1940s British Royal Air Force Greatcoat
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- 5' 10", 158lbs / 178cm, 72.5kg. Size L.
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This greatcoat is inspired by the 1940s RAF coat worn during WWII. Originally worn by members of the British Royal Air Force in colder conditions, it was made of thick wool, which was the go-to material before the advent of synthetic fibers. While the wool provided warmth, it wasn't particularly wind or water resistant, making it more suitable for officers away from the front lines. Due to its limitations in extreme weather conditions, it became more of a ceremonial piece from the 1960s onward.
Our version of the coat is tailored for a better fit than the original while retaining its classic details. -
**Model - 5' 10", 158lbs / 178cm, 72.5kg. Size L.**
Please use this info as a general guide as measurements are approximate.
Size Shoulder Chest S 18.1" / 46 cm 40.9" / 104 cm M 18.5" / 47 cm 42.5" / 108 cm L 19.3" / 49 cm 44.1" / 112 cm XL 19.7" / 50 cm 45.7" / 116 cm XXL 20.1" / 51 cm 47.2" / 120 cm
Size Center Back Length Sleeve S 40.6" / 103 cm 23.2" / 59 cm M 40.9" / 104 cm 23.6" / 60 cm L 41.3" / 105 cm 24.0" / 61 cm XL 41.7" / 106 cm 24.4" / 62 cm XXL 41.7" / 106 cm 24.8" / 63 cm In order to best determine fit, it may be helpful to compare our garment’s measurements to a similar garment you already own. Lay your garment on a flat surface and take all measurements from the outside of the garment.
Click here to check out our Garment Measuring Guide.
** If you are still confused, you can Contact Us to help you choose the size. **
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- 30 oz melton wool, 100% wool
- Bemberg™ cuprammonium rayon lining and sleeve lining
- COATS® sewing threads
- Antique style brass button
- Dry clean
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- Dry clean
This greatcoat is inspired by the 1940s RAF coat worn during WWII. Originally worn by members of the British Royal Air Force in colder conditions, it was made of thick wool, which was the go-to material before the advent of synthetic fibers. While the wool provided warmth, it wasn't particularly wind or water resistant, making it more suitable for officers away from the front lines. Due to its limitations in extreme weather conditions, it became more of a ceremonial piece from the 1960s onward.
Our version of the coat is tailored for a better fit than the original while retaining its classic details.
Please use this info as a general guide as measurements are approximate.
Size | Shoulder | Chest |
S | 18.1" / 46 cm | 40.9" / 104 cm |
M | 18.5" / 47 cm | 42.5" / 108 cm |
L | 19.3" / 49 cm | 44.1" / 112 cm |
XL | 19.7" / 50 cm | 45.7" / 116 cm |
XXL | 20.1" / 51 cm | 47.2" / 120 cm |
Size | Center Back Length | Sleeve |
S | 40.6" / 103 cm | 23.2" / 59 cm |
M | 40.9" / 104 cm | 23.6" / 60 cm |
L | 41.3" / 105 cm | 24.0" / 61 cm |
XL | 41.7" / 106 cm | 24.4" / 62 cm |
XXL | 41.7" / 106 cm | 24.8" / 63 cm |
In order to best determine fit, it may be helpful to compare our garment’s measurements to a similar garment you already own. Lay your garment on a flat surface and take all measurements from the outside of the garment.
Click here to check out our Garment Measuring Guide.
** If you are still confused, you can Contact Us to help you choose the size. **
- 30 oz melton wool, 100% wool
- Bemberg™ cuprammonium rayon lining and sleeve lining
- COATS® sewing threads
- Antique style brass button
- Dry clean
- Dry clean