The Airman with the handbag, to me his flying suit looks more like this:
Luftwaffe Sommerfliegerkombi - Superb original example of the second pattern with ring pull emergency release system and vertical zip fly. Manufactured by Bekleidungsfabrik Habelf and dated 1940. Fitted with original Elite zips, complete with leather pullers, all in good working order. The size is marked as 11A. The "pepper and salt" fabric is characteristic of suits worn by bomber crews in the Battle of Britain. This suit is in the condition we dream of finding but seldom do!
and less like this:
C22454 BRITISH RAF "SIDCOT" FLIGHT SUIT. The Sidcot flight suit was invented by Australian born, Sydney Cotton, hence Sid Cot, who moved to Britain in 1910 and then later joined the Royal Naval Air Force, in 1916. From his experience as a pilot, he and his colleagues felt that they were always cold or uncomfortable. Thus in 1917, he then invented a flying suit made of cotton which was lined with silk and fur known as the Sid Cot. It later became the standard equipment for the Royal Flying Corps and remained in use throughout the Second World War. This Sidcot flight suit is in good condition, with sign of wear. The original tag is in the interior of the left side beside the front zipper. It is quite faded however, you can read; height 5 ft 8", Breast 36/38, waist 32/34. All of the other information is somewhat legible, however, some information is completely faded. There are a number of buttons on the interior, meant to attach the liners, and they are all in good condition and intact. The exterior is quite ingenious since it as a series of different pockets and buttoned flaps which enables the pilot to access the interior quickly without having to take the suit off. The suit is quite stained since it was obviously well used. Some of the stitching is quite worn, especially on the exterior where the button flaps are located. Otherwise, this suit is in great condition.
Nice link for Aviation uniforms from WW II
http://www.rathbonemuseum.com/MAIN/main.html
http://www.oldnautibits.com/stock_ph...clothing_g.php