Accessories
Gloves, wallets, silk scarves and kit bags - made after historical patterns, from the same materials as our flying jackets.
Gloves · Royal Air Force
History
The distinctive pilot’s gauntlets of the Royal Air Force - warbird legend Mark Hanna called them “a true pilot’s dream”. Warbird pilots such as Frederic Vormezeele and Georg Raab swear by them to this day.
Made from butter-soft lambskin in pearl white, they fit the hands like a second skin - so sensitive that every switch on the instrument panel can be felt through the glove. Water- and sweat-repellent.
Gloves · USAAF · since 1938
History
Introduced to the Army Air Corps on 20 July 1938 and worn by every pilot and aircrew throughout the Second World War - originally in goatskin, with wool lining and cuffs.
Our exact copy is made from butter-soft, dark brown lambskin with a fleece lining, wool knit cuffs and the Army Air Forces stamp. Intermediate means autumn and spring - the perfect companion to the A‑2 or B‑3.
Gloves · US Airborne · from 1943
History
Standard-issue glove of the US paratroopers of the 82nd and 101st Airborne Division from 1943. Many pilots wore them too - here Don Blakeslee of the 4th Fighter Group.
Mitchell makes the classic in cowhide in the correct sand-yellow shade - robust, with a long gauntlet and the characteristic wrist strap.
Bags · USAAF Type AN 6505‑1
History
The heavy canvas bag was meant to hold the parachute - and was used by the crews for everything that had to come aboard.
With five inner compartments and a Talon zip, the perfect everyday companion. Heavy cotton canvas with a leather base.
Scarves · Pure silk
History
Colour and polka-dot pattern reflect the spirit of the forties - equally popular with the pilots of both sides.
Pure silk, the scarf wraps “silky soft” around the wearer’s neck and keeps the collar from chafing.
Scarves · Pure silk
History
Burgundy and beige reflect the glamour of 1940s Hollywood - colour and pattern were hugely popular with USAAF pilots. The scarf can also be seen in the films “Memphis Belle” and “Masters of the Air”.
Pure silk in the classic polka-dot pattern, the scarf wraps “silky soft” around the wearer’s neck. Burgundy and beige, 120 × 24 cm.
Lucky charms · Limited reproduction
History
Many pilots were superstitious, and hardly any flew without a lucky charm - from a photograph of a sweetheart in the cockpit to bomb tags, rabbit’s feet and the safety cap of a hand grenade. The M39’s cap was the most popular German lucky charm of the Second World War and was worn in many colours. Mitchell Mfg. has reproduced it in a limited run, true to the original down to the smallest detail.
The safety cap of the M39 hand grenade, worn on the zip of the flying jacket - it made the jacket easier to open and close with gloves on. Powder-coated metal with a cotton cord mix, light blue.
Wallets · Horsehide
Made from the same materials as the A‑2 - and a perfect fit for the jacket’s chest pocket.
