The Flight Jacket Thread

[Paul T]

Really appreciate everybody's help. Updates this weekend.

Won't appeal to people here, but check my sig, I'm clearing out my generic G1-ish 50s jacket for a princely sum.

[erk]

heck yeah paul. excellent choice.

[Paul T]

This is the wee fella needs a home.... check my sig for details.

Just got some hassle for lady t, she prefers this to the new one. Ah well, you can't please everyone.

[bluegoldblues]

Right, I know almost nothing about jackets but I thought it was about time I got a vintage one to compliment my denim obsession.

Picked this up for £70 on Brick Lane with the condition that I could return it if i were to change my mind. It fits like a glove (size 40) and I liked the wear on it. The Talon zip was the selling point as I think this shows age...

Could anyone here please tell me any info about this jacket, its age, value and if its worth keeping etc.

Much appreciated!!

[august_]

Anybody here interested in a Buzz Rickson x William Gibson MA-1 Flight Jacket? I have one BNWT in a size 38.

I really wish I could make it work, but it's just not my style. The quality is amazing, though, and the details are really what makes this piece.

[Paul T]

bluegoldblues, that just looks like a generic late 50s or 60s A-2-influence jacket. The main question is whether it's decent quality leather - the uncropped shots look pretty good, but on the close-ups it looks a little cheap, as if it has a printed grain. If the lining etc is pretty good, that's about what I"d expect for £70.

So. My G.1 - M7823AER.

[DocBlue]

bluegoldblues, that just looks like a generic late 50s or 60s A-2-influence jacket. The main question is whether it's decent quality leather - the uncropped shots look pretty good, but on the close-ups it looks a little cheap, as if it has a printed grain. If the lining etc is pretty good, that's about what I"d expect for £70.

i agree with Paul, leather seems cheap on close ups. on the contrary knits seem in good shape, wich is surprising... no creases on arms too. anyway it is a good looking jacket and a fair price.

maybe you could post natural light pics and fit pics. and probably give it some mink oil or whatever your favorite leather product is....

[jake431]

So. My G.1 - M7823AER.

Paul - that jacket fits like it was made for you. I'm glad you decided to pick it up. I shold probably know alreay but, what jeans are those?

[DocBlue]

Paul - that jacket fits like it was made for you. I'm glad you decided to pick it up. I shold probably know alreay but, what jeans are those?

those are here

[jake431]

Thanks Doc. Would rep, but gotta spread it around, you know the drill...man those Roy's are sweet.

[august_]

Paul T, that jacket looks fantastic on you.

[bluegoldblues]

Thanks for the info! was thinking more late 60's but I can go with an optimistic 50's date!

Quality wise the jacket is really heavy simelar to a belstaff so i'd like to think its decent, can see where you guys are coming from with the flaking..The leather is REALLY dry, will deff get some sort of conditioner.

She's also got a serious kept in a box for 40 years smell going on...any ideas on how to neutralise this?

also does anyone know of a talon zipper dating reference?

[Paul T]

Thanks for the info! was thinking more late 60's but I can go with an optimistic 50's date!

Quality wise the jacket is really heavy simelar to a belstaff so i'd like to think its decent, can see where you guys are coming from with the flaking..The leather is REALLY dry, will deff get some sort of conditioner.

She's also got a serious kept in a box for 40 years smell going on...any ideas on how to neutralise this?

also does anyone know of a talon zipper dating reference?

Your guess on date is probably better than mine, easier to tell in the flesh, and in fact 50s designs are often quirkier and more agricultural than that. If it fits you, looks good, and the knits and lining don't need repair (which I know, as someone with tons of wrecked jackets, can cost a lot) then how could u argue for £70?

my old 50s jacket, which Im selling, smelt a bit musty.. I actually used autoglym (sp?) conditioner for old car seats, it moisturised the leather, and together with leaving it in a well-aired place, totally eliminated the smell. When summer comes, as it one day must do, leaving it in full light, with UV, also helps.

[chochan]

Aero "Real Deal" 42-15142-P

See how mine is fit, just a random fit, plz ignore other clothes on my body.

the size is recommended by Amanda

Is it OKAY?

lens is a bit too wide that makes my tummy looks big though it is haha

[jake431]

Seal real deal, right? That's the Aero body shape, out of the box. I prefer more length (because I don't tuck in a lot of shirts). But that definitely fits you. Nice jerky horsehide there too.

[Megatron1505]

It looks great, but you will really enjoy it in a couple of years time when it is nicely broken in.

[halberdklown]

what size is it chochan?

[chochan]

what size is it chochan?

Seal real deal, right? That's the Aero body shape, out of the box. I prefer more length (because I don't tuck in a lot of shirts). But that definitely fits you. Nice jerky horsehide there too.

Yes, a Seal real deal in size 40

I love the jerky part on sleeve. n love smoking the smell of the leather too

[SLAB]

nice chocolate color! fit will improve once the jacket is broken in.

have to pick up my aero tonight at the post office; hope the fit is good!

[SLAB]

as promised, fit pictures of my Aero A-2 seal goatskin 38-1711P. Really love this jacket. what do you guys think of the fit?

Will be sending this jacket to Aero this summer to have the knits replaced since they have been battered by moths.

[Happy Hooligan]

^^looks good.

is that a vintage Aero? If I remember when they first started making goatskin they were made in India or something like that... or the leather was from India or my memory is getting mixed up with something else....

either way the jacket has looks like it fits great. Are you sure the knits are that bad? The leather doesn't look that broken in yet, but it is Seal so it's tougher to see in the light.

[Megatron1505]

Really nice SLAB and the fit is perfect, really suits you. Great purchase.

[jstavrin]

SLAB: Perfect fit!

[SLAB]

thanks for the comments and rep guys

yeah, its not noticeable on the pictures but one of the sleeve knits looks like it was chewed on; the other have some moth holes, i don't care , i'll wear it anyway untill the weather is too hot and then it will be off to Aero.

I don't think the jacket is that old, definitely not vintage. Leather makes this lovely sound whenever I move around

[beatle]

still my favorite..br/gibson ma-1

[airfrogusmc]

GW 1939 Werber after lotsa wear. Its less red than in the photos

[airfrogusmc]

GW Monarch M422

Also not as red as the photos

[Happy Hooligan]

smashing! on both jackets

[devilish]

Very nice indeed.

[Dr_Heech]

Beautifull pics Allen, cant rep as have to spread. Your M-422 is coming on great - never get bored of seeing it.

(werber's looking good too)

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