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    Mysterious flight jacket/m-43 liner.

    Hi. I believe it to be earlier than 60s, 70s. I've been collecting vintage and military for 40yrs. But yes, far East. Consider the OMS connection mentioned previously. The label and the OMS remains mysterious until further enlightenment. If OMS were contracting clothing in theatre, this would be...
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    Mysterious flight jacket/m-43 liner.

    Locally made, hence the typos?
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    Mysterious flight jacket/m-43 liner.

    Pics.
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    Mysterious flight jacket/m-43 liner.

    Thanks, Smithy. That's a logical start. Didn't realise the OMS were responsible for clothing but it could make sense that local, expedient clothing fell under their control. BTW, It's Martin here in Sweden, back after a spell in the wilderness. Update with pics coming...
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    Mysterious flight jacket/m-43 liner.

    Just to add. To all intents it is a flight jacket but I have never seen another example and am wondering if it is valuable, or collectable. It appears to be a genuine military piece, with late 40s, 50s construction and materials. Has satin od linings in sleeves, as seen on some liners from same...
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    Mysterious flight jacket/m-43 liner.

    Hi. Old member returns. Just rediscovered a vintage piece. Labelled as "Jacket, field, pile O.M.S." Blue rayon in B15* straight zip style. Fleecey pile lining, alpaca collar, heavy Conmar alloy zip, blue knits at wrist and waist. Label is white with red embroidered text. Has M-43 liner...
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