Buzz Rickson's Jacket, Suits, Flying, Winter, Type WEP Jacket Olive

£479.00
By Buzz Rickson's
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If an item you have ordered is unavailable and cannot be restocked, we will contact you promptly to inform you of the estimated waiting time, offer suitable alternatives, or provide a full refund.


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Orders are shipped Monday to Friday. Orders placed after 2 PM on Friday or over the weekend (Friday 2 PM – Sunday) will be dispatched on the following Monday.

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UK Delivery Options

  • Free Standard Shipping (1–3 Business Days)
    Available on all orders over £100

  • DPD Next Day Delivery – £9.75

  • DHL Next Day Delivery – £7.00

Once dispatched, your order will be delivered by the end of the next working day.

Within one hour of your order being collected by the courier, you will receive a text message or email with detailed tracking information and flexible delivery options.

Please note that orders placed on a Friday will be delivered for the following Monday. 

European Delivery:


Shipping rates vary by zone and cart value. 

Free Tracked Standard Shipping: 7-13 business days (tracking available once scanned at shipment hub) 

DHL Express Courier (Air): 1-2 business days. 

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All orders placed from within the EU have your local rate of VAT added; so no excess VAT will be charged upon arrival and we do not collect UK VAT. This also means that you are able to pay in local currency (or the currency of your choice) to a local bank account.

Worldwide Delivery:

 

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Free Tracked Standard Shipping: 7-13 business days

DHL Express Courier (Air): 1-2 business days 

(Please note delivery pickups and postage may be affected during bank holidays and weekends).


Returns

All returned goods must be returned to us in a re-saleable condition, with no damage/ wear and with all labels still attached. If the return does not meet our satisfaction, we will deduct a restocking fee from your refund.

In-store Returns: Where the clothes have been tried on in person in store and with advice from our knowledgeable team, we reserve the right to operate a return for exchange or store credit only.

Proof of purchase will need to be provided and the item returned in unworn condition with all labels attached within 14 days of purchase. 
Please take reasonable care to ensure that goods are not damaged. Returns that are damaged, altered or without original labels will not be accepted except in the case of faulty goods, where your statutory rights apply.*

*If an item is returned to us with a need to prepare it for resale due to: odour, stray hairs or an excess of other lint, being poorly re-packaged or any other need for cleaning a restocking fee will be charged to cover the costs.

The purchase of "Sale" items are non-returnable. Either for exchange, credit note or refund, when the purchase has been made in-store. 

Online: 

Orders placed within the UK: Upon receipt of goods, you have a total of 28 days to return the goods to us. Please arrange shipping at your own cost, via a tracked and insured service. Please clearly mark the parcel for "Returns" and send items in their original condition. Returns that are damaged, altered or without original labels will not be accepted and will be sent back to you.

Orders Placed outside the UK: Upon receipt of goods, you have a total of 28 days to return the goods to us. We offer returns labels for orders placed outside the UK, please contact us at info@clutch-cafe.com to arrange a label for you.
The cost of this is deducted from your refund total and this method ensures that the package reaches us safely and without incurring import charges. 
Returns that are damaged, altered or without original labels will not be accepted and will be sent back to you.
If you return items without using our prepaid shipping labels, you are liable for all postage costs incurred including any import duties we are charged, these will be deducted from your refund total. 
We do not process exchanges for international orders. If you require an exchange, please return your goods to us for a refund and then place a new order for the desired size/item.


We reserve the right to charge a 10% re-stocking fee in the case of damaged goods in need of cleaning. 

Refunds will be made to the original purchaser's card and processed within 14 days on receipt of the returned item(s).

Pickup available at 78-80 Great Portland Street, Fitzrovia, W1W 7NT, London UK

Usually ready in 24 hours

The J-WFS (Jacket – Flying Winter Suits), better known as the WEP jacket, was developed for US Navy pilots as a lightweight flight jacket designed to provide warmth and freedom of movement in the cockpit. Produced across four distinct models, the jacket evolved over time, with each version reflecting changes in military specification and design.

The example reproduced here by Buzz Rickson’s is the final C-Type model, produced and issued between 1967 and 1973, during the height of the Vietnam War. While the earlier versions were made in a distinctive leaf green shade, the C-Type adopted an olive green finish, giving it the look most closely associated with the period. Its defining detail is the distinctive V-shaped knitted cuffs, setting it apart from the earlier models.

As always, construction is faithful to the original military specification, combining an olive plain-weave nylon outer shell with a full cotton-canvas lining and a nylon-and-polyester pile interlining for added warmth. A wool rib-knit collar and cuffs, gathered fabric-covered waistband and action back provide a comfortable fit and greater freedom of movement through the shoulders. Practical details include two large flap-covered front patch pockets, a utility pocket on the left upper sleeve and an internal wind flap. The front fastening features a SCOVILL-marked brass zipper finished with a horsehide pull tab.

As ever, Buzz Rickson’s attention to detail is what makes this reproduction stand out, from the materials and construction to the smaller hardware details. A distinctive piece of American naval aviation history, the WEP jacket combines a functional military design with a character that works just as well today.

  • Plain weave nylon outer shell (100% Nylon)
  • Cotton canvas lining (100% Cotton)
  • Inter Lining: Insulation Polyester Pile (70% Nylon / 30％ Polyester)
  • knit Parts: 100% Wool
  • Fastener: Mil Specs Brass
  • Button: Mil Specs urea
  • Snap: Mil Specs Brass
  • Label: Buzz Rickson Mfg.Co., Inc.
  • Made in Japan

 

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