Eaglehurst Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 Have picked up a few nice examples of older pattern aircrew gear recently. Here is a cold weather liner. Mint, unissued condition and date 1972! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevpol Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 thats nice Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 Anyone remeber the old 'Chinese Fighting Suit'? Similar to the civillian Husky types jackets. Spent many hours on horse back swaddled in old suit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willyslancs Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 good jacket , dads used a few over the years to keep warm in the garage , all were mint when bought...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffleese Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 Anyone remeber the old 'Chinese Fighting Suit'? Similar to the civillian Husky types jackets. Spent many hours on horse back swaddled in old suit. I remember them well. Every b*gger got issued them, don'tknow anyone who ever wore them - you must be an exception Tony! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wdbikemad Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 The old "Chinese Fighting Suit" (liners, Extreme Cold Weather) were originally intended for wear beneath the DPM arctic windproof smock and trousers, although the smock liner at least could also be issued, and worn, beneath the standard combat smock..... I'm not certain, but I think these liners are still issued for the current version of the DPM arctic windproof (most recent models made in ripstop fabric)...? The trouser liner, when worn, made even the thinnest squaddie resemble Michelin-man.......and any exertion (eg - moving your body) made you sweat like crazy.......I never wore mine, preferring long johns under 68 pattern trousers with the arctic windies worn on top....:-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony B Posted November 26, 2011 Share Posted November 26, 2011 I remember them well. Every b*gger got issued them, don'tknow anyone who ever wore them - you must be an exception Tony! Husky actually made a civillian version, including breeches length, stop about half way down the calf, long johns. They were great on horse back for winter excersise, provided you wore the old fashioned cord breeches. The military surplus ones were about £2 a set at the time around a tenth of the price of civvy ones. ARhhh dem were the days! Bury your feet in the muck heap to keep warm on cold mornings!:-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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