{"product_id":"1974年契約-46r-アメリカ海軍-g-8-wep-ジャケット-top-gun-インストラクタージャケット-中古品","title":"1974 Contract, 46R, U.S. Navy, G-8 WEP Jacket, TOP GUN Instructor Jacket, Used","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"112\" data-end=\"224\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"123\" data-end=\"166\"\u003eThe US Navy WEP (Cold Weather Flight Jacket)\u003c\/strong\u003e exudes an overwhelming presence. This\u003cbr data-start=\"167\" data-end=\"170\" \/\u003eparticular jacket, in particular, is \u003cstrong data-start=\"196\" data-end=\"221\"\u003ean exceptionally fascinating piece that\u003c\/strong\u003e transcends the boundaries of a mere flight jacket, \u003cstrong data-start=\"196\" data-end=\"221\"\u003ehaving been used in both combat and training\u003c\/strong\u003e. The first thing that catches the eye is the cluster of patches adorning the chest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"253\" data-end=\"328\"\u003e・\u003cstrong data-start=\"254\" data-end=\"277\"\u003eVF-74\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026ldquo;BE-DEVILERS\u0026rdquo;: One of \u003cstrong data-start=\"254\" data-end=\"277\"\u003ethe\u003c\/strong\u003e U.S. Navy\u003cstrong data-start=\"254\" data-end=\"277\"\u003e\u0026rsquo;s\u003c\/strong\u003e fighter\u003cbr data-start=\"277\" data-end=\"280\" \/\u003esquadrons, a combat unit that operated F-4 Phantoms and F-14 Tomcats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"330\" data-end=\"408\"\u003e・Name patch\u003cbr data-start=\"337\" data-end=\"340\" \/\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"340\" data-end=\"370\"\u003e: \u0026ldquo;LT CHUCK HEATLEY \/ VF-74\u0026rdquo;\u003c\/strong\u003e\u0026mdash;a realistic design that\u003cbr data-start=\"370\" data-end=\"373\" \/\u003estrongly suggests this belonged to an actual pilot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"330\" data-end=\"408\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"415\" data-end=\"432\"\u003eAnd now, the biggest highlight of this piece:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"434\" data-end=\"475\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"434\" data-end=\"475\"\u003eThe FIGHTER WEAPONS SCHOOL (commonly known as TOPGUN) patch.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"477\" data-end=\"536\"\u003eThis is the Navy\u0026rsquo;s premier fighter tactics school, known as \u0026ldquo;Top Gun.\u0026rdquo; It is believed to have been worn by one of its instructors\u003cbr data-start=\"506\" data-end=\"509\" \/\u003e. There is no doubt that the wearer returned from the Vietnam War. Since the school was founded in 1969, it is presumed to belong to one of the early instructors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"538\" data-end=\"556\"\u003eEven more important are the patch\u0026rsquo;s details.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"558\" data-end=\"594\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"561\" data-end=\"594\"\u003eThe crosshairs are aligned with the center of the aircraft.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"596\" data-end=\"653\"\u003eThis is a characteristic found on the authentic item and a clear point of distinction from\u003cbr data-start=\"612\" data-end=\"615\" \/\u003ethe replicas commonly found on the market (where the crosshairs align with the tail of the aircraft).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"655\" data-end=\"705\"\u003eThis difference is extremely important to collectors and serves\u003cbr data-start=\"676\" data-end=\"679\" \/\u003eas \u003cstrong data-start=\"679\" data-end=\"702\"\u003eone of the details confirming its authenticity\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is a design that truly symbolizes the \u0026ldquo;elite of Naval Aviation.\u0026rdquo;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"814\" data-end=\"869\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"814\" data-end=\"869\"\u003eThe\u003cbr data-start=\"818\" data-end=\"821\" \/\u003ebody is \u003cstrong data-start=\"821\" data-end=\"867\"\u003eMIL-S-18342C (WEP jacket) \/ manufactured by ALPHA INDUSTRIES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"814\" data-end=\"869\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"821\" data-end=\"867\"\u003eThis is a piece from the 1974 contract.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"871\" data-end=\"937\"\u003eIt is padded for excellent warmth and outstanding practicality. The size\u003cbr data-start=\"890\" data-end=\"893\" \/\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"897\" data-end=\"918\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eis \u003cstrong data-start=\"897\" data-end=\"918\"\u003e46 REGULAR\u003c\/strong\u003e, a \u003cstrong data-start=\"897\" data-end=\"918\"\u003egood fit\u003c\/strong\u003e that remains easy to wear even today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"944\" data-end=\"953\"\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"944\" data-end=\"953\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"955\" data-end=\"1001\"\u003e・Damage\u003cbr data-start=\"965\" data-end=\"968\" \/\u003eto the ribbing ・Wear on the lining ・Light\u003cbr data-start=\"976\" data-end=\"979\" \/\u003erust on the buttons (maintainable)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1003\" data-end=\"1048\"\u003eWhile signs of use are visible, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1018\" data-end=\"1045\"\u003eit\u003c\/strong\u003e is \u003cstrong data-start=\"1018\" data-end=\"1045\"\u003ein very good\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1015\" data-end=\"1018\" \/\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1018\" data-end=\"1045\"\u003econdition for an authentic flight jacket\u003c\/strong\u003e. In fact, this authentic worn look is precisely what gives it its charm,\u003cbr data-start=\"1066\" data-end=\"1069\" \/\u003evividly conveying the atmosphere of that era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1098\" data-end=\"1170\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1098\" data-end=\"1134\"\u003eThis is a piece from the active-duty unit VF-74 \u0026times; TOPGUN instructor class.\u003c\/strong\u003e A\u003cbr data-start=\"1134\" data-end=\"1137\" \/\u003eWEP with this level of story and detail doesn\u0026rsquo;t come along often.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1172\" data-end=\"1217\"\u003eWhether viewed as military gear or vintage clothing,\u003cbr data-start=\"1193\" data-end=\"1196\" \/\u003ethis is undoubtedly a collector\u0026rsquo;s item. As this is a used item, returns are not accepted. Please understand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1250\" data-end=\"1273\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eSize (flat measurements):\u003cbr data-start=\"1259\" data-end=\"1262\" \/\u003eShoulder width 49 cm, Chest width 68 cm, Length 63 cm, Sleeve length 71 cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MILITARIA 1911 ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47956626440433,"sku":"FLY-60-109","price":830.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/8241\/6881\/files\/IMG_1387_fba921e1-388c-4658-ad00-922fdc5fc17d.jpg?v=1774499637","url":"https:\/\/os.militaria-1911.com\/products\/1974-contract-46r-u-s-navy-g-8-wep-jacket-top-gun-instructor-jacket-used","provider":"MILITARIA 1911 ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}