The Flight Jacket Thread

[jake431]

It depends where you live. I've heard gibson and barnes does good work, and people swear by Aero. If you post on the VLJ forum, you'll get more, better responses, probably.

[almostnice]

Nothing special here,some sort of B-3 of unknown origin.

I dont know how old it is,prob.10-15 years,but its getting dry and worn and as i have no problems caring for my boots,i dont know what to use here.sorry for overexposure.

some fitpics,looks big on me,iam just wearing a shirt underneath,outside its some big jumper.

Does anybody knows whats best to use for this one?

[AwardtheKiller]

whats the best place to get the cuffs replaced on a vintgae g-1? or would it be worth the trouble to just do it myself?

you can buy replacement cuffs/waistband here

http://www.uswings.com/repair.asp

10 bucks

[jake431]

US Wings cuffs might not be 100% wool, and the blends pill. You may not care though. It depends on what you're looking for...just two cents of advice.

-Jake

[cheep]

well... i do want 100% wool... and id prefer real us mil spec. live in the us too... so areo might not be the best option.

[jake431]

Gibson & Barnes is the VLJ USA choice for knit replacements. Their 100% wool knits as used on their M-422a are good, and they won't hit you with customs.

Here's a video of Dave Marshall from Gibson and Barnes talking about their M-422a - check out the knits they look good.

-Jake

[cash]

It snowed, bitches.

The N-3B is now out of the basement. This belonged to my mother-in-law's old boyfriend. He gave it to me about eight years ago. The tag is worn so no idea how old this coat is.

Sage green

Coyote fur

USAF

[B-Dawg]

Does anyone have any experience with the Eastman flying caps? I've been looking for some interesting olden days style head gear, and these seem pretty interesting.

Additionally, has anyone in the US ordered from Eastman (or anywhere) in the UK? I'm curious if there is any need to worry about unforeseen charges ordering from there.

Thanks.

[tahonng]

I know this isn't a flight jacket, but zk posted his, so I thought it was okay to post mine.

It's a Buzz Rickson, size 40, even though I have a 39" chest. I'd like opinions on whether it's a good enough fit.

Really sorry for the blurry pics.

tag

conmatic zipper

Oh, and for jake: it's warm, not as warm as a down jacket, of course, but because it's permeable or something, wind will penetrate. Not a big deal if you're not waiting out for long periods of time. I wear a cardi under, a shirt under that, and thermals under that.

[edmond]

nice br navy deck jacket but i prefer the button instead of the latches but nice!

[tahonng]

nice br navy deck jacket but i prefer the button instead of the latches but nice!

Me too. That's what it has, the buttons, not the hooks. You can sort of see it on the pic where it's not zipped up.

[edmond]

buzz rickson b-10 red rib

toys mccoys

bumble bee by pherrows

[djh]

Anyone know what this is? I recently bought it but it fits too small on me, tag is worn out and I have no idea when it was made. Only thing I could make out was "made in france"

[crownzip]

Here's a photo of my Goodwear reproduction A-2.

[dave023]

Simply perfect!!

[fardin]

crownzip

congrats, the perfect a2. looks awesome on you.i wish i had one too.

wich one is it ?

sooner or later i am going to order one too.

[fardin]

a nice beginner jacket , my a2 from aeroleather.

[dave023]

I wouldn't call that a beginners jacket..

[edmond]

perfect a2 crownzip!

[crownzip]

hey fardin,

thanks, it's the rough wear 18091 contract in russet goatskin. goodwear really does an exceptional job and they're made right here in the usa just like the originals.

[crownzip]

fardin,

your aero looks like it's made from some nice russet horsehide. that's far from a beginner a-2 and will really look the part with some good honest wear.

[fardin]

thanks

well i just ment in comparison to goodwear, i love my aero jacket anyway.

maybe it was a bit much calling it a beginners jacket , or i am a lucky beginner in a2s, its my first, next stop goodwear.

here is a nice old pic of some beautiful a2s.

[daveo]

Awesome jackets fardin and crownzip!

[partytaco]

nice a-2, grant. dubow?? just ordered a bronco a-2 for myself. only 3-4 months to go.

originally had planned on a bronco by aero leather of scotland but changed to the good wear. You have both aero leather and good wear? what do you think??

[Guest patchmb]

Just out of interest what shoes or boots do any fellow a2 owners wear with your jacket.?

[fardin]

many options

i like boots, like my laredo ropers, or red wings.... or budapester semi brogues,chelsea boots. i dont have the alden indies yet but i think they would be perfect too and whites semi dress?

[daveo]

I've been wearing my J Crew Red Wings in the briar leather (very dark brown).

[edmond]

sorry cant link it anymore

for them hardcore

kinjiro-san meetup pics!

[Scoobersti]

cool pics Edmond! Thanks for the link! What makes it even cooler for me other than the jackets they are wearing is that they are hanging out in front of one of my favorite shops in Kobe (Union).

[edmond]

whoaa do you have a link for union web store? what do they sell?