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Similar to the Royal Air Force, the jacket is part of uniform regulations but not very often seen worn in the wild! Closest you'll find is seen in the Royal Navy's uniform regulations :

“You know what they say Rodney” ;)

I wanted to come back and say I just read your 100 Mission jacket review....you've now added to my dilemma thanks to such a thorough review! At $600( around £450) it's at the top end of my desired budget...however since filling the wife in on my intended project she's decided to fund my...

Thanks so much for your input Deacon, I was always waiting for your weigh in on this from seeing so many of your other posts! I think in the time since my original posting I've also come to the conclusion that I'd like to keep the jacket quite "clean" and just go with name tag on the left and...

Yeah I did post over there on VLJ although not sure if it’s me but I can’t seem to get that site loaded when browsing on my iPhone or iPad, only when I’m on my laptop! Does anyone else have that issue? Don’t get the same issues with this forum.

was looking at the most recent USMC uniform regulations and with regard to patching it states: “When the flight jacket is worn with the service uniform, only one unit/squadron (CNO/CMC approved) patch may be worn. The patch, if worn, will be on the right front of the jacket, level with the...

I think I’m 90% sure on which jacket I’ll go for, just want to measure up for the best fit. Any recommendations on getting patches sewn on? I’m going to go for a leather name tag and some of the aforementioned squadron patches.

Well contact him about getting a commission cheque as you’ve pretty much sold me on them!;) And agreed, I know it’s not Eastman but I don’t have the money for them and as they say, “the man maketh the clothes”! Also good to hear shipping was so easy as I’m also in the UK.

That looks great! was taking a look at Five Star since it was recommended and took a liking to this option: https://www.fivestarleather.us/collections/type-g-1-jackets/products/flight-g1-bomber-pilot-flying-men-jacket-usn-real-goatskin-leather-fur-collar Extremely well priced and seeing yours...

Ah, good to know! I liked the model of AVI’s, the 55J14, the distinctive cut on the pockets, the appearance of a trimmer fit than some I’ve seen, but learning more about the contracts and also some recommendations above I’ve seen other 55J14’s elsewhere. I know Silverman’s well, the B-15 I...

Thanks Peacoat and good to know about the right sleeve - I did also come across a patch for Chu Lai airbase which was the base 314 operated from in the late 60’s: https://www.popularpatch.com/marine-patches/station-patches/base-chu-lai-south-viet-nam-1965-1971-patch But not sure if that...

Definitely an option to look at eBay but I was more hoping to get something good quality but new that I could own for many years and allow it to become vintage with me over the years. I thought AVI LTHR option looked great and then seeing the reviews on this site I was sold, but as mentioned...

Good evening all! I’m brand new here and have been lurking for a while after coming across some of the great postings on flight jackets during my Googling. This is a wonderfully quaint site in general and I’m glad I found it! I’m based in the UK and I wanted to seek some advice on sourcing...