British Air Force RAF 72 Pattern GP Jacket - Large

At a glance - 

• 100% Wool Material
• 2 Zipper Chest Pockets
• Zipper Closure
• General Service Medal 1962-2007 Ribbon Bar
• Navigator's Air Wings Brevet Patch
• Flight Lieutenant's Rank Bars
• Shoulder Epaulettes
• Classic Air Force Blue Colour
• "JACKET MANS, blue grey, 1972 Pattern"

• Pit to Pit: 23.5" | Suggested Size: Large Slim - Label reads SIZE 15
• Sleeve Length: 25.5" / Long
• Collar to Hem: 27"

• Vintage Militaria / Issued 1972 - 1979
• Genuine British Royal Air Force / RAF Surplus

Grades - 

• Grade 2 / Original Condition - A well lived in piece. There's various signs of prior use, including a repair on the back sleeve as shown. There's also various grubby sections as shown, which should wash out with care. Likely due to long term storage. Up for more wear if given some care. Price is reduced

Any questions please feel free to ask!

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The jacket itself is the precursor to the now well known GP bomber jacket. This older 1972 pattern design is cut in a style fitting to the time, with 2 slanted zipper pockets for storage and a front zipper closure. It is made of an all wool material in the beautiful RAF blue colour. The wool of course offering wind and water resistance in the middling to summer months. The jacket is a great piece of history without being exceptionally ornate as the stunning dress jackets usually are, but certainly showcase well a rich life in the field. 

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