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  1. G-1_USN_USMC_USCG

    G-1 Jacket for USCG

    Thanks, Seb for the quick response. Cheers, Mike
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    G-1 Jacket for USCG

    Fellow Collectors, Just got a G-1 that has two labels in it. It has the US Wings label and a Cooper Sportswear label. This jacket has the side pockets that US Wings puts in the USCG jackets. Was this jacket one of the prototype jackets that US Wings developed to get the contract away from...
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    Recommendations to remove glue residue

    Fellow G-1 Jacket Collectors, Good evening and Happy New Year. Hope you all had a safe and restful holiday. I have a question. I recently acquired a very pristine Orchard M/C G-1 jacket owned by a US Coast Guardsman. Only item I removed was the velcro name tag tape. However, when I...
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    Monarch G-1 Zipper

    Fellow G-1 Jacket collectors, I have a question on the brand of zipper that was used on the Monarch G-1's, circa 1950s. I recently bought a 1950s vintage Monarch G-1 that unfortunately has a small cut in the zipper tape (which I understand is very difficult to repair). I was looking to see...
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    Irwin Foster G-1 Sizing Question

    Peacoat, Good evening. The description says it is a 1962 or 1963 jacket. Label reads: Jacket, Flying, Man's Intermediate, Type G-1 Spec. MIL-J-7823C (WEP) Irvin B. Foster Sptswear Company Contract No. DSA-10003081 Size 46 Thanks for your time and your advice...
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    Irwin Foster G-1 Sizing Question

    Fellow G-1 Collectors, I am looking at a Irwin B. Foster G-1 on eBay in Size 46. I tend to fit a larger 46 to a 48. Based on your experience, would the IB Foster 46 be a bit snug for me? Just wondering if it is worth the bidding. Thanks Cheers, Mike
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    Vintage G-1 brands to avoid?

    Shipmate, I am looking at a Irwin B. Foster G-1 on eBay in Size 46. I tend to fit a larger 46 to a 48. Based on your experience, would the IB Foster 46 be a bit snug for me? Just wondering if it is worth the bidding. Thanks Cheers, Mike
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    Fair Price for a Cagleco G-1 (Korean War Vintage)

    One question, Shipmates. Just acquired a Cagleco Sportswear G-1. Contract number is N383-28657A. Can anyone tell what year this contract number matches.....I assume it is sometime in the 1950s. Thanks so much. Cheers, Mike
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    Production Year for G-1

    Shipmates, Good evening. I have just one question: What year does this contract number match up with? Cagleco Sportswear N383-39321A? Thanks for the help. Cheers, Mike
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    Fair Price for a Cagleco G-1 (Korean War Vintage)

    Fellow G-1 collectors, Just wanted to inquire as to what you think would be a fair price for a Cagleco G-1 in Excellent condition? Saw one on eBay and the asking price seems to be too high. Just wanted to know what is fair. Thanks for the counsel and advice. Cheers, Mike
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    G-1 Jacket Provenance

    Shipmates, Good evening. Was just wondering if I could get some sage advice from the G-1 collectors. Saw the following label on a jacket and was wondering if it was a 1960's vintage issue jacket: BUREAU OF AERONAUTICS USN FLIGHT JACKET INTERMEDIATE G-1SPECIFICATION NO. MIL-J-7823 (AER)...
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    G-1 Jacket without a Fur Collar

    Fellow Jacket Collectors, Was just wondering if anyone had come across any documentation to support removing the fur collar from the G-1 jacket in hot climates (e.g. Cockpit USA sells a G-1 jacket version (the "Forrestal" version) which is supposed to imitate what some Vietnam War aviators...
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    Excelled Sheepskin and Leather Company G-1 Jackets

    Deacon, Your write-up on the Cockpit USA 100 Mission G-1 jacket was "spot on!" I got one and it fits just as your said....a bit more like a 47 than an 48. Got me turned on to the Cockpit USA Vintage G-1 Jackets with patches. I got the A-7 Intruder jacket and the "Classic Vintage" jacket...
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    Fair price for a G-1, MIL-J-7823B

    Thanks to all my fellow G-1 collectors for your advice and counsel. I took your advice and "pulled the trigger" on this jacket. One more truly vintage G-1 to add to my totally "wearable" collection. Rest assured that I truly trust your advice and counsel. Thanks for your help. Cheers, Mike
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    Fair price for a G-1, MIL-J-7823B

    Size would be 46.
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    Fair price for a G-1, MIL-J-7823B

    Fellow G-1 Collectors, Was just inquiring as what you think a fair price would be for a B series G-1 jacket (leather in great condition, collar in great condition, lining in great condition, waist band knits in good condition, cuffs have some moth holes...overall a very outstanding jacket). I...
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    Cockpit 100 Mission G-1

    Deacon, Good evening. I just ordered one of these and the store I got it from has 48s on back order and 50s in stock. I am like you...46s fit but a bit short and tight (trim), while 48s are a bit roomy and comfortable....just a bit longer in the torso. Would you recommend I go with the 50...
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    Raph Edwards Sportswear G-1

    Teammates, Thank you all for the advice and counsel. Here are a few pictures of the jacket for your review and appreciation. Looking forward to your thoughts, inputs, etc. Thanks, Mike
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    Cockpit 100 Mission G-1

    Deacon221, I found a "100 mission" G-1 jacket by Cockpit USA on eBay for $588.05. Is that a good price for this "one of a kind" Naval Flight Jacket? Based on your previous posts, if you like a reproduction like this one, then I think it must be one to add to the collection. Would appreciate...
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    Raph Edwards Sportswear G-1

    Fellow G-1 Collectors, Just looking for a little help. I just purchased a Ralph Edwards G-1 with the following contract designation: DSA-1-4342-64-C, MIL-J-7823C (WEP). I am assuming this jacket came from a lot issued in 1964 to 1965. Am I correct? Looks to be a very nice jacket with a...

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