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Some Nylon, cotton and leather...
- Thread starter bebel
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Peter Graham
Well-Known Member
Looks tasty. Let's have some proper pics.
greyhound52
New Member
Peter Graham said:
Agree some interesting looking jackets there.
Willy McCoy
Member
I think I see a nice WEPS jacket in there and an Indian orange K-2B flightsuit. Looks like a nice collection for sure.
Peter Graham
Well-Known Member
Nice collection. The "Fighting Eighty-Four" jacket is a killer. Any chance of a few more photos of it ?
Peter Graham
Well-Known Member
That's a real beauty. I'm glad it's a 42 otherwise I would have demanded that you sell it to me. 
Rutger said:
Here's a little info from the John Chapman CD ...
- These jackets began at some point in the late 1950's, and were made through the 1970's in almost the same design throughout. The earlier jackets had a more yellow-olive tone, which progressed to a more green color. Also, the cuffs on later jackets were made in an interesting point on the inner seam. These jackets are part of a whole suit, including trousers, and in the lining one can see the connection tabs for the top of the trousers. At one time, the jackets were issued through the Bureau of Weapons, noted as WEP, which is why they are often referred to as a WEP jacket.
bebel
Active Member
Rutger said:
Thank you.
I am a vintage USAF and USN flightgears collector and history enthusiast. I like both USAF and USN from this period. But at this time, my focus is most about the beginning period of the 60's for USN. Naturally, flight jeckets are amazed me and there are a part of my collection. All original. I don't have repros because they have no history, however they are beautiful and usable...
Jacket, Winter Flying Suit were issued from the second part of 50's until 1970's. Nomex CWU jackets superseded JWFS in the 70's. The jacket is made from Nylon.
Franck
Willy McCoy
Member
Thanks for posting the WEP jackets and flight suits. I really like WEP jackets, but the nylon is thinner than the same period USAF jackets.
Peter Graham
Well-Known Member
Tidy. I really like the B-15A. I had one a few years back and I've a real hankering for another one.
greyhound52
New Member
Very nice
Willy McCoy
Member
Yes on the B-15-A. I really like the asymmetrical zipper design. I want one too. I have the B-15-B(MOD) that has this feature. It's the warmest and most comfortable jacket I own.
