Anyone know what this is?

[ZuZu]

I saw this in a news report about a Navy flyover. The woman pil,ot was wearing this newfangled flight jacket. I've seen it before but can't remember what it is.

 

[nagmashdriver]

Wait-you didn't think that a pilot flying the F-35 would be allowed to be seen in a 30-year old CWU-36/45, would you???

 

[ZuZu]

Wait-you didn't think that a pilot flying the F-35 would be allowed to be seen in a 30-year old CWU-36/45, would you???

What jacket is it though? I used to know- at least that there was a new jacket and that it cost around $700. But what's it called?

 

[nagmashdriver]

Took some more screenshots from the local Fox News interviews and the jacket is definitely unique; it's very similar in appearance the USN's blue/black utility jacket and also the A-2 "permeable" deck jacket in that it has a straight waist and slash, hand-warmer style pockets which is a strange choice for an aviator jacket.

I sent emails to the USN publicity office, the squadron in question and to a private facebook page for the squadron members and their families. I'll post whatever I get back from them...

 

[ZuZu]

Took some more screenshots from the local Fox News interviews and the jacket is definitely unique; it's very similar in appearance the USN's blue/black utility jacket and also the A-2 "permeable" deck jacket in that it has a straight waist and slash, hand-warmer style pockets which is a strange choice for an aviator jacket.

I sent emails to the USN publicity office, the squadron in question and to a private facebook page for the squadron members and their families. I'll post whatever I get back from them...View attachment 97143

Thanks a lot!

 

[nagmashdriver]

Okay guys, I heard back from the website for the navy squadron in question, VFA-247, the Argonauts:

 

[B-Man2]

Can’t read the photos … they’re too small.

 

[nagmashdriver]

Can’t read the photos … they’re too small.

Sorry, those were they photos they sent me. Made by Massif and called the "navair". Here is the website link: https://www.massif.com/elements-jacket-navair.html
At only $700; such a deal!!

 

[B-Man2]

Sorry, those were they photos they sent me. Made by Massif and called the "navair". Here is the website link: https://www.massif.com/elements-jacket-navair.html
At only $700; such a deal!!

Yeah … totally agree . That’s a pretty stiff price for that one .

 

[ZuZu]

Sorry, those were they photos they sent me. Made by Massif and called the "navair". Here is the website link: https://www.massif.com/elements-jacket-navair.html
At only $700; such a deal!!

Thanks for that info- it answered my question!

 

[nagmashdriver]

Very welcome, ZuZu! It was a bitch to track down, but track it down, I did!

 

[Skyhawk]

About time they came out with something like that. Pretty much just a soft shell combat jacket. They came out about 15 years ago or so. Check out Amazon. There are a ton. Not made form Nomex though. Some are even sage green. The Rothco ones are close but not a fleece type material. Most of the fleece ones have hoods.

 

[CBI]

yes, this is the new 2 piece nomex flight suit, initially for helo drives and crew, transport, etc (non ejection seat a/c)

 

[YoungMedic]

Yeah the Massif Navair has been issued for a few years now I think