NAF 1168 "SEA WOLF" KHAKI

NAF-1168 "SEA WOLF"
NXs 1404
Argentinian vegetable tanned leather stamp hand-painted SEAWOLF
The lining is made entirely of Peruvian alpaca wool.
Using American-made SUPIMA long-staple cotton
High-density and heavy Junglecloth fabric
Re-engraved original all-wool seamless threaded cuffs
1940s style copper vintage zipper

In the late 1930s, the NAF1168 (Naval Air Force, referred to as NAF) was born, which can be said to be the successor of the 37J1. It is earlier than the classic DECKZIP. From a certain perspective, it should be the early deck jacket using junglecloth fabric. It was used by naval pilots and ship ground staff at that time.

The SB2C is a bomber used by the US Naval Aviation during World War II. It is the successor of the Douglas SBD bomber. The SB2C is designed and built by Consolidated Aircraft Corporation. Development of the aircraft began in 1939 and was intended to replace the earlier SB2U Vindicator bomber. After many improvements and tests, the SB2C was put into service in 1942. It first participated in the Pacific War in 1943 during World War II. It became one of the main bombers of the US Naval Aviation.

The SB2C "Helldiver" fighter jets were assigned to several well-known squadrons during World War II, and these squadrons played an important role in the Pacific Theater. Among them, VB-2 (Bombing Squadron 2): VB-2 squadron nicknamed "SEAWOLF" is a carrier-based bomber squadron on the USS Hornet, equipped with SB2C fighters. It participated in many battles including the Battle of Midway and the Battle of Guadalcanal.

The NAF1168 looks very similar to the classic DECKZIP deck suit, with junglecloth fabric, D-shaped pockets, and wool threaded collar and hem. But the difference is that the DECK ZIP uses a blended wool lining, while the NAF168 uses the same alpaca lining as the N1. The NAF168, as a flight jacket of Hainan Airlines, is used for flying aircraft and working on deck, while the N-1 deck suit is mostly used on aircraft carriers and maritime ships.

Historically, the most common zipper used by NAF1168 was TALONM42. We use original style retro zippers processed and produced by Japanese brands. The characteristic of the pure cotton webbing zipper is that the base is an asymmetrical diamond shape. This kind of zipper is rarely seen on the market today. After time of use, it will show the true color of brass.