Turkish Air Force Field Jacket, M2008, Surplus

And now for something completely different. A simple yet stylish field jacket in the blueish M2008 camo pattern of the Turkish Air Force. These were taken into use before the current regime but also saw a few years of action during it before replacement. For some reason, these have also been used by Syrian rebel troops.

Features

These are pretty simple, functional field jackets without any weird features. These are quite stylish, which isn’t that strange because the uniforms were designed by the noted Turkish fashion stylist Arzu Kaprol. Why is it that the best-looking military uniforms tend to end up in dictatorships?

The jacket features a zipper closure complemented by two hook & loop strips. It comes with four pockets: two breast pockets with a hook & loop closure, one hook & loop sleeve pocket divided into two narrow compartments, and an open-top inside breast pocket. The cuffs have hook & loop adjustment. The elbows feature reinforcements, and the jacket has a low, soft collar plus a thin lining. There are small ventilation holes in the armpits.

Condition

Used Turkish Air Force surplus. These have been used pretty nicely. The colors can be a bit faded, and there can be small stains and other minor signs of use, but they are all washed and intact. There are at least undemocratic jackets from 2017, but there can also be older ones in the mix.