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    Original painted A2

    Hi everyone, sorry for the delay but I have been away and very busy of late (not on the jacket front sadly). I still have the jacket and will not part with it at the moment. I did ask the chap who claims to be related to send me some more info on his brother but heard nothing back. I thought...
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    M-69 Transport Coat

    Yes, a grafted label undoubtedly. Strange thing to do as it is such a specific military label on an otherwise civilian style coat. The coat looks European – most likely German.
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    Anyone heard of Flying Equipment Co. G-1

    Hi everyone, hope I have not inadvertently started an argument here. I am not too concerned about the military integrity of this jacket. I have a number of G-1 mil spec jackets and bought this as it was very cheap and in all respects (zipper and label excepted) it does resemble an issue...
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    Big, beautiful McCoys New Zealand A-2

    Very interested in this. Could you send some pics or has it already gone up on ebay? Kind regards, Bob
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    Why is horsehide better than steerhide?

    My sentiments exactly. Although there is as much variation in hides from flimsy to armour like horse I would always go the horsehide or goatskin route. All my repro horsehides have taken a lot of patience to wear-in and for the less impatient owner this is sometimes a challenge. When I look...
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    Anyone heard of Flying Equipment Co. G-1

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    REPRO flight jackets a little too good?

    As a collector, I would always want to have originals but they are not the sort of thing you casually wear down to the pub. For me, the history of these artifacts is important and so a repro will always be just a repro – the originals are unique survivors of the past. The other issue is...
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    Anyone heard of Flying Equipment Co. G-1

    Well, the jacket arrived today and I am delighted. The description from the website was good but I don’t think they realised how early this jacket is. As I suspected, it does not have the USN markings under the collar but in every other respect it is a mil spec jacket. Small tooth Talon...
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    G1 or A2

    I think both jackets are superb. It is pure personal preference at the end of the day – the aaf had the a2, the G-1 was the equivalant for the USN so as a collector I am very interested in both. I just found this thread and perhaps should have posted my query regarding a G-1 I have recently...
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    REPRO flight jackets a little too good?

    I also remember ordering my first Aero Leather A2. I was a bit fat back then and ordered a size 48 with the red silk lining they offered back then. The jacket was very stiff and had a uniform appearance to the leather – very smooth and a little shiny. I never really wore it and traded it back...
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    REPRO flight jackets a little too good?

    As I see it, the biggest difference in modern repro companies and the original contractors products are that the former are businesses which are selling their product to very particular, fussy and demanding customers (ie: US!). The original contractors were given government specs which they...
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    Anyone heard of Flying Equipment Co. G-1

    Hi everyone, I came across a minty example of a 1950s G-1 made by Flying Equipment Co. Chicago. Label is gold on black and resembles the Werber or Dubow G-1 labels (thin rectangular) in style but there is no reference to USN, BuAero or anything military in the label. The contract no is 261953...
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    REPRO flight jackets a little too good?

    There are other FL members who have many more jackets than I. However, I have, or have had, all of the repro high end jackets in my time and agree with the comments Andrew has made. I currently have two original jackets and they are not stitch or seam PERFECT (whatever that means!). The...
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    WTB: Original M422a and early Foster

    Either contractor will be OK as long as it is an early contract. Mid to late 1950s and no later. Windflap must be unperforated and ideally USN stencil under collar. I know some of the late 1950s jackets are collar stamped but mid decade would be preferable.
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    WTB: Original M422a and early Foster

    Hi everyone, I am looking for an original M422a by Gordon & Ferguson or Edmund Church. Size wise 42-46 no bigger or smaller. Needs to be in good condition as it is for my collection. Ideally a UK seller as would like to view if possible. Also looking for early 7823 by Foster (unperforated...
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    COMPARING TWO DAVID D DONIGER A2s

    Well done Andrew – Again :) You have some incredible jackets as a result of all your patience and expert eye. I think the Doniger is a lovely jacket – all the more special for being goatskin as this leather has a unique character all its own. It is interesting to note that both Doniger...
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    B11 Parka

    Just acquired a deadstock B11 made by Moda. This is a size 42 but is quite roomy so could be worn over an A2. I have been looking for an AF parka for years and this one could not be bettered. It really looks unworn – mouton hood is perfect and soft, white drawstrings perfect, AF wing decal...
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    M-69 Transport Coat

    I have had one for a few years which I got from Aero in Scotland as part of a trade. I hardly wear it as it is so warm but I think it is the best leather overcoat ever made. The construction is top notch. Even the Alpaca lining continues underneath the three-quarter rayon lining – they would...
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    G-1 55j14 by Star Sportswear – civilian?

    Hi everyone, Just bought a 1950s Star Sportswear G-1 which looks to be private purchase. The label is gold on black but about a third the size of a military label. States G-1 Flight Jacket Star Sportswear Lynn, Mass and a contract number but this is not a military code. I cannot remember the...
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    vintage zippers?

    In the past, I have found a good way to acquire vintage zips is buying up well-worn jackets – parkas, flight trousers etc. A couple of years ago I bought a pair of F1 Reed Products nylon flying trousers. The trousers cost £20 and they had 6 spring loaded Crown zips with leather tabs on them...

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