The Flight Jacket Thread

[SLAB]

amazing jackets; i hope to pick up a G-1 or M422 myself

do you have any fit pictures airfrogusmc?

[airfrogusmc]

amazing jackets; i hope to pick up a G-1 or M422 myself

do you have any fit pictures airfrogusmc?

Yeah heres the 422. Notice how much lighter the mouton has gotten from these photos of when it was new.

[airfrogusmc]

Werber

Both of these the 422 and Werber photos were shot when the jackets were new.

[SLAB]

'You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to airfrogusmc again.'

great fits!

[bluegoldblues]

Advice needed.

Found a fantastic vintage 1950's G-1 flight jacket, took this sneaky phone pic of the label...could some one tell me if this commands £595? cos thats what they want for it! great condition with authentic patches from 50's.

what should one expect to pay?

[rayw44]

Advice needed.

Found a fantastic vintage 1950's G-1 flight jacket, took this sneaky phone pic of the label...could some one tell me if this commands £595? cos thats what they want for it! great condition with authentic patches from 50's.

what should one expect to pay?

I think that's actually from 1947, but that is based off of Wikipedia. I'm not sure about the price, but some of the older models can go for quite a bit. It will depend more on the condition than anything, but it also matters if you want to spend that much on it. Can you snap any more pics of it?

[Dr_Heech]

Contract ran from '47-'51 and was the first of the G-1 designations. Star are a quality maker, and if the jacket is in good condition you could pay up to half that. But that jacket would have to be mint unissued to go for nearly £600 ! Previous designations (M-422a..etc) can command high prices if they have history/patches/photos..etc, but I personally think that jacket is WELL overpriced. You could get a custom made Goodwear for that!

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[Paul T]

My MIL-J-7823(AER), in very good condition - obviously a half-decade newer model - was £150. As the Dr says, that's a very steep price. I can only see it being worth it if they've researched the flyer and he's an ace!

[bluegoldblues]

cheers guys!! yeah would have to be a long hard think before splashing out!

whats interesting is that you mention the contract was from 47-51, the patches on the arms actually say '1956 squadron' or what ever the correct military term is, cant remember off hand.

also another noob question... the same place has a similar 'early 50's' horsehide, union made A-2 jacket WITH handwarmers. am I right in thinking that handwarmers are a much later/more commercial thing and isnt actually classed as vintage?

thanks again!

[cash]

No milspec A-2 would have handwarmers. Actually, no vintage milspec A-2 has handwarmers. Someone said that USAF has reissued A-2s with handwarmers, but it wasn't a reliable source, so don't quote me on that.

[jake431]

cheers guys!! yeah would have to be a long hard think before splashing out!

whats interesting is that you mention the contract was from 47-51, the patches on the arms actually say '1956 squadron' or what ever the correct military term is, cant remember off hand.

also another noob question... the same place has a similar 'early 50's' horsehide, union made A-2 jacket WITH handwarmers. am I right in thinking that handwarmers are a much later/more commercial thing and isnt actually classed as vintage?

thanks again!

It's vintage, but not Milspec - there were civilian jackets made with hand pockets, but otherwise cut as an A-2 (one piece back, short waisted, epaulets). It might be a 50's jacket, or not. It depends. Do they have a cloe up of the zipper? That might help determine age...

[bluegoldblues]

the G1 has a conmar zip.

and the A2 had a small silver talon zip.

any ideas?

[almostnice]

yesterday my daughter borrowed "The little Prince" from the public library.

i know that de Saint-Exupery was a pilot in WWII,but finding these two pics of him wearing an A 2 was a nice surprise.

[spidereye]

Sorry for posting this eventualy...are this consider flight jacket.bought it for $50.

[crownzip]

[patchmb]

^ That Good Wear is superb.

[SLAB]

that good wear is absolutely stunning! perfect fit as well

[Maynard Friedman]

yesterday my daughter borrowed "The little Prince" from the public library.

i know that de Saint-Exupery was a pilot in WWII,but finding these two pics of him wearing an A 2 was a nice surprise.

That looks suspiciously like Rowan Atkinson.

[davichan]

hello forum..

i need some help please..

can anyone recommend an amazing leather repair service please for my Visvim Elmdorft A-2 styled horsehide jacket.

i spoke to Visvim Japan, and with the repair and shipping it will surly come close to a $500 USD expense, so i am hopping for a domestic.

anything in NYC by any chance?

my jacket has a hand-warmer style pocket, there is a reinforced stitching that has broken at the left jacket pocket and needs to get restitched, but under the lining:

there is a nasty ripe in fabric tube at the right arm sleeve that is continuing to get worse, so i would love to have this replaced:

thanks again for any time or help.

my best

[tvshooter]

this is so badass. i think Good Wear is not taking any more orders right now.

[airfrogusmc]

My GW A-1 after a lot of wear.

Check out the back.

[Happy Hooligan]

wow, is that cape hide? The back looks almost reptilian....

[arcarsenal]

I can't rep you anymore, AF but that jacket is pure insanity.

^^when I saw that grain the first thing I thought was "gator?!"

[Paul T]

Airfrog, that is drop-dead beautiful. Stripped-down and military, but almost baroque in that abundance of texture. I shall dream of it.

[airfrogusmc]

Airfrog, that is drop-dead beautiful. Stripped-down and military, but almost baroque in that abundance of texture. I shall dream of it.

Thanks Paul, its a real beauty. John Chapman makes so mighty fine repro flight jackets. Look great with my 209 coveralls too. The Mrs calls me a farmer LoL...

[airfrogusmc]

wow, is that cape hide? The back looks almost reptilian....

It is JCs old cape skin. The stuff he was using for the first A-1s. This was a return.

[airfrogusmc]

I can't rep you anymore, AF but that jacket is pure insanity.

^^when I saw that grain the first thing I thought was "gator?!"

Thanks, its so soft like second skin.

[Charlie Delta]

HOLY SHIT Airfrog!!!

[Dr_Heech]

Wow AF ! Lovin that A1.

That jacket skin is insane!

You must have one of the best collection of GW jackets and Lvc jeans on this board.

(must spread)

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[Maynard Friedman]

Airfrog, that is drop-dead beautiful. Stripped-down and military, but almost baroque in that abundance of texture. I shall dream of it.

How very Stuart Hall-esque Paul T!