{"product_id":"40-s-ww2-royal-air-force-sidcot-suit-liner-jacket-size-3","title":"［~40’s］WW2 Royal Air Force Sidcot Suit Liner Jacket Size.3","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA Royal Air Force Sidcot Flying Suit liner jacket, estimated to date from the 1940s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA truly exceptional acquisition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Sidcot Flying Suit was engineered for RAF flight operations and fitted with kapok liners during the Second World War. This example appears to be a 1941 Pattern specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhile the original design took the form of a full flying suit—essentially a one-piece garment—this piece has been customised into a jacket, likely during its service years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe customisation, however, is executed with considerable sophistication. A Lightning brand fastener with bar stops secures the front, whilst the collar in fur pile, sleeve cuffs, and hemmed ribbing—details not found on the original—have been applied with careful attention to craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSuch a jacket would sit comfortably within period production, and one might well accept it as original work. Whilst many military conversions of this era fall short of merit, this stands among the rare examples worthy of genuine recommendation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUnusually for military textiles, the body is constructed from brown rayon—a material with subtle sheen and pleasant hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is a short-length example, increasingly sought after in recent years. The clean proportions lend themselves to layering and make for a versatile addition to one's wardrobe.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSize marked as \"3\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe true measurements suggest a golden size for Japanese proportions, accommodating a range of builds. It is meant to be worn as intended—fitted, not oversized.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eMinor fraying is evident from use, yet significant soiling or damage is largely absent. For its age, the condition is considered good. There are no structural flaws that would inhibit wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt serves equally well as functional garment, collection piece, or reference for design study.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is not something money reliably procures, nor can future availability be assured.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThough it emerged as a period modification, such a flying suit jacket is seldom encountered. Should you seek it, early consideration is advised.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vieux et nouveau","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43026697945266,"sku":"J0462","price":0.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0554\/2140\/3314\/files\/4EF06F77-A9C0-4A42-88DE-A856238B59C7-420-0000011F39D092C1.jpg?v=1682607841","url":"https:\/\/vieuxetnouveau-shop.com\/en\/products\/40s-ww2-royal-air-force-sidcot-suit-liner-jacket-size-3","provider":"VIEUX ET NOUVEAU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}