Rothco N-3B Snorkel Parka

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The first four digit number i.e. 6080, refers to a height range of 1.60m to 1.80 metres tall. The second four digit number refers to the chest or waist size range, depending on the garment - in this case 80 - 90cm) Fishtail parka [ edit ] M-51 fishtail parka. This was a favorite among the mod subculture. Liam Gallagher (left) of Britpop band Oasis wearing a fishtail parka at a concert in 2009.

The idea behind this 3 part system was to enable a more customisable parka that allowed for easier cleaning of the shell as the hood fur was on the detachable hood liner, not fixed to the shell as in the M-48. It also allowed for both liners to be buttoned in or our depending on the temperature and hence warmth required. It was also cheaper than the M-48 to mass-produce The M-65 fishtail parka has a detachable hood and was the last revision. It features a removable quilted liner made of light nylon / polyester batting which are modern synthetic materials. The M-65 fishtail parka first came into production in 1968. The N-3B is a USAF Snorkel parka featuring reinforced elbow patches, a full-length storm flap and inset knit cuffs for durability and protection against the elements. The N-3B parka's nylon outer shell/polyester interlining ensures that no cold air seeps in. Our hood is lined and trimmed with synthetic fur, complete with adjustable draw cord/take-up strap. If you like a tight fit we recommend sizing down from your normal size. The N-3B Parka is usually worn with the matching F1B trousers, which evolved along with the parka. Later versions of the trousers are known as "Trousers, Extreme Cold Weather" (MIL-T-6284) with NSNs in the range 8415-00-394-3598 to 8415-00-394-3619.

What Is A Parka?

Games, Alex (2007), Balderdash & piffle: one sandwich short of a dog's dinner, London: BBC, ISBN 978-1-84607-235-2 There are several different companies that manufacture the N-3B snorkel parkas, but not all of them are faithful to the original design or as high-quality as the real thing. Popular manufacturers include Alpha Industries, Rothco and Spiewak. Rothco manufactures the popular Ultra Force N-3B parka, and it has been selling the coat to military surplus stores for almost 50 years. It is of a superior quality, and yet it is much cheaper than similar parkas made by other manufacturers. The fishtail parka was first used by the United States Army in 1950 during the Korean War. Following the end of the Second World War the US army recognized the need for a new cold weather combat system, resulting in four main styles of fishtail parka: the EX-48, M-48, M-51 and the M-65. The M stands for model, and the number is the year it was standardized. The EX-48 model was the first prototype or "experimental" precursor to all of them. The word parka is derived from the Nenets language. [2] In the Aleutian Islands the word simply means "animal skin". [3] It first entered the English written record in a 1625 work by Samuel Purchas. The M-48 then being the first actual production model fishtail parka after the pattern being standardized on December 24, 1948.

p-p means pit to pit - i.e. the garment is laid flat and we measure across the armpits and double that distance for full circumference.The basic N-3B parka design was copied and sold to the civilian market by many manufacturers with varying degrees of quality and fidelity to the original government specifications. Surplus military parkas are often available for relatively low prices online and in surplus stores; they compare quite favorably with civilian extreme-cold parkas of all types due to their robust construction, designed for combat conditions, and warmth. Size is UK Large (45" chest) - but is labelled Medium (US Medium) so a person with a 42" chest wearing warm jumper and shirt would be most comfy. Afro The hair-do that simply exploded out of the head - BOOM! Also the hair-do that told everyone you were bigger,…