RAF 1980 Mk3 Cold Weather Flying Jacket and when a rescue chopper

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

41 mm lug to lug

Pit to pit 23"

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

RAF 1980 Mk3 Cold Weather Flying Jacket and when a rescue chopperA 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