Aperfectghost Posted February 11, 2020 Share #1 Posted February 11, 2020 im not sure on what these 2 Us military garments are, please help id these Uniforms, no military labels present to identity them both are probably from Vietnam War era, information would be nice...thank you in advance - Ace The 1st appears to be a deck jacket but are unsure of the type/model,Fly closes via original buttons but missing zipper, Thick Fleece body insulation to keep warm!It has 2 slash open pockets, one snap/flap chest pocket, and Side adjust strap buckles to better fit youVF-29 and VA-75 is stenciled on back, Name stencil above chest pkt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Aperfectghost Posted February 11, 2020 Author Share #3 Posted February 11, 2020 2nd US Military garment maybe a flight or deck jacket. Its features are Slash Velcro pockets, Sleeve zip pocket with pen holders, Scovill Gripper zipper, Nylon like shell & Elastic Stretch Cuffs & Waistband Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salvage Sailor Posted February 11, 2020 Share #4 Posted February 11, 2020 im not sure on what these 2 Us military garments are, please help id these Uniforms, no military labels present to identity them both are probably from Vietnam War era, information would be nice...thank you in advance - Ace The 1st appears to be a deck jacket but are unsure of the type/model, Fly closes via original buttons but missing zipper, Thick Fleece body insulation to keep warm! It has 2 slash open pockets, one snap/flap chest pocket, and Side adjust strap buckles to better fit you VF-29 and VA-75 is stenciled on back, Name stencil above chest pkt DSCF7558.jpg DSCF7560.jpg DSCF7557.jpg "JACKET, COLD WEATHER, PERMEABLE" (aka the N-2) You're on the mark with this one, it's the later version of the A-2 with the straight cut pocket flap circa 1970's See here for both versions in our USN reference section - USN Deck Jacket (Jacket, Cold Weather, Permeable) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattS Posted February 11, 2020 Share #5 Posted February 11, 2020 Second one looks like a light weight flyer's jacket from the 1970s (I think the early version of the CWU-36/P) in small-regular. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aperfectghost Posted February 11, 2020 Author Share #6 Posted February 11, 2020 "JACKET, COLD WEATHER, PERMEABLE" (aka the N-2) You're on the mark with this one, it's the later version of the A-2 with the straight cut pocket flap circa 1970's See here for both versions in our USN reference section - USN Deck Jacket (Jacket, Cold Weather, Permeable) Any idea about the stenciling or markings on the back? VF-29 and VA-75 is stenciled on back, Name stencil above chest pkt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattS Posted February 11, 2020 Share #7 Posted February 11, 2020 VF is the designation for a navy fighter squadron, VA is an attack squadron. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aperfectghost Posted February 11, 2020 Author Share #8 Posted February 11, 2020 Second one looks like a light weight flyer's jacket from the 1970s (I think the early version of the CWU-36/P) in small-regular. Its Lightweight with no lining or insulation present, dont cwu-36/p have around collar points, the pockets seam off after i searched the model number. Would you like more photos of the 2nd jacket? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vintageproductions Posted February 11, 2020 Share #9 Posted February 11, 2020 The second one is the Army nomex flight jacket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattS Posted February 11, 2020 Share #10 Posted February 11, 2020 The second one is the Army nomex flight jacket Yep, the pre-CWU-36/P. I don't know that they had a designation. See: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Flyers-Jacket-Lightweight-Nomex/392611939372?hash=item5b697ec42c:g:5mYAAOSwV6heB7yZ https://www.ebay.com/itm/US-Military-Vtg-Flyers-Lightweight-Bomber-Jacket-Non-melting-Large-Long-Nato/352850875844?hash=item52278d15c4:g:6sAAAOSw50Bdop7U Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattS Posted February 11, 2020 Share #11 Posted February 11, 2020 The 2 missing tags in your jacket would have looked like these: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aperfectghost Posted February 11, 2020 Author Share #12 Posted February 11, 2020 ok thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KRIS FORD Posted February 11, 2020 Share #13 Posted February 11, 2020 "JACKET, COLD WEATHER, PERMEABLE" (aka the N-2) You're on the mark with this one, it's the later version of the A-2 with the straight cut pocket flap circa 1970's See here for both versions in our USN reference section - USN Deck Jacket (Jacket, Cold Weather, Permeable) I had one of these like '94-'96..wear out date was mid '96ish. I ironed on a crow and the back was stenciled ENG DEPT R DIV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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