WW2 British Airborne Sleeping Bag Original 1945 dated

WW2 British Airborne sleeping bag (Original) 

This Bag is one of the best condition ones we have had, its possibley unissued with only some small damage to the outer waterproof groundsheet after 80 years of storage. 

• Stores number AD0040
• Dated 1945
• Maker whiteleys

The Airborne sleeping bags are a bit of a mystery as to when and to whom they were issued, but it's believed they were used for paratroopers in airplanes that were not heated, possibly like the old Whitley bombers adapted for parachute use, to keep them warm while flying to the Drop zone. There are photographs showing British Airborne jeeps with them strapped to the bonnet as they were too big to actually carry.

Sleeping bag features

• Denison camouflage cloth top
• Lace up front
• Waterproof Canvas base,
• 2 straps to tie up the bag