CWU-36/P SUMMER FLYER’S JACKET NOMEX (FIRST PATTERN) Sz M Action Back Alpha I.

Description: CWU-36/P SUMMER FLYER’S JACKET NOMEX (FIRST PATTERN) Sz M Action Back Alpha I. Looks very clean overall! Hardly any wear to it. See discoloring near the Velcro on the chest. Has some pilling on the waist band. Gripper zipper enclosure. This is the rarer model w/ the action back - the first model of this type of jacket. See pics. “In 1978, the U.S. Air Force began offering a new summer flight jacket to replace the L-2B. The new light zone flight jacket called type CWU-36/P had a design similar to the cold weather flight jacket adopted in 1973, the CWU-45/P. Based on the bitter experience of the Vietnam War, this intermediate flight jacket used flame-resistant fiber; Aromatic Polyamide (Nomex) for the first time. The fire-resistant shell is rough and tough. It is known for excellent thermal, chemical, and radiation resistance. This series of jackets were designed to perform well in and out of the aircraft and would withstand adverse conditions. This early pattern also features a bi-swing back for effortless arm movement, making this model extremely comfortable to wear and probably one of the most practical flight jackets ever issued. In the present, the CWU-36/P is still being issued to the U.S. forces, although it has undergone several spec revisions. Needless to say, these early pattern is quite rare to find in good condition nowadays.” Didn’t clean or wash - I will leave it to the buyer. Don’t be afraid to throw me a fair offer! Please check pictures to judge the condition for yourself. Please check measurements carefully before purchasing. Please keep in mind you are purchasing a SECOND HAND item. There may be small details that I may miss in my inspections. Measurements (inches) Pit to Pit: 23 Length: 24.5 Pit to wrist: 20.5 #cwu #36p #fireresistant #flightjacket #80s

Price: 225 USD

Location: San Antonio, Texas

End Time: 2024-12-28T21:16:46.000Z

Shipping Cost: 11.2 USD