RAF Officers' Greatcoat Wanted
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RAF Officers' Greatcoat Wanted
Afternoon,
I am aware this has been posted before so apologies,
I am looking for an RAF Officers' Greatcoat, chest size around 40-42'' height to fit a 6' chap (being myself), I am willing to pay some moneys/beer chits/gentle back rubs for it, please PM me or post below
There are alot of airmans Greatcoats knocking about, some of them even touting themselves as officers' one, however I saw through their ruse
The only place I have found that has them is Goldings Tailors how were selling it for £1275 which I thought a tad expensive.
Any help please let me know,
Thanks
I am aware this has been posted before so apologies,
I am looking for an RAF Officers' Greatcoat, chest size around 40-42'' height to fit a 6' chap (being myself), I am willing to pay some moneys/beer chits/gentle back rubs for it, please PM me or post below
There are alot of airmans Greatcoats knocking about, some of them even touting themselves as officers' one, however I saw through their ruse
The only place I have found that has them is Goldings Tailors how were selling it for £1275 which I thought a tad expensive.
Any help please let me know,
Thanks
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Your name is John Barrowman, someone nicked the "real" prop from the last series of Torchwood and I claim my £5 token prize.
Hows that for a guess?
Or if I'm wrong, how about a Torchwood replica??? Only £250
Official Torchwood Captain Jack Harkness Replica Coat - Scificollector -Creators of the Torchwood Figures & Exclusive Doctor Who Merchandise
Hows that for a guess?
Or if I'm wrong, how about a Torchwood replica??? Only £250
Official Torchwood Captain Jack Harkness Replica Coat - Scificollector -Creators of the Torchwood Figures & Exclusive Doctor Who Merchandise
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Mine isn't very warm. I think, however, it's designed with the rest of the uniform in mind & only "contributes" to the wearers warmth... 
When I had a militaria shop I had several of these over the years and was always amazed how difficult they were to sell, considering what superb coats they were. I think £15 was the best I ever got for one - the one on Ebay's £19.99 at the moment so things dont seem to have changed much. Mind you there cant be many blokes around who are 6'3" with a 32" waist - certainly wouldn't fit me 
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When going through the attic years ago i came across my old mans flying helmet, grow bag (with 45 Sqn tabs still on), flying boots and officers great coat. The helmet looked silly on me (on the pub trips), the grow bag and boots did not fit, but the coat was perfect. First used it at RAFCC when i went for a flying scholarship test. Lincs in February, with the wind coming in from the Urals, i was toasty snug and warm. Still have it, would never part with it, but i'm amazed they are selling for over £1200! (Mind you, the moths got a bit, so maybe mine would sell for less!)
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No offence intended alert - banter chips on.
Greatcoat? Willy Woofters are go...
...not that there is anything wrong with it these days, so I'm told. Each to their own is my new moto.
Greatcoat? Willy Woofters are go...
...not that there is anything wrong with it these days, so I'm told. Each to their own is my new moto.
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Sadly, this is no longer a greatcoat. It appears to have been crudely altered (i.e. butchered) for civilian use as a sort of "British Warm". It is now neither one thing nor the other, neither military nor civilian.
The lapels have been cut back; RAF metal buttons removed and replaced with leather ones; backbelt removed; and darting removed to lose the tailored waist.
What a pity. All character and authenticity has been lost.
The lapels have been cut back; RAF metal buttons removed and replaced with leather ones; backbelt removed; and darting removed to lose the tailored waist.
What a pity. All character and authenticity has been lost.
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Have seen the odd one or two being worn at the Lincs base with the spinny-round thing on the aircraft roof. The strangest fitting one tends to drift towards the same said aircraft squadron 
raf greatcoat available
I have a proper greatcoat available for sale, below knee length, ranked, proper original buttons. I am 6', 42" chest. Bought when in Cold War Germany, 1979....hardly worn. Make me an offer? 
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I'm with LJ on this. Why would anyone want to wear a great coat, officer or not. You'll look like a grande fromage, to put it nicely. Just wear your leather 'flying' jacket and you may look slightly less like a complete pr1ck.
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You're probably right there. Mrs Scuttled strongly concurs.
I've always wanted one though. Sigh.
I'm self aware enough to know that I'm a sad muppet sometimes.
I've always wanted one though. Sigh.
I'm self aware enough to know that I'm a sad muppet sometimes.