Observer Harness
Adopted by the RAF in February 1933, the Observer Harness was employed extensively by English, Canadian, and later by US fliers. Increasingly forced to bail out over the Atlantic, US airmen of the VIII bomber command clamored for quick-release parachutes like their British counterparts. Beginning in November 1942, thousands of Observer harnesses were transferred into US hands and served alongside the standard US issue harnesses until the end of the war.
This replica is built with the double layered Type VIII black dot webbing and period hardware. Built with the correct fully-circular quick release box, it is complete with WWII marked stainless shoulder connectors. The harness mates with the characteristic drab brown back pad, which features period cotton duck, original drab brown retaining webbing, and nickel hardware. Internally, it features period style hair felt padding.The correct square rings are located on the saddle for attachment of a life raft.
Standard Version: $447 (Email us to order)
With fully circular release: +$20
This replica is built with the double layered Type VIII black dot webbing and period hardware. Built with the correct fully-circular quick release box, it is complete with WWII marked stainless shoulder connectors. The harness mates with the characteristic drab brown back pad, which features period cotton duck, original drab brown retaining webbing, and nickel hardware. Internally, it features period style hair felt padding.The correct square rings are located on the saddle for attachment of a life raft.
Standard Version: $447 (Email us to order)
With fully circular release: +$20
