ROYAL AIR FORCE (M.O.D./AIRCREW JACKET)
(LARGE)
100% TOTALLY 'MINT' 'BRAND NEW' & 'NEVER WORN'.
By Aviation Leathercraft of Thruxton under contract to M.O.D.
(Made for me in 2002 !)
THIS JACKET TYPE IS STILL ONLY AVAILABLE TO SERVING R.A.F. PERSONELL and CANNOT BE PURCHASED BY THE GENERAL PUBLIC AT ANY PRICE.
Having once been an RAF connected bod myself I bought this superb 'OFFICIAL WEAR' M.0.D. /AIRCREW Jacket back in 2002 and just never wore it, preferring the Black "Tornado" type jacket instead. I had this one made for me personally with a special 'non-standard' inside left security pocket which fastens with both a stud and a vercro strip. Thus, this example is totally 100% 'mint' and has never been outside of my wardrobe since I put it in there the day I bought it almost 10 years ago. There is not a single mark on it, inside or out, as it's simply never been worn.
The colour is a classic R.A.F. slate blue-grey and the texture and suppleness of the leather is just a dream.
You simply just CAN'T buy these for money as the manufacturer is, I believe, bound by M.O.D. contract not to supply to non-service customers.
They won't quote you a price and as they are clearly just not made in bulk, but in very small select amounts, I believe these are now well over £500.
I'm open to correction if that is incorrect.
The Ordinary Aircrew jacket by the same company is now £399.
Therefore, not only is this 'mint' example a 'one off' but it's rare to unique ever to see one offered at all.
The quality is so fabulous that looked after it will last you the rest of your life.
IF YOU HAVE ALWAYS WANTED ONE OF THESE, NOW IS YOUR CHANCE.
AND THIS MAYBE YOUR ONLY OPPORTUNITY TO BUY A TOTALLY UNUSED EXAMPLE.
ONE PRICE ONLY, JUST IN TIME FOR WINTER.
SOLD
Notes by the manufacturer state:
RAF Uniform Policy changed on 10 May 2010. As part of these changes, the wearing of a privately purchased leather flying jacket with No 2 Dress, in lieu of the current General Purpose Jacket, was authorised. Previously this jacket was only authorised for aircrew. This authorisation has now been extended to all RAF Officers, Warrant Officers and Senior Non-Commissioned Officers.
Leather
Specially prepared hide.
Colour Dark Blue.
Lining
Cotton Drill - Grey.
Cuffs
Storm cuffs incorporated inside sleeves.
Epaulettes
Secured with velcro.