USAF 60's High-Vis Orange CWU-1/P Cold Weather Flying Coveralls
This is an original U.S. Air Force CWU-1/P Cold Weather Flying Coverall in high-visibility rescue orange, manufactured by Olive Hill Manufacturing Co. under contract dated 24 October 1960. Early CWU-1/P suits from this period are significantly rarer than later 1970s–1990s versions and were issued to USAF aircrews operating in extreme or cold-weather environments where bright visibility was required.
This example comes with a sewn-on Operation Provide Comfort (OPC) patch, representing MCC Zakho, Iraq — the multinational humanitarian and security operation conducted from 1991–1996 after the Gulf War. The patch features U.S., Turkish, British, and French national elements and depicts the Kurdish region where OPC forces were based.
Three additional USAF patches were found inside the pocket:
67th Aerial Port Squadron
435th Tactical Airlift Wing
U.S. AIR FORCE tab
The suit is in good vintage condition with expected service wear, strong color, working zippers, and no major damage. A highly collectible early-Cold War flight suit with Desert Storm history added on top — an uncommon combination.
Model: CWU-1/P Cold Weather Flying Coverall
Contract: MIL-C-25786A (USAF)
Contract Date: 24 October 1960
Manufacturer: Olive Hill Manufacturing Co.
Color: High-Visibility Orange
Size: Medium Short
Material: 65% Wool / 35% Nylon (insulated)
Closure: Dual front zippers
Features: Multiple zip pockets, adjustable waist tabs, internal padding, snap collar, rescue-orange visibility
Included Patches:
Sewn: Operation Provide Comfort — MCC Zakho, Iraq
Loose in pocket: 67th APS, 435th TAW, USAF tabCondition: Good vintage condition with normal wear, no major tears, all zippers functional, bright color preserved