| Place | Africa: Egypt, Frontier, Sinai |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | REL29025.003 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Uniform |
| Physical description | Cow hide, Metal, Rubber |
| Maker |
Hy-Test |
| Date made | c 1990s |
| Conflict |
Egypt [Sinai] (MFO), 1982-1986, 1993 - |
Leather flying boots : Lieutenant Commander G Lunn, Royal Australian Navy
Description
Pair of black steel capped reverse hide boots. A single zipper is on the instep to the ankle of each boot. The sole is moderately worn and has the manufacturer's marking in the arch of the boot along with the size number of 8. Both boots have their laces attached and doubled knotted at the top.
History / Summary
Leather flying boots worn with flying overalls Lieutenant Commander Graeme Lunn in the Sinai when he served as part of the Multinational Force and Observers. These boots are worn by flying crew because they can be removed faster than the standard Australian Defence Force General Purpose 'GP' boot.