Original WW2 RAF Khaki Drill Bush Shirt Jacket - Size 5

An original RAF 'Shirt Bush R.A.F' as worn during the Second World War.

The bush jacket was a popular alternative to the more formal RAF Khaki Drill tunic and cellular cotton examples like this in particular. This was due to their lightweight, breathable nature which made them the ideal tunic in warm climates. Cellular cotton is often referred to as 'Airtex'. 

The jacket features a full button front, large collar and long sleeves. It is fitted with black plastic Kings crown RAF buttons to the front and pockets as are often found on this pattern. The waist belt is still present and is fitted with a matching black plastic double prong buckle which were produced specifically for the tropics and are now very hard to find. The jacket comes complete with its original insignia which includes printed economy tropical pattern eagle badges to the top of each sleeve and white cotton tape corporal stripes are fitted below these.

Inside the tunic the original label is still present and is bright and legible. It bears the title 'Shirts Bush Cellular, R.A.F. N.P' below which is the size of 5. The maker's name of 'Wm Walker & Co Ltd' is also present as is the 1945 date and the War Department broad arrow marking.

The jacket is designed to fit around a 35" - 37" chest and when laid flat it measures - 

Chest - 20 1/2"
Waist - 17"
Inside arm - 17"
Outside arm - 22"
Shoulders - 16"
Length at rear - 28"

The overall condition of the tunic is good with some signs of wear or age. It is a vintage item so please take time to study the pictures before purchasing.

A very nice example of this pattern of RAF KD tunic which appears to be untouched since the 1940s. It is complete with original insignia as well as the correct buttons and waist belt buckle. It would be very hard to better. 

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