BUZZ RICKSON'S - Type M-65 - 1st OPERATION SQ. - BR15408

Type M-65
"1st OPERATION SQ."

• This Type M-65 jacket with patches is faithfully reproduced by "Buzz Rickson's", based on vintage jackets. The 1st Special Operations Squadron was established in June 1963 under Pacific Servitude. The following month, the squadron was deployed to Bien Hoa Air Force Base in South Vietnam. After flying in and out of Vietnam, the squadron moved to Nakhon Phanam Royal Thai Navy Base in Thailand in 1968, where it flew Douglas A-1 Skyraider aircraft in combat search-and-rescue missions for downed pilots. Combat search and rescue is a very dangerous mission in which the aircraft is exposed to enemy threats until a rescue helicopter arrives, The call sign "Sandy" became synonymous with the A-1. The A-1, which dared to jump into the line of fire to rescue the victims at its own peril, was an extremely reassuring presence for pilots during the Vietnam War. The patch customization is in line with regulations for the Air Force of this era, but the patches are all theater-made, made locally. Compared to the regular patches, these patches were handmade by patch stores around the base, so the embroidery is unique and distinctive. The 1st SOS patch shines on the left chest, and the patch on the left sleeve expresses the tremendous offensive power of the A-1H Skyraider. The original of this jacket is a special M-65, which was embroidered in Vietnam to commemorate his participation in the war before returning to his home country of the United States.
• Material: Heavy Cotton Back Satin
• Lining: Warp-Cotton / Weft-Nylon
• Front Fastener: Crown Aluminum Spring Automatic Lock
• Snap Button: Mil Spec Brass
• Label: BUZZ RICKSON MFG.CO.INC.
• Made in Japan
• Model Wearing Size: S (Height 170cm / Weight 52kg)
• Related Product:
  M-65 Plain Model (BR11702)

*This jacket is a faithful reproduction of the vintage jacket based on the specs at that time, so please handle the parts with care. In particular, the zipper may be damaged if it is forcibly raised or lowered. When pulling up the zipper, be sure to pull up the metal part of the zipper slowly and carefully. Please do not pull the string forcibly.

*Please avoid washing at home.

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• ※Each product has individual differences one by one in size. Thus, these measurements may not be accurate. Please measure some clothing you have, and find out which size fits you based on this size chart.

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