Place of creation Italy; Rhodesia; Cairo; Pacific; France; Germany; Palestine; New Zealand
Exhibition history Display: 13487
Notes 1933 Pattern Flying Gauntlets - 17892 S-L C Patrick Towsey, DFC, RAF and RNZAF, WW2 Introduced in 1933 and used throughout the war the 1933 Pattern RAF gauntlets were "the single most expensive and coveted item of flying apparel." Hamilton-born Cyril P Towsey joined the RNZAF on 28 October 1940. He received his commission as flying officer on 22 March 1941 - as Pilot Officer in March 1942. Following his posting to England he joined the 51st Squadron and between September 1941 and August 1942 performed raids over Germany and France. He was mentioned in despatches in 1941 for 'commendable courage and resolution' in a bombing raid over Brest. Between October - November 1942 he was posted with a Cornwall-based anti-submarine patrol, and is most noted for his exploits where he and his crew found downed pilot, Squadron Leader GR Coates (Towsey's best friend) of Auckland, after 30 hours of searching off the coast of Britain. For his commitment and persistence Towsey was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC). The following year, from April 1943, he was posted to 40th Squadron flying over Italy, Cairo, Southern Rhodesia and Palestine. Finally, from February 1945 to October 1945 he was posted to 41st Squadron flying in the Pacific.
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