Vintage Vietnam Navy Pilot Flight Jacket

Being offered is A Navy Fighter pilot cold weather jacket. The Jacket is a Summer. CWU-45/P adopted in 1973. Continuing with the Top Gun enthusiasm, this model could consider this specific model to be father of the one we see worn by Maverick in the Top Gun sequel. Based on the bitter experience of the Vietnam War, this intermediate flight jacket used flame-resistant fiber; Aromatic Polyamide (Nomex) for the first time. The fire-resistant shell is rough and tough. It is known for excellent thermal, chemical, and radiation resistance. This series of jackets were designed to perform well in and out of the aircraft and would withstand adverse conditions. The patches on this jacket trace the pilot as part of the ATKRON 37, Strike Fighter Squadron 37, also known as the "Ragin' Bulls", is a United States Navy F/A-18E Super Hornet fighter squadron. The Jacket also features the rare original Blue Angels Patch plus vintage Gulf of Token Yacht Club during Vietnam. Research shows the pilot having been a student in Top Gun as well as an instructor. He was also the Flight commander of the Blue Angels. Highlights of his military career will be provided to the buyer. These jackets sell on eBay with patches and no prominence for $1400. Own a cool piece of military history. This early pattern also features a bi-swing back for effortless arm movement, making this model extremely comfortable to wear and probably one of the most practical flight jackets ever issued.