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Well , I have just been reading some old threads on another forum and a very respected member stated that Gordon and Ferguson had 2 contracts for AN-J-3 . These contracts were 1944-N288S 24333 and 1945-N288S 32277. There is also a link to the 1945 contract...

Its in much better condition than I expected ---- the leather is in excellent condition. The zipper appears to have been replaced with a one that is a little short and the puller has been replaced . Overall I'm very happy with it . Its a little too small to wear but a nice addition to my other...

Hi everyone Well the jacket arrived today and I’d like any of you experts to help confirm that it is indeed an AN 6552. The contract number suggests it is but I’ve noticed that the stitching for the hanger is through the neckline and on other B and T’s the stitching is below the collar joint . I...

Hi Everyone, I very much appreciate the help. Just out of curiosity , I read somewhere that there was an order of 200 An6552's requested for the 23rd fighter group by Chenannault after the AVG disbanded. Don't know if this is fact but I did read it somewhere.

Hi everyone , Just been browsing Ebay.com and I stumbled across this flight jacket for sale. The seller has offered me it at a very good price and I would be interested if it turned out to be what it possibly could be. eBay item number: 203025858851 Vintage WWII USN M-422a G-1 Flight Jacket S...

Well the jacket arrived today and its better than expected . The goatskin is the heaviest that ive come across and a really deep seal brown . Much heavier than my L W Foster and possibly my Monarch . The blackened conmar zip works perfectly and the knits are free from holes and appear to be the...

The thought had already crossed my mind . if for some reason i don't like it i'll pm you . I also have a nice L W foster in my collection with what i believe to be an original vf-41 squadron patch on it and also a Monarch which is now at Aero Leathers awaiting some repairs.

LoL small world I was watching it over the weekend and i must admit i was sweating when it came to the last few seconds. Fingers crossed its as nice as it looks.

Hello everyone I've just purchased this hopefully rather nice Star 55J14 from a well known auction site . The seller assures me that it is in very good condition although the mouton fur has been replaced. I know these were produced from 47 up until 51 ish however is it possible to get the exact...

Hi thanks for your reply --- I feel that it may have been a stupid question but with so many knowledgeable folks on here i thought maybe , just maybe someone would know . ---- Its Basically been a square patch about 40mm by 40mm on the rh upper chest . I thought possibly a ranking or insignia...

Hi everyone I have just come into possession of a monarch G1 flight jacket in need of a little restoration. It requires the usual cuffs and maybe the collar at a later date. The leather is quite thick —- much thicker than my l w foster. Anyhow I really love this jacket but one thing I have...

I agree . I have no intentions of buying it but i did find it rather amusing with regards the patches and the placement of them.

Hi everyone Been browsing ebay and came across this item https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vietnam-aviator-jacket-G1-USN/233172755486?hash=item364a2de41e:g:zgsAAOSwiahckTt4 Its got me thinking thats its possibly an M422a but by who ni don't know but whats more intriguing is the fact that the name...

hi Just noticed an A2 on eBay uk. The interior is not in the best shape but the leather is. Makers label is missing so any thoughts on who this could be Item no 263561228102 Regards

Thanks for your advice Sloan --- i appreciate it . Holly did advise on a size 42 and judging by the measurements giving earlier in this post she's probably right. Just laughing to myself as since joining this forum what started as an interest is becoming an obsession --- I'm going to have to...