US Navy 1963 Winter Flying "WEP" Jacket - Very good Condition Collar to hem 24"

Collar to hem 24"

These souvenir jackets were made locally and sold in small shops to US servicemen in the area

but largely excellent

This example is a James Heeley & Sons classic concertina style

US Navy 1963 Winter Flying "WEP" Jacket - Very good Condition Collar to hem 24"The WEP Jacket was first ordered in the very late 1950s, infact before the Bureau of Aeronautics (AER) became the Bureau of Weapons (WEP) from which the WEP jacket takes its name. The example was ordered in 1963 made by Aviator Equipment Corp. It's named to a TH Ross, who I haven't found much info on, but he was the commander of VP 16 from 1968 69. Condition Seemingly lightly used and excellent shape. Some light wear to one cuff and a tiny hole