Portuguese Air Force Blue T-Shirt
- SKU
- PTAF-BTS
- Material
- Cotton
- Style
- Military, Tee
Description
Portuguese Air Force Tee
This is a blue cotton service T-shirt issued by the Portuguese Air Force (Força Aérea Portuguesa). It was made as a basic layer for personnel. A dark blue crest of a crowned shield with an eagle is printed on the left chest. It suits collectors of NATO-country kit and reenactors, and it also makes a plain, comfortable tee for anyone who wants genuine issue rather than a fashion piece.
Features
- Portuguese Air Force Issue — Originally supplied to the Força Aérea as a service shirt, so it has real government provenance.
- 100% Cotton Jersey — The all-cotton knit is soft and breathable against the skin, which is why militaries use it for base-layer tees.
- Printed Chest Crest — A dark blue crowned shield with a spread-winged eagle sits over the left chest.
- Double-Stitched Hems — Two parallel rows of stitching at the sleeve cuffs and bottom hem help the edges hold their shape through repeated washing.
- Ribbed Crew Neck — A knit rib collar keeps the round neckline close and stretches back after you pull the shirt on.
- Short-Sleeve Cut — A straight, regular-fit body and short set-in sleeves make it easy to layer under a uniform shirt or jacket.
- Air Force Blue Colour — A light blue shade that matches the service's colour and sets it apart from the green and khaki of army issue.
- Lightweight Build — At about 7 oz (0.2 kg), it is light enough for warm weather or for packing as a spare.
Issue and Specification
The shirt comes from the stores of the Forças Armadas Portuguesas, the armed forces of Portugal, a NATO member since 1949. It follows the service pattern: all-cotton jersey, a ribbed crew neck, double-stitched hems and a single printed crest, with a sewn-in label at the collar. Because each one was produced for and issued by the Air Force, it belongs in a collection or impression of Portuguese military dress, where a commercial copy would not.
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My third European air force shirt from these guysBought this because I already had the Spanish and Italian versions and I'm a completist. Figured Portugal would be the weakest link, smallest air force, probably got the leftovers. Expected thin fabric, crooked printing, weird sizing. Then I discovered it's also perfect for barbecues where I want to look like I traveled more than I have, the gym since it wicks better than it has any right to, my go-to travel shirt because it packs small and doesn't wrinkle, and honestly just representing a NATO ally that doesn't get enough love most Americans can't find Portugal on a map. Construction is solid same weight as my Spanish one, heavier than the Italian. Mine's been to three states, two countries, one music festival. Washed in hotel sinks, dried over balcony rails, stuffed in carry-ons. The eagle logo is still crisp, no cracking, no peeling at the edges. The blue is distinctive without screaming "look at me." For what surplus stores charge for repro junk, this is actual issued kit. Some guys only want US stuff, but real collectors know the good stuff is overseas.
Genuine issue, not a knockoff
Breaks in like good denimNone found
Now I need the Greek and Belgian versions -
Portuguese Air Force shirtSizes are not correct
Reasonable price
Very small sizes. A large is unwearable, too small. An XL is more like a large.