The Japanese brand Buzz Rickson's are today counted among the few high-end reproduction manufacturers of military and casual garments in the world! They strive to make true replicas by carefully researching and analyzing original vintage garments, taking great care to duplicate the material while paying close attention to technique and quality with the goal to bring back old forgotten techniques and machines needed to make garments of outstanding quality without compromises.
The J-WFS jacket (Jacket- Flying Winter Suits), often referred to as 'WEP' jacket was produced across 4 models. The model we are carrying here is the final (C-Type) version which was produced and issued through the height of the Vietnam War from 1967 - 1973.
The earlier models were made in a leaf green shade, but the final C-Type was produced in olive green. The C-Type also has the unique style V-shape knit cuffs and is the model most synonymous with the Vietnam conflict.
Buzz Rickson's has carefullyreproduced this garment according to the original ones with all the wartime specifications. We would even say that this reproduction is even better than the originals when it comes to the construction and the stitching of the garment.
Ebba is 158cm and wears size 36 while Douglas, who is 180cm, wears size 42.
- Buzz Rickson's Type WEP Military Flight Jacket Olive - Lot nr: BR15947 - Shell: Plain Weave Nylon - Lining: Cotton Canvas - Interlining: Naval Dept. Insulation Polyester Pile - Scovill Mil spec. brass - Knitted cuffs and collar: 100% Wool - Two Chest Pockets - One Sleeve Pocket - Made in Japan
All measurements are in centimeters and measured on a flat surface. Widthis measured straight across the chest from armpit to armpit, length is measured at the back of the garment from the neck down and the sleeve length is measured from the top of shoulder of the arm to the end of the cuff. Across Shoulders is measured straight across from shoulder point to shoulder point.
