RAF 1980 Mk3 Cold Weather Flying Jacket Shoulder to cuff 23" -

Shoulder to cuff 23" - note the sleeves are slightly shorter than a standard Belstaff though it's not been modified

41 mm lug to lug

This pattern was developed during WW2 and used into the 1960s

5" - This fits my 40" chest snuggly

RAF 1980 Mk3 Cold Weather Flying Jacket Shoulder to cuff 23" -A British vintage classic, and all round wonderful jacket. Of all the pieces I own, I wear this the most! Developed in the late 60s to replace the draughty 1951 pattern parka, the Mk3 jacket would come with a matching pair of trousers, and were specifically designed for the Vulcan, Lightning and other jets of the age. Made of a windproof cotton gaberdine outer layer, mesh insulation and a ventile lining layer, these jackets are surprisingly warm and