Original 1951 Dated RAF Ordinary Airman's Khaki Drill Tunic - Size 3

An original RAF Ordinary Airman's Khaki Drill Tunic dating from 1951 but the same pattern as worn during the Second World War.

This pattern of tunic is officially designated as 'Jackets Khaki Drill O.A. 1949 Pattern' but would pass for a WW2 example for either reenactment or a mannequin. Wartime examples are now getting hard to find so this would make a good stand in.

The jacket  features a four button front with two RAF style scalloped chest pockets and two lower flapped pockets, a waist belt with black plastic buckle and long sleeves. It is essentially the same as the blue serge RAF Ordinary Airman's tunic but made from a khaki cotton drill material. All the buttons are black plastic brass kings crown examples as used during the Second World War.

The tunic comes complete with its matching original waist belt which is fitted with the correct pattern of double pronged black plastic buckle.

Inside the tunic the original label is still present and is bright and legible. It states the tunic as being a size No. 3 which will fit a 34" - 36" chest and a 30-31" waist. The manufacturer's name is marked as 'Leethams (Twifit) Ltd'  below which is the 1951 manufacture date. The War Department broad arrow marking is present below this.

The condition of the jacket is good as can be seen in the pictures. It has a very bright and fresh appearance with some staining around the collar as illustrated in the pictures. Aside from this it shows very little wear. Please take time to study the pictures and bear in mind that this is a vintage, pre-worn item which may have small flaws commensurate with age. 

A good example overall which would make a fair stand-in for a wartime dated example.     

This is a vintage item which is 'sold as seen'