When did the "Dark Blue" jackets turn "Black" then??
RAF Uniform Policy changed on 10 May 2010. As part of these changes, the wearing of a privately purchased leather flying jacket with No 2 Dress, in lieu of the current General Purpose Jacket, was authorised. Previously this jacket was only authorised for aircrew. This authorisation has now been extended to all RAF Officers, Warrant Officers and Senior Non-Commissioned Officers.
Specification
Leather
Specially prepared hide.
Colour
Dark Blue.
Lining
Cotton Drill - Grey.
Cuffs
Storm cuffs incorporated inside sleeves.
Epaulettes
Secured with velcro.
Sizes
36" to 50" regular or long cut.
Pricing
38" - 44" £220 +VAT
46" - 50" £240 +VAT
Taken direct from the Aviation Leathercraft website.