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Who,
I've the G&B Civil A-2 in Dark Seal. I'm 5'10" with built in life preserver. Size 46R, fits fine (same as suit size). Length sleeves and back are spot on. You can take the measurements and send them in to G&B and get their assessment of size.
FWIW, the dark seal is probably a bit too...
Andrew,
They do it because the people that do the contract/purchasing (probably DMO) have no care in the world regarding the style/ickiness of the jacket. They issue a Request for Tender based on a spec and usually (but not always) the lowest price wins. There is or was a standing committee...
http://www.workscene.com.au/workwear/le ... acket.html
This is the current Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) flight crew issue jacket. Issued on a very (ie. very) limited basis.
Sells for AUD$395. I was thinking of buying one, but got the G&B Civil A2 in Goat. Happy with my choice.
Cheers...
