RAF Size Number |
Size ranges (Centimetres) |
Size Ranges (Inches) |
1 |
83-91cm Chest / 164-172cm Height |
32.5-36-inch Chest / 64.5-68-inch Height |
2 |
91-99cm Chest / 164-172cm Height |
36–39-inch Chest / 64.5-68-inch Height |
3 |
99-107cm Chest / 164-172cm Height |
39–42-inch Chest / 64.5-68-inch Height
|
4 |
83-91cm Chest / 172-180cm Height |
32.5-36-inch Chest / 68–71-inch Height |
5 |
91-99cm Chest / 172-180cm Height |
36–39-inch Chest / 68–71-inch Height |
6 |
99-107cm Chest / 172-180cm Height |
39–42-inch Chest / 68–71-inch Height |
7 |
91-99cm Chest / 180-188cm Height |
36–39-inch Chest / 71–74-inch Height |
8 |
99-107cm Chest / 180-188cm Height |
39–42-inch Chest / 71–74-inch Height
|
9 |
107-115cm Chest / 180-188cm Height |
42–45-inch Chest / 74-74-inch Height |
10 |
94-101cm Chest / 188-196cm Height |
37–40-inch Chest / 74–77-inch Height |
11 |
101.5-109cm Chest / 188-196cm Height |
40–43-inch Chest / 74–77-inch Height |
12 |
109-117cm Chest / 188-196cm Height |
43–46-inch Chest / 74–77-inch Height |
13 |
107-115cm Chest / 185-195cm Height |
42–45-inch Chest / 73–77-inch Height |
We state the heights in centimetres as that is a world standard, whereas in the UK we use inches for chest sizes still.
Here's a quick conversion chart for heights.
Centimetres | Feet and Inches - approximately | Stature |
160 cm | 5' 3" | XX Short |
170 cm | 5' 7" | Extra Short |
180 cm | 5' 10" | Regular + |
185 cm | 6' 1" | Tall |
190 cm | 6' 3" | Extra Tall |
195 cm | 6' 5" | XX Tall |
£32.50
NATO specification flying suit from the RAF. Makes a great general purpose overall. Please select the sizing guide to find a suit that fits your measurements.
Please note - SLIM FIT : Royal Air Force pilots usually have a physique similar to that shown in the photographs. The flying suits are therefore narrow at the waist.
Features:
Sizing Note: These suits were manufactured with 3" ranged sizing on both chest and height. The 'to fit' measurements below represent the approximate median size and so an inch either way would probably be acceptable.
i.e. a fit 38" chest ranges from 36" - 39". 170 cm ranges from 164cm - 172cm.
Please see sizing guide for more details.
For those familiar with RAF sizing, you can find the applicable number at the end of the variant description.
British Royal Air Force Flight Suits for sale from Forces Uniform and Kit, the genuine army surplus clothing company.
Forces Uniform and Kit (FU-Kit) is a division of Lagenfeld Limited, a British company based in the UK.
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