Using what I've learned from this forum

[Willy McCoy]

Imagine: A Vintage Nylon Jackets forum! In English! The on-line equivalent of Full Gear for those who pile on nylon!
dean

While the Japanese have gathered a lot of information, it is still incomplete and some dates are inconclusive from what I've seen.

 

[usafwso]

It is amazing just how old and rough these two fellows look. Look at any USAF aircrew these days and they look quite young and I am talking those in the field grade range. Probably due to a healthier lifestyle, less smoking and drinking. :roll: