I bought this and a pack at a Yard sale today. The jacket is tagged "M" but looks like it would fit a 6 or 7 year old thin boy. Lady said they bought it for their son at a Army Surplus Store and he has out grown it. The tag has "Jacket - Flying (WEP) MILS - S - 18342- S8(WEP) DSA100 - 71 - C - 1501 Made by Flight Suits Ltd. El Cajon Calif."

It looks Military but I think it was replicated so Flyers could dress out their child like Dad. But I really do not know so I'm asking. Richard

 

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Its a made for Army surplus jacket.

 

owen

Owen Thank you So even tho it is very small it is a jacket manufactured for the Army? Richard

Flight Suits limited is sort of like Avirex. They make lots of "fashion" jackets.

I believe they are still in business you should do a search for their website

Flight Suits limited is sort of like Avirex. They make lots of "fashion" jackets.

I believe they are still in business you should do a search for their website

 

I will do right now. Richard

I will do right now. Richard

 

From what I read from google and a approx. 5 year old Forum discussion It is a very well made copy "Civilian Market" "Flight Suits Ltd." of a late 60's early 70's very scarce jacket worn by Navy and Marine flying personnel. I hope my daughter lets my 7 year old Grandson have it. Once again fellow Forum members have "shown me the light" Have I got it right ? Richard

Richard

 

You are correct.

 

Its a civilian copy of the USN/USMC WEP jacket

A contract jacket would never have a tag with a flag on it like this one.....IMO.

That is the first give away that it isn't issue.

Ronnie

It looks very well made. I hope your grandson gets it, too.