The Flight Jacket Thread

[almostnice]

Yeah, I went to the Aero factory and all the workers had on Red Wing boots, Samurai jeans, and beautiful chambray shirts. Some of them were even sporting the much hipper and fashionista-ish mister freedom clothes.

I ve never been there nor I will ever be,but I will stand here upright telling everybody who wants to know it or not ,that that cant be true.stop irritating noobs!

If it is,I will save up for a Goodwear! Now!

have to spread rnrswitch.

[airfrogusmc]

Yeah, the Monarch M-422 looks very cool. IMHO the early USN flying jackets are thee most beautiful jackets made in WWII. The USN spared no expense in the materials and construction of the M-422. Here's a photo of an original Willis & Geiger M-422. My photo sucks but the goatskin has a beautiful, almost transparent analine finish to it and the brass art deco Talon zip is very cool. The ultimate for us jacket nerds!

When are you expecting delivery of your Monarch?

QUOTE]

Agreed !

The M-422 is without doubt my favorite WW2 Jacket also. I've seen pics of them but only got as far as owning a 55J144 and a '68 G-1. Been looking for a G+ferguson for years but so MANY issues with old originals.... if you can find one to fit.

John said He will start the jacket in 3-4 weeks.

Custom made to my required measurements.

Seen pics of the russet and the new seal version. Going for the seal.

Had samples of the leather (horse for A-2's as well) and have seen pics of the cuffs and waistband (not mid brown, has a yellowish hue to them as per originals).

Burgundy lining. Yellow USN under the collar.

Original WW2 Talon zipper and art deco box.

I will live in it !!

Dr H Just to tide you over. The goat on this jacket is just unreal. The mouton is vintage 40s mouton and a triple stamped talon and art deco stamped stopper box. From a special russet goat John had.

[almostnice]

Oh fuck,I knew this would happen sooner or later.why do you do this to me,Airfrog? No,i dont want a Goodwear,i will spent my hard earned on a much cheaper Aero.finger crossed.

[Dr_Heech]

AF

Thanks again mate, your jacket is Awesome!!

Yeah I have a sample of the goat in russet like yours. Could've had it but went for the new seal. Cant wait...

Cant seem to +rep you or crownzip. Apparently got to 'spread it around'.

[jstavrin]

How much did that set you back? it's exactly what I'm looking for. I love G1s.

[Dr_Heech]

Oh fuck,I knew this would happen sooner or later.why do you do this to me,Airfrog? No,i dont want a Goodwear,i will spent my hard earned on a much cheaper Aero.finger crossed.

(Forward-wind two years after buying and selling said Aero, Almostnice takes delivery of his first Goodwear A-2)

[aapoli]

They don't do motorcycle jackets, but he does two a civilian style half belt which I think looks bad ass:

-Jake

Actually, I think John will start making one.

[ChuckO]

JC is the man! Now all He needs is to hire some talented help so you can get a jacket in reasonable time.

That cafe racer looks typically (for Goodwear) amazing!

[almostnice]

Dr.Heech,stop teasing me.If above man is behind GW hes still in need of a proper pair of shoes.

[Dr_Heech]

Dr.Heech,stop teasing me.If above man is behind GW hes still in need of a proper pair of shoes.

Ha Ha! No stop it... You haven't seen my shoes yet !

Maybe he had to sell his RW's to help pay for the jacket ?

[airfrogusmc]

How much did that set you back? it's exactly what I'm looking for. I love G1s.

A grand........

[airfrogusmc]

AF

Thanks again mate, your jacket is Awesome!!

Yeah I have a sample of the goat in russet like yours. Could've had it but went for the new seal. Cant wait...

Cant seem to +rep you or crownzip. Apparently got to 'spread it around'.

Dr H I like it both light and dark .I went lighter because my Aero 6552 was dark (sold it) This is the FINEST Navy repro I've ever owned and I've owned a few.

[Dr_Heech]

A grand........

A grand........

+Original ww2 Talon + shipping +customs charges = Mighty big overdraft

[Hawkeye1986]

My latest purchase, an Eastman Cable Raincoat Co. goatskin A-2. Even in a world of Goodwears ELC still packs a punch

[airfrogusmc]

I've always like ELCs Cable. Their Star in nice also.

[edmond]

real mccoy roughwear

3 days in the rain .. fuck fast

[rnrswitch]

What kind of leather? Water will do wonders to breaking in a leather jacket.

[rungo]

I believe that its horsehide.

[pomata]

damn it's fantastic.

[daveo]

damn it's fantastic.

Oh hell yes. It makes me regret getting my A2 in russet!

[almostnice]

what happened to the waisband,Ed? looks wornout already..

[edmond]

i think its from getting wet and dry

aero leather bootlegger in old horse leather

[Turntabloid]

Does anybody have experiences with the A-2 Star Sportswear contract jacket?

Eastman Leather

Good Wear

Additionally, what is the slimmest fitting contract?

[airfrogusmc]

I'd go with the GW.

I think John Chapman would be the best source for that but I don't think many of them were worn real tight. The photos from the period don't show to many real tight. I think the Navy jackets the M 422, M 422a's AN 6552s, 55J14s, etc were all made to be worn more snuggly.

[Cobblers]

I think the Werber's 1402-P is about as slim as you'd get in an A-2 although the cut of the Dubow 20960 and the Bronco can also look pretty trim due to the sillouhette.

[Cobblers]

Although if yer talking about Stars then GW will be trimmer. The ELC Star is pretty acommodating i.e tent. But then that depends on your shape.

[You Ren]

I just finished reading through all 100 pages of this thread. It only took me 3 days but it was worth it. Seems like the A-2 leather heads have been dominating for waaaay too long. As a proud owner of a black BR MA-1 and a Real McCoys Pasadena Pistol Packer Type L-2 I thought it was time someone brought back the nylon love!

Unfortunately my war chariot is not a B-26 bomber, it's a very dirty mil-spec Honda Fit that my girlfriend bought. Mm-hmm. More money for jackets I think.

By the way, I was on my way to Shanghai's first Japanese denim/ flight jacket event - Indigo Night. The guys from The Few, Fullcount & Lighting mag were all there. Pics of some amazing painted A-2's to come soon.

[edmond]

thats really great you ren! pls post pictures soonest!

[crownzip]

Nice Real McCoy's L-2 and welcome to the jacket freak thread. Real McCoy's have been making some of the best cloth flight jackets for years. I've got a Stagg B-10 I bought years ago that's really kick ass.

Sounds like the Shanghi's event was the place to be. Looking forward to seeing photos.

[edmond]

pictures pictures pictures pls!!!!!!!!