Authentic Vintage 70’s US Air Force COLD WEATHER FIELD OG-107 M-65 JACKET Large

Vintage 1970’s VINTAGE USAF US AIR FORCE M-1965 M65 1970’s PATCHED FIELD JACKET This is my Husband’s personal jacket from when he served in the Air Force 1973 His name patch is still attached and can be removed if you choose to do so The M-65 Field Jacket was a progression from the M-51 jacket, which itself marked an evolution from the M-43 – and yes, the numbers in these jackets’ names do refer to the year they were first issued by the military. Thus, the M-65 was originally constructed for American soldiers to wear in the Vietnam conflict which the US was entering back then. With its durable and windproof material and detachable inner lining, the jacket was made to withstand the often extreme climates of the Asian country. It also featured a hood that could be rolled into the collar, metal snap buttons and four ample front pockets. And it introduced a new colour tone conceived for the jungle territory: “Olive Green 107”. Even today, this transition can be traced back to some very famous movies of the time. Woody Allen as Alvy Singer in “Annie Hall”, Al Pacino as Frank Serpico in “Serpico” or Robert De Niro as Travis Bickle in “Taxi Driver” – New Hollywood’s finest wore the M-65 jacket in these seminal roles that would define them as post-modern American heroes Over the decades, the M-65 has secured its place as a style staple. Sturdy, yet soft and comfortable, and multi-functional. That’s why designers from all over the globe return to the M-65 time and time again.