Officer's Greatcoats
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Officer's Greatcoats
Anybody know where I can get my hands on one of these?
Always thought they were rather smart and fancied ever since I joined up, but got issued that awful 'flasher mac' instead.
Have tried the usual places - e-bay etc without any luck. Any suggestions?
Always thought they were rather smart and fancied ever since I joined up, but got issued that awful 'flasher mac' instead.
Have tried the usual places - e-bay etc without any luck. Any suggestions?
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You could try ebay
Have tried the usual places - e-bay etc without any luck. Any suggestions?
I don't own this space under my name. I should have leased it while I still could
Smart yes, but when would you wear it?
They stopped issuing them about 1974. They were fine for walking to work at Waddo but if you drive or cycle they are an encumbrance.
Never tried to wear one with a pully.
Like a No 1 they are fitted as well.
So save your money they are just too impracticable.
You could try for a British Warm in Air Force blue. They are far more practicable. Shorter length and you can remove rank tabs when travelling.
They stopped issuing them about 1974. They were fine for walking to work at Waddo but if you drive or cycle they are an encumbrance.
Never tried to wear one with a pully.
Like a No 1 they are fitted as well.
So save your money they are just too impracticable.
You could try for a British Warm in Air Force blue. They are far more practicable. Shorter length and you can remove rank tabs when travelling.
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I've still got mine and have been known to wear it at times; that was until Capt Jack showed up.
Have you tried the military surplus stores, of which there are many?
Have you tried the military surplus stores, of which there are many?
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Do they still have the Exchange and Mart? (that was a serious suggestion btw)
My first business as a kid was to stand outside the local Army and Navy store in Blackpool and write down all their prices, and then type them all up with at least a 25% uptick. I then put an advert in the E&M advertising army jackets and saying send 25p for a catalogue.
I got enough 25ps to cover the cost of the advert
and then ... I even got an order for a jacket 
So off I trotted to the store and found ... they were out of stock.
The business sort of floundered after that
My first business as a kid was to stand outside the local Army and Navy store in Blackpool and write down all their prices, and then type them all up with at least a 25% uptick. I then put an advert in the E&M advertising army jackets and saying send 25p for a catalogue.
I got enough 25ps to cover the cost of the advert
and then ... I even got an order for a jacket So off I trotted to the store and found ... they were out of stock.
The business sort of floundered after that
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Yes E&M is still going, but you are better off looking on-line.
Having said that, I've just spent 45mins looking for you and they seem to be as rare nowadays as a girl without a tattoo
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Try putting your size requirements in a post; you never know, one of the jolly good chaps in this forum might have one in the loft they don't want.
Having said that, I've just spent 45mins looking for you and they seem to be as rare nowadays as a girl without a tattoo
.Try putting your size requirements in a post; you never know, one of the jolly good chaps in this forum might have one in the loft they don't want.
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For Sale...1 Officers Great Coat!
I have one that I would consider selling.
It is made by Crombie and tailored by R. E. City of London.
It is ranked for a Flt Lt.
I am 6' tall with 42" chest and it fits me perfectly.
Perfect condition.
It is made by Crombie and tailored by R. E. City of London.
It is ranked for a Flt Lt.
I am 6' tall with 42" chest and it fits me perfectly.
Perfect condition.
I don't own this space under my name. I should have leased it while I still could
You say made by Crombie and tailored by City.
You may be right but I understood Crombie refered to the material.
You may be right but I understood Crombie refered to the material.
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Have you tried calling the uniform procurement chaps in DLO (Defence Clothing IPT) or the uniform policy staff (in PTC?) they may have the contact of the company that supplies the current issue of greatcoats.
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I managed to get one from stores at Cranwell last year. They had a whole host of ex-parade coats that had been made obsolete by a new model. £40 and a trip to the dry cleaners had me sorted. Worth a look to see if they have any left.
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Got mine from Cranwell and I must say that it has drawn comments from many fellow officers and even a compliment from the SWO. Very warm though but impractical on a bike. Wife also looks good in it but thats another story.............
Try Cranwell or ask your stn tailors, you will pay up to £70 - £80.
Is there a female version as I would like to get the wife her own?
Try Cranwell or ask your stn tailors, you will pay up to £70 - £80.
Is there a female version as I would like to get the wife her own?
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