Ultra Rare Late 1940's USAF N-3 Extreme Cold Weather Parka Flight Jacket XL
Ultra Rare Late 1940's USAF N-3 Extreme Cold Weather Parka Flight Jacket XL
The very first time the US Military utilized Nylon in a garment, these Olive Drab N-3 Parkas were made immediately following WW2 as the US Army Air Force (USAAF) became the US Air Force (USAF). The N-3 became the go-to Extreme Cold Weather garment for Aircrew and were constructed with no expense spared, before being quickly replaced by the far less impressively made Navy Blue N-3A. These late 40’s Olive examples are incredibly rare, especially in this condition.
It has taken us years to track one of these down, so do not miss this chance to own this iconic garment.
Beautiful OD nylon outer, thick soft mouton lined hood with Coyote fur trim, leather 02 tab on the chest still present, heavy duty spring-loaded CROWN zippers both work perfectly, all buttons present, original tag, and great condition wool cuffs.
Size XL (may fit a size L or XXL as well. The waist is adjustable)
pit to pit 28”
shoulder to shoulder (approx, raglan) 23”
shoulder to cuff (approx, raglan) 27”
shoulder to bottom 32”
There are signs of wear/ staining/ small tears. Mouton hood liner brittle and stiff with some holes.
The mannequin shots are of a N-3 we had a few years ago in the same size, to give an idea of fit.