1950s-60s | USAF N-2B Flight Parka – Sage Green with Roundel Patch -XL

Description:

Item: Original US Air Force N-2B flight parka in classic sage green nylon with full pile-lined hood and coyote-style fur trim. Short-waisted cold weather cut with storm flap, knit cuffs and heavy-duty hardware. Features a worn but visible painted USAF roundel patch to the sleeve, giving it that proper service-used look.

Era: 1950s-60s

Brand: US Air Force issue (contract label worn/obscured)

Condition: Well-worn vintage condition with heavy, honest use. Nylon shell shows marks, scuffs and general abrasion throughout; fur trim aged; knit cuffs and hem with wear. Zips, snaps and buttons functional unless noted otherwise in measurements. Structurally sound and fully wearable, but sold as a character piece rather than a pristine example.

Provenance Note: Early USAF flight parkas like this were built for brutal airbase winters rather than the high street, and surviving service-worn examples are increasingly hard to find. The combination of original sleeve roundel, aged nylon and that distinctive N-2B silhouette gives this jacket real presence—exactly what collectors and stylists look for in authentic military outerwear. A proper cold-weather workhorse with decades of history in the fabric, perfect for anyone who prefers their parka with real patina rather than factory distressing.

Measurements:

Size on garment: N/A

Our modern sizing estimate: XL                                                                                                       

Shoulder to shoulder: 26"

Pit to pit: 26"

Inner sleeve to cuff: 16"

Under collar to lower back: 30"

Condition Notes:

Please be aware. All our true vintage items come with a story, and we cannot guarantee any item will be totally free of marks / damage but anything we think of note will be mentioned. Furthermore, a lot of vintage items gain character because of wear and tear. Buying a true vintage item is not the same as buying new and is not to be confused with second-hand clothing.

We have also tried to accurately depict each garment using a photography setup with over 90% true to life accuracy. 

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Sizing Notes:

Please take the time to measure up yourself and match to the measurements noted, the way you want the item to fit. We are only a micro business and unable to cover the costs of returns.

Buying true vintage clothing:

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