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US AIR FORCE 1984 LIGHTWEIGHT FLIGHT JACKET -
Military aviation was first introduced during WWI. The need arose for pilots to wear special protective
clothing to save them from the elements caused by flying in an exposed cockpit. This was the birth of
the flight jacket and flight suits.
The item featured here is an example of the flight attire employed by the American armed forces.
This is a US Air Force jacket. Lightweight type. Of nylon and cotton construction. Dated 1984.
The tag is white with black letters. Two pocket construction. Sleeve pocket secured shut by
a zipper. Velcro applied to the front to secure patches.
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This page is a recognition and identification guide for US Military Flight jackets
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out clearly defined areas that should be noted.
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The tag contains the following information:
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Jacket, Flyer's: Lightweight
(Expandable wrist and waist)
DLA100-84-C-0754
100% Nylon, non melting
Greenbrier Industries inc.
X-large long
Chest: 45 inches up
height: 71 inches up
Stock no. 8415-00-217-7236
Nato size: 8090/1424
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A second tag contains the care information for the jacket.
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Jacket, Flyer's: Lightweight
(Expandable wrist and waist)
The jacket is of low flammability. No other special flame resistant treatments
are required.
1) The jacket can be machine washed or dry cleaned in accordance with
established procedures. jacket may be hand laundered; make sure soap is
thoroughly rinsed out.
2) WARNING: Laundered with slide fasteners and hook and pile fasteners closed
Do not press hook and pile fasteners.
3) DO NOT STARCH. Starch will burn. If starched, thorough laundering will
will return this garment to its fire retardant condition.
4) Color fading does not diminish the flame retardant properties of this
garment.
DO NOT REMOVE THIS LABEL
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This US flight jacket may be currently
reproduced.
It is becoming more difficult to be able to tell the fake ones from the real ones because
the quality of the reproductions is improving. The collector must become familiarized with
the construction style and materials employed in the manufacturing of this item.
Attention to the details is critical in order to be able to determine the authenticity of
the collectible.
If you have an interest is seeing other US military flight jackets, you can do so by going to our
The History of the American Flight Jacket
identification and price guide.
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