A British vintage classic, and all-round wonderful jacket. Of all the pieces I own, I wear this the most! Developed in the late 60s to replace the draughty 1951 pattern parka, the Mk3 jacket would come with a matching pair of trousers, and were specifically designed for the Vulcan, Lightning and other jets of the age. Made of a windproof cotton gaberdine outer layer, mesh insulation and a ventile lining layer, these jackets are surprisingly warm and very light. So many details on these from the newey zips, to the hidden hood, tape buttons and intact 'fork' that fits under the crotch to stop the jacket riding up whilst in flight.
Condition
Used and washed, it's faded to a nice sage green. Some wear to the cuffs and sleeves.
Size
- Tagged a size 5
- Fits medium
- Pit to pit 22"
- Shoulder to shoulder 18"
- Shoulder to cuff 23"
- Collar to hem 23"