Blue USAF lightweight jacket Shade 1157, front view on hanger
Front detail of the USAF jacket with collar, epaulettes and center zip
Detail of the buttoned epaulette and collar of the USAF jacket
Close-up of the collar and zip of the USAF lightweight jacket
Blue USAF lightweight jacket Shade 1157, back view
Open USAF jacket showing the interior and label
Original US Air Force label inside the lightweight jacket
The different vintage zips on USAF jackets: Talon, Prentice, General, Serval
Detail of the collar and zip of the USAF Shade 1157 jacket

60-80s USAF Lightweight Jacket - Shade 1157

Regular price
€70,00 EUR
Sale price
€70,00 EUR
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In Stock 3 pieces available
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Original lightweight jacket issued to the US Air Force between the 1960s and 1980s, known as "AF Shade 1157" after the official navy blue color of the US Air Force.

Short, boxy fit, designed to be worn over a uniform or as a lightweight layer in spring and summer. Front zip closure — different brands were used throughout production (Scovill, Talon, General, Serval), so zippers and various details may vary slightly from piece to piece, as does the manufacturer: labels we see most often include Blauer and Bendone New York.

Each piece may show slight signs of wear or small imperfections consistent with the age of the garment.

US military sizing follows a different logic than civilian sizing: for this reason, we provide exact measurements in cm for each piece taken with the garment laid flat — chest (pit to pit), length, shoulders, and sleeve — so you can choose the right size without any surprises. You can find the complete table in the Measurements section below.

Every USAF jacket in our warehouse is a unique piece: available sizes vary over time. If the model you are looking for is no longer in stock, contact us again or keep an eye on upcoming arrivals.

Measurements

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VariantShouldersChestLengthSleeves
S Short46–48 cm54,5–56,5 cm59,5–60,5 cm58–62 cm
S Regular46–46,5 cm54–55,5 cm62–63 cm62,5–65 cm
M Regular48 cm58 cm62–63,5 cm64–64,5 cm
M Long47–48 cm57–58 cm64,5–66 cm59–66 cm
L Short48–48,5 cm59,5–60 cm60–60,5 cm61–62,5 cm
L Regular48–50 cm59 cm62–63 cm61–64,5 cm
L Long48–50 cm59–60,5 cm64–66,5 cm66–67,5 cm
XL Short49 cm61,5 cm61,5 cm62 cm
XL Regular49–51 cm61–63 cm62 cm63–64 cm
Measurements

Shipping & Returns

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Your purchase will be shipped within 1–3 business days.

Orders will be ready for shipment the business day after payment is received. Once your order has been shipped, you will receive an email with the tracking number.

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