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  1. pjman

    Cooper G-1 question

    May latest purchase was a 'blue-label' Cooper G-1. Is it possible to determine the date of manufacture form this label? Thanks in advance!
  2. pjman

    Brill Bros. G-1 label questions

    This Brill Bros. G-1 I got off eBay has a label modification I've never seen before. The cleaning instruction label was placed on top of the manufacturers' label, then both were sewn in as one piece. When I fold back the top of the cleaning label, a (contract?) number is visible, but it also...
  3. pjman

    My latest G-1

    I recently sold a Flight Apparel Industries replica G-1, and with the money I got purchased a 1971 D series Star Sportswear G-1, in outstanding condition. It's goatskin, with a Dynal collar. The leather and lining are perfect, with no holes or tears or excessive wear. One cuff does have a rip...
  4. pjman

    Vintage G-1 brands to avoid?

    I'm looking to purchase another vintage issued G-1, and I'd guidance on which brands to look for and those to avoid. I know that Irwin B. Foster and Martin Lane are considered better brands, but what about Imperial Leather and Star Sportswear? I have five issued G-1's in my collection (a '69...
  5. pjman

    My (small) A-2 collection

    My first real leather jacket was an A-2 reproduction, made by Avierx.It was given to me around 35 years ago, and I still have it. I've since acquired two more A-2's, a Cooper and my most recent, one by What Price Glory. All are sized 42 regular. Even though I'm now a die-hard G-2 fan, with six...
  7. pjman

    My G-1 collection

    I received my first leather flight jacket - an Avirex A-2 - as a gift from my parents over thirty-five years ago. But being a huge fan of Naval aviation, I naturally gravitated to the G-1. The A-2 is a smart-looking jacket, and even looks great with a tie and dress pants. But for practicality...
  8. pjman

    Washing my G-1?

    I've read several threads on here about washing leather jackets to help clean and restore them. Would washing and air drying cause a goatskin or cowhide G-1 to shrink to any degree??
  9. pjman

    Info needed on Brill Bros. G1 jacket

    The jacket in question is a Brill Bros. G1, with a label that reads 'DSA 100-70-C-0484'. Questions: Does this mean it was a C-series jacket made in 1970? Is it goatskin or cowhide? How do Brill Bros. stack up in terms of quality? Thanks in advance!
  10. pjman

    Roger Moore's flight jacket site?

    Is Roger Moore's flight jacket site no longer online, or has the URL changed? When I went to the link I bookmarked a long time ago, (http://moorecustom.com/jackets) it took me to the GoDaddy page domain site.
  11. pjman

    Questions about Star Sportswear G-1's

    How do Star Sportswear G-1's stack up against others in terms of quality? Were all Star G-1's the C series? Were these jackets cowhide or goatskin? Thanks in advance!
  13. pjman

    My latest acquisition, and first "issued" G-1

    I have four other reproduction G-1's, but recently purchased my first 'issued' G-1, a Ralph Edwards size 42 regular, made in 1984 (if I'm reading the barely-legible tag correctly?). In short, I love this jacket. It fits me perfectly, and the color is a lighter shade of brown than my other dark...
  14. pjman

    Want to buy/trade for a Cooper G-1

    I'm looking to buy - or trade for - a 'blue tag' Cooper G-1 flight jacket, size 40 reg. I have this jacket in size 42, but the sleeves are just too long. So, I'm looking to buy a size 40, or trade my jacket for the smaller size. Thanks! pjman792@yahoo.com
  15. pjman

    Want to buy/trade for a Cooper G-1

    I'm looking to buy - or trade for - a 'blue tag' Cooper G-1 flight jacket, size 40 reg. I have this jacket in size 42, but the sleeves are just too long. So, I'm looking to buy a size 40, or trade my jacket for the smaller size. Thanks! pjman792@yahoo.com
  16. pjman

    Want to buy Cooper G-1

    I'm looking to buy - or trade for - a 'blue tag' Cooper G-1 flight jacket, size 40 reg. I have this jacket in size 42, but the sleeves are just too long. So, I'm looking to buy a size 40, or trade my jacket for the smaller size. Thanks! pjman792@yahoo.com
  17. pjman

    A question for Atticus Finch:

    Hi - I have some questions about Cooper A-2 jackets, and it was suggested to me you would be the right person to ask. About 20 or more years ago, I was given a new Cooper 'orange tag' A-2 jacket. Were the 'orange tag' Coopers the commercially sold version of the Air Force-issue jacket? It's...
  19. pjman

    Cooper A-2

    About 20 or more years ago, I was given a new Cooper 'orange tag' A-2 jacket. I'm not sure, but I think the 'orange tag' Coopers were the commercially sold version of the Air Force-issue jacket. It's goatskin, with a brown cotton lining. What's the history and quality of these jackets? The...
  20. pjman

    Need info on Flight Apparel Industries G-1 jacket

    I'm new to the forum, and I'm thrilled at the kind of information I've found here so far! Anyway, I recently bought this Flight Apparel Industries G-1 flight jacket off eBay from a military surplus store in Pensacola, FL. I'm pretty certain it's not military issue, as I can't find this...

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