{"product_id":"1987-canadian-air-force-sergeant-uniform-jacket-airframe-technician","title":"Vintage 1987 Canadian Forces Air Command Sergeant's Uniform Jacket – Airframe Technician \u0026 Parachutist Wings","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is an original vintage Canadian Forces Air Command men's service dress uniform jacket, manufactured in March 1987 by \u003cb\u003eP. \u0026amp; J. Clayman Inc.\u003c\/b\u003e The jacket is made from blue wool and polyester fabric and retains its original embroidered military rank, occupational and parachutist qualification insignia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe jacket is particularly interesting for its combination of \u003cb\u003eSergeant rank insignia, obsolete Airframe Technician trade wings and Canadian Forces parachutist wings with a white maple leaf\u003c\/b\u003e, representing different aspects of the original wearer's military service and qualifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe jacket is tailored in the traditional Canadian Air Force blue service dress style, with a single-breasted front fastening with four gold-coloured military buttons. It features medium-width notched lapels, structured shoulders, long sleeves and a straight silhouette with slight shaping through the waist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are two pleated breast pockets with scalloped button-down flaps, each fastened with a matching gold-coloured Canadian military button. Two additional pockets are positioned at the lower front, and the back is simply tailored with a centre seam and no vent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe jacket is fully lined in dark grey satin-finish fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOriginal Military Insignia\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe jacket retains several distinctive embroidered Canadian Forces insignia:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSergeant Rank Insignia:\u003c\/b\u003e Both upper sleeves bear three gold chevrons surmounted by a maple leaf, identifying the rank of Sergeant, a senior non-commissioned rank in the Canadian Forces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAirframe Technician Trade Wing:\u003c\/b\u003e Above the wearer's right breast pocket is an obsolete Canadian Air Force Airframe Technician occupational badge, featuring a single gold wing, a crowned central emblem and a red laurel wreath. The badge represents the former Airframe Technician occupation, designated Military Occupation Code (MOC) 512. This trade was amalgamated into the Aviation Systems Technician occupation during the Canadian Forces occupational restructuring of 1995–1997, making the original Airframe Technician wing an obsolete form of military insignia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eParachutist Qualification Wings:\u003c\/b\u003e Above the wearer's left breast pocket is an embroidered Canadian Forces parachutist badge featuring outstretched gold wings, a white parachute canopy and a white maple leaf at the base. The white maple leaf distinguishes this badge from the basic red-leaf parachutist qualification insignia and indicates qualifying service with an authorised operational airborne formation or unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCanada Air Command Shoulder Badges:\u003c\/b\u003e Each upper sleeve bears an embroidered gold eagle with outstretched wings beneath the word CANADA, identifying the uniform with Canadian Forces Air Command.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTogether, these insignia indicate that the jacket was worn by a Canadian Forces Sergeant who held Airframe Technician and parachutist qualifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDating and Historical Background\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original manufacturer's label reads:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eP. \u0026amp; J. CLAYMAN INC.\u003cbr\u003eCOAT, MAN'S, S.D., A.F. BLUE, NY\/MT, AIR\u003cbr\u003e8405-21-899-0079\u003cbr\u003eSIZE 7044\u003cbr\u003e65% WOOL, 35% POLYESTER\u003cbr\u003eMARCH 1987\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe March 1987 date establishes when the jacket was manufactured, although the insignia may have been applied or updated during its subsequent service life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe jacket dates from the period following the reintroduction of distinctive blue Air Force service dress uniforms in the Canadian Forces during the 1980s. Its original Airframe Technician trade wing is particularly notable, as this occupation was subsequently amalgamated into the Aviation Systems Technician trade during the mid-1990s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSizing:\u003c\/b\u003e Original military size designation 7044. Although this should fit a size 38\/40, please rely on the actual garment measurements below rather than the military size code.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShoulders: 19\" across, seam to seam\u003cbr\u003eSleeves: 24½\" from the shoulder seam\u003cbr\u003eSleeve inseam: 17\"\u003cbr\u003eChest: 46\" around, measured under the arms\u003cbr\u003eWaist: 42\" around\u003cbr\u003eOverall length: 30\", measured at the back from the neck seam\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFabric:\u003c\/b\u003e 65% wool, 35% polyester, as indicated on the original manufacturer's label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eColour:\u003c\/b\u003e Canadian Air Force blue, with gold-coloured buttons and multicoloured embroidered insignia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/b\u003e P. \u0026amp; J. Clayman Inc., Canada.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e March 1987, as marked on the original label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition:\u003c\/b\u003e Excellent.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThis looks like it saw little use and has been very well preserved - crisp and pristine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn original late-1980s Canadian Forces Air Command service dress jacket retaining an unusual combination of obsolete Airframe Technician trade insignia, parachutist qualification wings and Sergeant rank badges. Of particular interest to collectors of Canadian military uniforms, Royal Canadian Air Force history, aviation-related militaria and military insignia.\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Poppy's Vintage Clothing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67962664124521,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/1559\/files\/1987-Canada-Air-Force-Jacket.jpg?v=1793761152","url":"https:\/\/www.poppysvintageclothing.com\/de\/products\/1987-canadian-air-force-sergeant-uniform-jacket-airframe-technician","provider":"Poppy's Vintage Clothing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}