The CWU-45P was the original
flight jacket designed and
issued by the United States
Air Force. Before and during
World War I, pilots had flown
planes with open cockpits,
which subjected them to cold
weather. In an attempt to keep
pilots warm, the US Army had
created the Aviation Clothing
Board in 1917, they bared the
responsibility of designing a
jacket to fit the specific
needs for a pilot. Shortly
after the innovation of the
flight jacket took full
effect, pilots were presented
with leather flight jackets.
The jacket can now be seen
worn by civilian and pilots
alike. The jacket presents a
unique and fashionable style
that preserves warmth on cold
winter days. The CWU-45P is
made with the same standards
as the Nomex version worn by
the US Air Force when stated.
The jacket is fully lined with
quilted flight lining and the
cargo pockets are fully lined
with double needle stitching.
The CWU-45P flight jacket is
great for use in cool to warm
weather.
