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  1. Zigliss

    USAF N-3B parkas - Let's talk about them!!

    DD - I don't think this is an aftermarket job. This parka has the designation Mil 6279H whereas later the same year ie 1972, the designation turns to Mil 6279H (I) and back to olive green lining. All I can deduce is that there was a short run of camo lining perhaps because it was a shot at...
  2. Zigliss

    MA-1 Flight jacket

    No as soon as the jackets arrive I cut out the tags and throw the rest away....;-) Actually I enjoy looking at how they evolve through each of the variants...so from first version - '52% wool and 48% cotton' and frankly built to withstand a hurricane versus version 'G' - 100% polyester and...
  3. Zigliss

    MA-1 Flight jacket

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  4. Zigliss

    MA-1 Flight jacket

    Please ignore above. Looks like have have now found what I need which completes the full MA-1 line of variants. Now need to work on finishing off my N-2 and N-3 lines so if anyone has a first issue N-2 please drop me a line.
  5. Zigliss

    MA-1 Flight jacket

    Hi - does anyone have an MA-1 'F' model, (ie Mil J 8279F) they would like to move on? Looking for XL and mint condition. Please message me if you have anything....thanks.
  7. Zigliss

    Wanted: N-2 Flying Jacket

    Looking for first issue N-2 'Jacket Flying Heavy Attached Hood Type N-2' not N-2A or N-2B. Size not important but must be in good condition. Please message me if you have one you are looking to move on. Thanks
  8. Zigliss

    N-3A Parka

    Nice Reed 1951 N-3A parka....beautiful construction. Compared to modern parkas these are very heavy jackets!
  9. Zigliss

    US army parkas

    Nevertheless would be great to see what you have... the fact that it was issued to you gives it a nice bit of provenance...I was too young and stupid to think about keeping the first combat jacket that was ever issued to me!
  10. Zigliss

    US army parkas

    And an even more 'vanilla' 2nd pattern CWU 8/P in Medium and 1973.....with the model 'B' velcro hood set up I mentioned in an earlier post...
  11. Zigliss

    US army parkas

    Ok - so another - nothing too special other than the fact that I have a soft spot for N-2B parkas even though they drive me nuts with the short waist... So this one is a fairly 'vanilla' 1981 issue except that someone has replaced the synthetic hood fur with genuine wolf fur from an earlier...
  13. Zigliss

    US army parkas

    Agree completely and I have a fair few parkas that look like they were used to mop up industrial accidents! Having said that so few N-3's come up that I had to chance my arm and I am glad to say it is in really nice condition....very pleased.
  14. Zigliss

    US army parkas

    Another of my favourites - 1st Pattern CWU-8/P....second pattern onwards and the fur rimmed hood was replaced with an interesting velcro hooded system... This one dates to somewhere between 1967 - 70.
  15. Zigliss

    US army parkas

    OK - so resurrecting an old thread - apologies! Here is another N-3 parka - they really are beautifully made!
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    US army parkas

  17. Zigliss

    Help with sizing of older N3B parka....

    Now is a good time - there seem to be plenty about....I am 6'2" 42" chest and 34 waist and L is plenty big enough so you need to think about what fit you want.....unfortunately I have gibbon arms whihc means I often have to go for a longer fit when Med would suit. Honestly you should be fine...
  19. Zigliss

    Wanted: N3B Parka XL 1960's

    Hi, new to forum. Recently purchased a 1970's N2B parka from a forum member and he suggested I take a look here. Looks like a great forum. In the meantime I am looking for a 1960's N3B parka to complement the N2B. Must be XL as I play to wear it. Thanks

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