








British RAF Bomber Jacket w. Liner, Dark Blue, Surplus
We got a couple of hundred genuine Royal Air Force bomber jackets in dark blue. These are damn well made, fit right and make you look like a sexual tyrannosaurus... and will probably be sold out pretty quickly. Used surplus.
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We got a couple of hundred genuine Royal Air Force bomber jackets in dark blue. These are damn well made, fit right and make you look like a sexual tyrannosaurus... and will probably be sold out pretty quickly. Used surplus.
This is a rather archetypal example of a classic bomber jacket with a less puffy and shiny look compared to American models. Still, you have the ribbed cuffs and hem, slanted front pockets, and zippered front as a bomber should. The hem is short so pull up your pants!
The collar on this one is a tab type and the shoulders have epaulets for a rather "officially stylish" look. It probably goes together rather well with a red scarf.
To protect you from cold weather and allow using the jacket in intermediate weather as well, the liner vest is removable.
Size info
First up is the max recommended chest girth, then an approximate length group. The fit is not loose nor tight but just right and allows for a woolly pully.
The correct length group varies depending on the fit (the shoulder seams and sleeves, in general, sit lower when the jacket is looser) and personal proportions. However, here's a rough guidance:
Size | User length (SI) | User length (US) |
---|---|---|
Short / M | <176 cm | <5' 9" |
Regular | 176-182 cm | 5' 9" - 5' 11" |
Long | 182-188 cm | 5' 11" - 6' 2" |
X-Long | >188 cm | >6' 2" |
Based on our comparisons, the lengths S and M are about the same. (You would be forgiven for thinking M and R are interchangeable.) S stands for Short, of course, but we couldn't figure out the word that refers to a short person and begins with the letter M. Anyway, this is what we found out.
To quickly convert the chest sizes to inches, here's a handy table:
Centimeters | Inches |
---|---|
92 cm | 36" |
96 cm | 38" |
101 cm | 40" |
107 cm | 42" |
112 cm | 44" |
117 cm | 46" |
122 cm | 48" |
127 cm | 50" |
British surplus
The jackets are used but obviously not by infantrymen in combat exercises. All is good and proper!
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Peter R. 21.08.2021 ⚠ Unverified purchase
Like the description says they can be a bit short, since you are meant to have your pants pulled up high and the jacket is meant to sit high and sort of like bloused out. The zip can be stiff at first but ironing the inside of it can sort that out. I suggest lower heat if ironing this jacket and iron from the inside with high steam, because unfortunately they crease very easily and if you dont wash them regular and treat them nice you will get disgusting smooth dirt patches and people will you know from a distance you are filthy civvie or even worse, an air cadet.



Kevin W. 21.10.2021 Verified purchase



Harold S. 03.11.2021 Verified purchase
Not so nice: It also came with the sweaty odour of said Aircraftman.



Henrik N. 09.11.2021 Verified purchase
The quality of the fabric and workmanship is very high, though. I may just try my chances and order again, one or two sizes up. If you get a gem at this price, you may just have a jacket for life.
Edit: I took my chances and ordered a 127 long and it's basically the perfect size for me, certainly shouldn't be any smaller. So definitely consider sizing up, maybe even two sizes up. This one came in very nice condition, it even smelled recently washed. +1 star for this one, as always surplus is a bit of a gamble, I got a real nice one this time.



Dominik J. 12.11.2021 Verified purchase



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Jeffrey H. 15.03.2022 Verified purchase
Edit: It's quite nice outside, it doesn't get too warm in the sun and keeps the wind off well.


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