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Whole month no messages?Time to show a "must buy"

Rutger

Well-Known Member
Yes I know, some think they're overpriced. Indeed they are, but then ....... .
I apparently could no longer resist to buy a desert CWU-45 to complement the desert -36's I have (one brand new for the collection, the other for wearing). This CWU-45 is certainly excellent, with no wear at all, no damage and the shiny appearance of like-new-nomex.
I paid a full 192 USD (not including shipping of 41 USD) which is 48 times as much as the cheapest new green (or sage-green? nah, it's green, definitely) CWU-36 I ever bought.
Thankfully the fit is excellent, not too tight and no tunnelling. Great timing, buying a winter jacket in the spring.
Although lacking the atmosphere of 50's and 60's aviation like the old nylon does, the -36 end -45 is a classic flight jacket.

Not quite sure if the images aren't too large. Let's hope so.

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deand

Active Member
Nice buy! Wish there were more in Large available, and the prices would settle a bit more.
You have a beauty there! Well done.







dean
 

capt71

Member
Very, very nice indeed!! Could you tell us where you purchased it? Is it an original or a repro? (I know, so many questions!) :roll:
Bill
 

Rutger

Well-Known Member
capt71 said:
Very, very nice indeed!! Could you tell us where you purchased it? Is it an original or a repro? (I know, so many questions!) :roll:
Bill

Where else if you live in Europe: Ebay auction; it's original, I don't think they exist as a repro (unlike the green version).
They're also available as Buy it Now at appr 245 USD. Better wait for an auction. Maybe they'll be cheaper in one or two years, or with the right timing & luck.
 
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