The WWII Khaki Air Force Jacket
An original WWII RAF Airman's Khaki Drill Jacket in size No. 16, which has painstakingly undergone numerous hours of talented workmanship, in order to bring the piece back to its former glory.
Officially designated 'Frocks, Khaki Drill. Airmen.', this pattern of jacket was once worn by all members of the RAF up to the rank of Flight Sergeant throughout WW2.
Originally made from a khaki coloured cotton drill, over 7 hours of hard craft went into restoring this particular piece, including hand embroidered visible mends, discreet hand sewn mends and replacement buttons.
Features include pleated chest pockets with scalloped pocket flaps, lower pockets with large pocket flaps and notched lapels. The jacket is also equipped with newly replaced olive buttons that are all held in place by split rings, along with machine stitched tropical pattern RAF eagle badges to the top of each sleeve.
An original label is still present within the jacket. which states that the piece was produced in size No. 16, to fit a 37'' - 38" chest. The original contract number is also present, in addition to a WD acceptance stamp showcasing the iconic broad arrow, which is surmounted by the letter ‘P’, denoting 1941 as the year of issue.
The WWII Khaki Air Force Jacket will come presented with a Fox Brothers' certificate, detailing the in-house mends as part of our authentic reworked collection.
Features
Condition: Repaired (Wearable Standards)
Colour: Khaki
Fabric/Material: Cotton
Size
Chest: 37-38"
Waist: 34"
Outer Sleeve: 25"
Shoulder to Shoulder: 16"
Nape to Hem: 30"
PROVENANCE [ REWORKED CORNER ]
These carefully restored accessories, coats, and jackets have been transformed to their former glory through meticulous hours of repair. Each piece is truly unique, revived with the exquisite touch of Fox, and skilled craftsmanship.
Each garment in this exclusive collection has been hand selected by our esteemed Director, Mr. Cordeaux.
Purposefully chosen to be repaired, these original pieces have often been sourced during Mr. Cordeaux's many travels across the globe. Providing and element of authenticity through a knowledgeable resource, each piece comes with it's own unique Fox certificate.
Sport a revived classic, with a deserving piece worthy of further adventures. Apparel that has a story to tell, and a journey to continue.
DISCLAIMER [ REWORKED CORNER ]
The Reworked Corner features vintage pieces, which have been purposefully selected to be uniquely repaired.
Please be advised that all vintage garments within The Reworked Corner will usually show visible signs of mends, slight fading and wear due to the age of each piece.
Where best possible, knowledge of the item and the overall condition will be stated within the product description. In addition to the specific repair work that has been carried out on the garment.
Due to being crafted by different makers and being produced during different eras, sizes of each garment will vary. However, individual size information is provided for a more accurate guide.These measures have been taken in house, specifically for each garment.
If you have any further questions on the piece or any further sizing queries, please feel free to get in touch via email and we will do our best to assist you further.
We believe that these one-of-a-kind and unique pieces should be cherished as part of a collector's wardrobe.
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