The Flight Jacket Thread

[tmadd]

For anyone interested in the Himel Heron, I just posted a size 42 for sale in the supermarket, but pictures and details are available in the link in my signature. 

 

I'll also be posting my Wilcox and Gibbs vintage A2 in size 44 before too long if anyone is interested in that, shoot me a PM

[tmadd]

And the Himel is up on Ebay…I think someone is going to get a steal on this one!

 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Himel-Brothers-for-Self-Edge-Heron-Horsehide-Jacket-Sz-42-Shinki-Tannery-Flight-/331340048866?

[jstavrin]

I have a G1-inspired vintage leather jacket for sale, among other things. Check the signature link!

 

Edited November 11, 2014 by jstavrin

[devilish]

^ I don't want to be nit picky but I'm going to be, sorry. That's not a G-1, it's a civilian copy that is loosely inspired by the USN issue flight jacket. A nice jacket probably but no G-1. 

[jstavrin]

^ I don't want to be nit picky but I'm going to be, sorry. That's not a G-1, it's a civilian copy that is loosely inspired by the USN issue flight jacket. A nice jacket probably but no G-1. 

 

 

I'm not trying to pass it off as something it isn't; I've always just referred to flight jackets with fur collars as a "G1s" due to the styling. I mean, it's pretty obvious looking at my pictures that the details don't resemble anything that the military actually put out (I'm referring to the buttons, but the price should also make that obvious). I'll edit my post for the sake of transparency, but I highly doubt my original description was hoodwinking anyone.

[jstavrin]

As someone who has never owned a new leather jacket, I could use some advice. I'm trying to decide between a 38 and a 40 in the William Gibson x Buzz Rickson A2 (it's gorgeous, and coming to a Self Edge near you!), but neither is jumping out at me as the "right" size. Should I expect some give/stretch with HH? 

[splash pitman]

 

As someone who has never owned a new leather jacket, I could use some advice. I'm trying to decide between a 38 and a 40 in the William Gibson x Buzz Rickson A2 (it's gorgeous, and coming to a Self Edge near you!), but neither is jumping out at me as the "right" size. Should I expect some give/stretch with HH? 

My schott felt one size to small when it arrived and the thought of trying to get it exchanged did not excite me so l just started wearing it around and wearing it when l rode my bike , it started to stretch out but it gave in a big way when it got damp from a few rides in light rain .

[Davil]

[saintkeat]

Guys,

 

Recommendations for leather conditioners to use with coated Lambskin? (Easy to find conditioners please)

 

Have what I believe is a B3 flight jacket. 

 

* Mustang paste a good option?

Edited January 30, 2015 by saintkeat

[splash pitman]

[Sigur Rós]

More pics and info on bike

[fre-co]

Looks like a moto guzzi v7 racer.

[splash pitman]

Looks like a moto guzzi v7 racer.

 

Correct , sad that its in the back of my shed collecting dust for the better part of two years .

 

Flight jacket is a Lost Worlds horse hide repo .

Edited February 12, 2015 by splash pitman

[baldy]

anybody interested in a pretty much brand new Aero A-2 Bronco in russet jerky?  doesn't fit and willing it to let it go for a cheap.

[cheapmuthafukr]

Found a near unused l-2b by skyline, Dated 1968, earlier this week. Usaf issue, but no patches had ever been put on it. I'll get some pics soon.

[cheapmuthafukr]

l-2b by skyline clothing corp., dated 1968

[SuperJackle]

^Thats a hell of a score. 

Im thinking of pulling the trigger on a WGxBR L-2b this spring; it looks like there only exists regular fit versions, correct? The slim MA-1 would fit me better, but I think the l-2b is more wearable. 

[crownzip]

Here's my old Eastman Cable Clothing A-2 painted with my pop's 13th Bomb Squadron insignia. 

[cheapmuthafukr]

1966 alpha industries ma-1. Found in the kids section of goodwill for $6. It's nice, but I much prefer the fit and finish in my skyline l2b

[bartlebyyphonics]

On 12/8/2017 at 2:55 PM, cheapmuthafukr said:

l-2b by skyline clothing corp., dated 1968

honestly one of the best outfit posts of the forum... max-tipping the fedora to this...

[bartlebyyphonics]

so, another a2 flies in to revive a dead thread...

an aero trainee in sz.44, nothing to boast on / claim brag-net points for, but is nice; I see the point of them [both impractical and yet highly practical...]

battered steerhide in non-matching panels (something I prefer...)

 

Edited January 21, 2023 by bartlebyyphonics

[Double 0 Soul]

I can contribute some.. albeit from 10yrs ago..

 

[cheapmuthafukr]

USN g1

[cheapmuthafukr]

On 1/21/2023 at 2:34 PM, bartlebyyphonics said:

honestly one of the best outfit posts of the forum... max-tipping the fedora to this...

That jacket got sold a while back to Cee Blues in Richmond VA, along with other vintage pieces, to fund an 80s De Rosa road bike. I kind of miss it, but they are easier to find than the bike.