Looks like this was the 'Jet jacket '

[John Lever]

If the price is a guarantee of authenticity, then this sure is it -
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... :IT&ih=003

 

[TankBuster]

Yes, it was the real deal. With the late war plastic zips. With insignia these jackets sell for well over 4K.

 

[Anonymous]

Explain the jet jacket.

 

[John Lever]

Others can probably tell you more, but I believe it was worn in the ME262. Sturmvogel or Stormbird.


Here's another jacket -

Hope this helps.

 

[FtrPlt]

Nice example of the late-war, two-piece leather flying suit. Not sure where/when the 'jet jacket' term came into vogue but this was a late-war item of issue for aircrew, not just those flying 'turbo's'.

 

[John Lever]

Great to hear from you again. Thanks for the input.

 

[Falcon_52]

Does anyone know what that collar is made of? It looks to be a velvet or velveteen. Interesting design...

Noel

 

[John Lever]

I think it is artificial.