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Vintage RAF Ventile Parka Extreme Cold Weather

Officer Dibley

Well-Known Member
Had several a few years ago. One blue & 2 green. Bought for £50 each and sold for £600 each.
Horrible. They weight a TON, are ridiculously long and ventile is a material that wears on cuffs and hems very quickly.
The midweight V-bomber aircrew version is very good though and will cost you even more - £2,500+.
It’s a bit like investing in a B-10 or B-15, they cost a lot but are relatively fragile. Leather is harder wearing and takes knocks better. Although i know which one would be better in a Norwegian winter servicing Harriers. But not waterproof. Much better kit around nowadays.
Dave
 
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