British Aircrew 250lb Lifeline for Life Jackets

These life lines were fitted to life jackes and pressure jerkins as detailed below. They consiated of a cord, and wooden toggle.

RAF / RN Resources

AP1086, Book 7, Section 22C, Second Edition, AL212, 14th January 1965

This is a snapshot from 1965 showing the applicable life jackets then, but more jackets and pressure jerkins will have used this life line since.

Quote:

Ref. NoNomenclatureDetail
22C/1739LIFELINE and TOGGLE, 250 breaking strainComponent of jackets, lifesaving, aircrew Mk. 3, Mk. 4, Mk. 4A, Mk. 7, and jackets, lifesaving, passenger.

Exhibits

This lifeline is shown taped to the lifting beckets of a pressure jerkin, with the end of the line tied around the backet. Installation on life jackets is the same.

British Aircrew 250lb lifeline