CWU History Earlier flight jackets were made from fabrics that were found to melt when a pilot was caught in a fire As technology improved, there was a need for a fireretardant jacket This led to the rise of the CWU (Cold Weather Uniform) 36/P and 45/P made from NomexNew Alpha Industries CWU 45/P SLIM FIT BOMBER FLIGHT JACKET Size Medium $ $14 shipping or Best Offer Alpha Industries Men's CWU 45/P Flight Jacket XS $7000 $990 shipping or Best Offer VTG USN Men's Flyer's Jacket CWU45/P Sz L Green Navy & Coast Gaurd Patches $The jacket was made of a nomex fabric that is known for its excellent thermal, chemical, and radiation resistance Today air force pilots are still issues the CWU 36/P and 45/P Alpha started producing the jackets for the military in 1995 and went on to make them for more than five years
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