RAF 1980 Mk3 Cold Weather Flying Jacket Pit to pit 23"

Pit to pit 23"

It's keeping great time - +/-30 on a timegraph

and when a rescue chopper approached it could be switched to orange to increase visibility and make it easier for the rescue team to spot

It comes complete with two lovely 1930s deco style Kiwk zippers

These vest were made during WW2 but seem to have been reissued and used more heavily in Korea a few years later

RAF 1980 Mk3 Cold Weather Flying Jacket Pit to pit 23"A British vintage classic, and all round wonderful jacket. Of all the pieces I own, I wear this the most! Developed in the late 60s to replace the draughty 1951 pattern parka, the Mk3 jacket would come with a matching pair of trousers, and were specifically designed for the Vulcan, Lightning and other jets of the age. Made of a windproof cotton gaberdine outer layer, mesh insulation and a ventile lining layer, these jackets are surprisingly warm and