Original A-1

[thor]

Saw this on a FB flight jacket thread. Awesome!

 

[zhz]

WOW， looks really great.

 

[zhz]

One thing I noticed is the pocket, it seems much larger than most repro, and the position of the pockets is higher.

 

[nick123]

That's something else. Those early flight jackets are so swell.

 

[Dr H]

It was discussed a while ago on FL as well - last year when it came up for auction?
Technically not an A-1 (as it's the naval variant), but not splitting hairs...

 

[rocketeer]

I love old leather , the Mrs hates it.
I doubt there are enough examples around to get a generic copy made these days. Maybe most pockets were like this, or possibly in the low position, who knows. I like this position better than the repro's(I had an early Eastman) though do find the pockets next to useless.
But hey! Thats just my opinion
J

 

[bentusian]

Looks like 37J1, a navy variant as Dr H mentioned above.

repro is out in the market by the Real McCoys Japan: http://www.superdenim.com/prodpage.asp?productid=3841

 

[zhz]

Thanks for tips bentusian.

BTW, £1750 for the repro...even expensive than their A2...price of RM in UK is crazy.

Looks like 37J1, a navy variant as Dr H mentioned above.

repro is out in the market by the Real McCoys Japan: http://www.superdenim.com/prodpage.asp?productid=3841

 

[Dr H]

Bill Kelso offer a nice example of this 'Admiral' 37J1 in capeskin - it really looks the part.
I have an A-1 from the same company (single button collar knit) in a darker cape and the workmanship is superb.
...and it'll be much, much cheaper than £1750

 

[Deleted member 16736]

It was discussed a while ago on FL as well - last year when it came up for auction?
Technically not an A-1 (as it's the naval variant), but not splitting hairs...

Yes, I started the thread. It has a really great red dragon painted on the shoulder yoke in back. The knit collar reminds me of 1950's varsity jackets.

 

[Deleted member 16736]

Bill Kelso offer a nice example of this 'Admiral' 37J1 in capeskin - it really looks the part.
I have an A-1 from the same company (single button collar knit) in a darker cape and the workmanship is superb.
...and it'll be much, much cheaper than £1750

Where do they offer this style of A-1? I see only the Gordon & Ferguson A-1. Thanks.

 

[Dr H]

Here you go: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.679591822071112.1073741974.540638042633158&type=1
The BK Facebook page.

 

[schitzo]

Here you go: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.679591822071112.1073741974.540638042633158&type=1
The BK Facebook page.

Thanks very much Doc. This A1 is exactly the type I'm feeling atm. The others on their site just don't do it the same way for me. I'm assuming that one is the victory capeskin.. it is isn't it?

 

[Dr H]

I believe so. It's the same capeskin that I have on the A-1 (albeit more russet) and it beautifully grained - exactly like originals - and pliable.

 

[zhz]

Thanks very much Doc. This A1 is exactly the type I'm feeling atm. The others on their site just don't do it the same way for me. I'm assuming that one is the victory capeskin.. it is isn't it?

I believe you can ask them to use any leather they have.