From The Modern Draper
Buzz Rickson's M-65 1st Ops Squadron Jacket - Olive
$1,023.49
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- This Type L-2B jacket is faithful reproduction based on vintage jackets. The Type L-2B jacket is the third model in the L-2 series. It was used for a long period, from the mid-1950s to the 1970s when it was replaced by the CWU-36/P jacket, and can be called a definitive edition of light-zone flight jackets. The biggest change from the L-2A is the body color. After the end of the Korean War, the U.S. Air Force (USAF) changed the color of flight jackets from Air Force blue to the newly designated sage green color. In addition, the size indication changed from inches to S, M, and L. Size specs were also changed to create a looser fit overall. Furthermore, the composition of the nylon outer fabric changed, and the lining material changed from a wool-nylon blend to a wool-rayon blend. The lining color of the L-2B jackets was sage green initially but became an orange rescue color from the middle.
- Material: 2/2 Heavy Nylon Twill (100% Nylon)
- Lining: Wool/Rayon Double Face Brushed (65% Rayon / 35% Wool)
- Knit: 100％ Wool
- Front Fastener: Crown Aluminum Spring Automatic Lock
- Snap Button: Mil Specs. Brass
- Label: SKYLINE CLOTHING CORPORATION
- Made in Japan
- Brand Buzz Rickson's
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US army inspired workwear is what’s on offer from Buzz Rickson’s. From combat coats and aviator jackets to US army branded hoodies and t-shirts, its collection is popular amongst vintage enthusiasts and workwear brand aficionados alike.
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The Modern Draper in East Yorkshire, United Kingdom
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