Rothco CWU-45P Flight Jacket - Sage Green

Cold-Weather Flight Jacket

The Rothco CWU-45P Flight Jacket is a commercial take on the cold-weather flight jacket pattern worn by US aircrew, the short, insulated cut designed to keep a pilot warm without bunching up in a seat. This version pairs a sage green nylon shell with poly fiberfill insulation for everyday wear in cool weather. It suits anyone who wants a classic military flight jacket with working pockets and a patch panel, whether for daily wear, collecting or a period-correct outfit.

Features

• Nylon Outer Shell — The smooth, satin-finish nylon shell sheds wind and light weather and wipes clean easily.
• Poly Fiberfill Insulation — A layer of polyester fiberfill, a synthetic padding that traps body heat, gives the jacket its warmth.
• Sage Green Colorway — The jacket comes in sage green, the muted grey-green long associated with US Air Force flight gear.
• Brass Front Zipper — A heavy brass-toned zipper with an oversized pull and black tab closes the front from hem to collar.
• Hook-And-Loop Name Tape Panel — A rectangle of loop fabric on the left chest accepts name tapes, rank or morale patches with hook backing.
• Zippered Sleeve Pocket — The left sleeve carries a zip pocket with stitched pen slots on its face, the traditional spot for a pen or small item you need while seated.
• Two Lower Flap Pockets — Angled flaps cover a pair of front pockets on either side of the zipper.
• Knit Cuffs And Waistband — Ribbed knit at the wrists and hem seals out drafts and holds the jacket's short bomber cut in place.
• Flat Fold-Down Collar — A shirt-style collar lies flat or turns up against the wind.

Shell And Insulation

Rothco builds this jacket from nylon over poly fiberfill, so it is lighter and easier to care for than leather or wool flight jackets. The cut ends at the waist on a knit band, and the sleeves finish in matching knit cuffs, which keeps it neat under a seatbelt or over a T-shirt. Note that this is a commercial reproduction of the CWU-45P style, not government-issue aircrew equipment.