Scarce Original 1950s RAF Green MK1 Cold Weather Trousers

A rare pair of original RAF MK1 Cold weather Flying Trousers made in the 1950s.

This pattern of trousers were issued to be worn with the MK1 cold weather flying jacket which is often referred to as the 'Ventile Smock' today. They are made from a green coloured ventile cotton which is rare to find. The trousers are cut with a high rise waist and a wide leg and feature a metal 'Swift' branded zipper with pendant shaped puller which dates the trousers to the 1950s. Pockets are located towards the bottom of each leg and feature the same style of pockets encountered on other 1950s British military garments including the ventile smock and the cold weather parka. The mouth of the pocket is extended with a piece of material which is strengthened with lines of stitching. This folds back on itself underneath the main flap. There are tabs to each cuff which fasten with buttons whilst the front of the trousers feature twin pleats to the top and slash pockets to each side seam. Loops are fitted to the waist to which braces can be attached (one is partly broken).

Inside the trousers the original label is still present and is still partly legible. It bears the size which appears to be 8. The maker's name of 'Cookson and Clegg Ltd' can also just be seen. There is a second label located inside the lower left pocket which is illustrated in picture 10.

When laid flat the trousers measure - 

Waist - 19 3/4"
Rise - 15"
Rear rise - 17 1/2"
Inside leg - 32"
Outside leg - 45"
Cuff - 11"

The trousers are in good condition with some signs of wear and use. They display well and are still very wearable but do have some staining etc. Please study the pictures before purchasing and bear in mind that they are a vintage, pre-worn item which may have flaws commensurate with age. 

A very nice pair of this hard to find pattern of jet-age trousers.   

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