Where cah I research the label in a flight jacket?

[Viviene]

I have a brown flight jacket that I'm trying to research. At one time I had a link where I could check government contracts to verify the age of the jacket. Does anyone know of such a site? Thank you in advance.

 

[Mike K.]

Try just posting a pic here -or- simply type the label description.

There are plenty of people here at the Fedora Lounge who have a lot of expertise with everything flight jackets who would be willing to help.

I will also direct your attention to the Fedora Lounge WWII forum, specifically the sticky thread "List of USAAF A-2 Makers & Order Numbers" (that is IF your brown flight jacket is an A-2).

 

[rumblefish]

Acme Depot.

http://www.acmedepot.com/a2jacket/a2hist.html

 

[Viviene]

Gentlemen thank you very much. The flight jacket was acquired from the mother of a gentleman who joined the navy in 1957-1958. I'm guessing at this point that the jacket is from the late 60s-early 70s. It was made by Star Sportswear Mfg. Co. I've provided a couple of pictures so you can see what I have.

 

[rumblefish]

Retract Acme Depot.
You'll only find info on USAAF A-2s there.

 

[Viviene]

I appreciate the information anyway. I have another jacket that I believe is an A-2 from the army air corps that I'll now be able to research. I do appreciate the assistance.

 

[SGB]

Jacket dated 1972, the date is in the label.

 

[Viviene]

Thank you again. I was able to research the jacket more and it's a USN G-1 flight jacket with the year as you stated. Thanks for the help!