RAF 1980 Mk3 Cold Weather Flying Jacket 41 mm lug to lug

41 mm lug to lug

This denim garrison cap would have been worn by a seaman studying at the Naval Merchant Marine Academy

Comes on a NOS US Army strap and with a spare Seiko metal link strap

This pair dates to the 1950s

which I believe this to be

RAF 1980 Mk3 Cold Weather Flying Jacket 41 mm lug to lugA 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