USAF CWU-7/P Mechanic Jacket Patched yellowing and fading

yellowing and fading

But it was the British and the heyday of the Royal Navy which really made the peacoat synonymous with the sea

peak and back

these are much better jackets to wear in the cold

USAF CWU-7/P Mechanic Jacket Patched yellowing and fadingDesigned and first introduced in the mid 1960s, the CWU 7 P was part of the USAF's Cold Weather Uniform (CWU) system to replace the outdated 1950s designed jackets. This particular piece was issued to groundcrew and mechanics and in Europe were often patched as per this great example! Condition Solid condition. A few areas of wear and tear but largely pretty good. Size Tagged a medium Pit to pit 22. 5" Shoulder to shoulder 19" Shoulder to cuff 25"