RAF Wg.Cdr. Pilot No.5 Mess Uniform
A RAF mess uniform ranked to a Wing Commander. Consists of jacket, trousers and waistcoat. Has Wg.Cdr. rank lace, Queens crown buttons and pilot's brevet/"wings". Waistcoat is full backed with rear waist adjuster and mounted QC buttons. Trousers are high backed with zip fly, hook/eye and button waist and braces buttons. Shirt/tie not included but usually available as an option.

Date:     Undated

Sizes:    Jacket approx 38/39" chest. Trousers approx 35" waist. Actual measurements are:

Chest Width (laid flat):             20.5"

Shoulder:                                 17"

Jacket Waist (width, laid flat):  18" (when buttoned)

Length:                                     22"

Sleeve:                                     27"

Waistcoat waist:                      19" (buttoned)

Trouser waist:                         35" (+2.5" to let out)

Inside Leg:                              33" (nothing to let out)

Condition:      Generally good condition. Signs of use/wear. Wear/marks on jacket elbows. Slight wear to lapels. Waistcoat clean and damage free although the rear centre seam has been unstitched/hemmed fro about half it's length to accommodate a larger waist. Trousers have wear/marks to pocket edges. 2 moth holes on crotch (largest approx 5mm x 1mm). Both waist hooks are loose and require a few stitches to secure.Trousers have general age related fading/dirt and would benefit from a dry clean to brighten up.

SKU:             F514