This is an actual Tiger Stripe Flight Suit, believed to have been ordered by the U.S. Marine Corps in the mid-1960s. Only the left ankle zipper facing you is damaged. The flight suit itself is similar to, but not exactly the same as, the U.S. Air Force K-2B flight suit. The individual has a stamp that appears to be a contract number and a size stamp that reads 42R.

The Tiger Stripe Flight Suit was worn by helicopter pilots, para-rescuers, and other soldiers, not fighter pilots, to stand out in the event of a crash. Not only tiger stripes but also ERDL camouflage fabrics were used, and some of them were locally made by forcibly joining a jacket and pants together.

These Tiger flight suits were not procured by individual soldiers, but by the U.S. Marine Corps through the CISO, so the zippers used are YKK and probably sewn in mainland Japan. There are other variations of flight suits with labels or with different stamps, but this one is a regular procurement among them.

There is a sense of fading and wear overall, but there are no major damages except for the zipper damage on the lower left side facing you. There are some stains, but they are in relatively good condition. There is some wear near the buttocks from use, and the color is faded. Other than that, it is still sturdy and in a condition that you can still enjoy. The item is used and cannot be returned. Please understand.

Size: 42R

Size: (flat)

Shoulder width 51cm Body width 55cm Waist 47cm Hip 54cm Total length 156cm Inseam 70cm Sleeve length 55cm