Greetings guys, I haven't been around these parts for some time, but picked up this G-1 and knew this would be the best place to ask: Is this an original USN issued? My gut tells me yes. But the zipper is a design I have not seen on G-1s in my online research. The faded stencil on the back which I was only able to read from the photograph says ''VP-30'' so assuming it is authentic it was used by a maritime patrol unit. Such a unit is not the most glorious aviation post imaginable so I doubt it was added for faux military civilian fashion. Finally, somebody's mum knitted these replacement cuffs. Charming or fugly?
Early 1970’s Star Sportswear military issue G-1. Looks like it is still made of goatskin, not that grain-embossed cowhide leather. Cuffs are totally “fugly” but good quality replacement knits are readily available on eBay and elsewhere.
Excellent call, Captain. I knew it was issued, and probably late 60s to early 70s, but didn't know the Star part.
Cool, thank you so much for your expertise Thor. This was a real bargain and not wanting to spoil this with an expensive restoration I think these cuffs will do: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B005FQO...olid=263OQC2V5CSG9&psc=1&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it Good brand, not to USN specs or anything but I just need it to look good. Now to find a leather repairs person that knows what they are doing.
Good call, Thor. Nice jacket Metatron! [emoji1303] But I knew some P-3 guys who you wouldn’t want to be in a dark bar with when you said that about the Patrol community. [emoji6] Trolling around in the goo at 100ft with one engine shutdown looking for subs is not for the faint of heart. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hainan_Island_incident This “peacetime” incident between a Navy P-3 and two intercepting Chinese jet fighters is real edge-of-your-seat reading. The Navy pilot certainly had “The Right Stuff”!
Thanks. Ha! I know you added my emoji but I should clarify: Not the most glamorous post as far as the civilian fashion intepretation of military clothing goes, but I am jealous of anyone with a flying licence, whether it is an F-35 or a Cessna pilot. And I should be so lucky to fly in a P-3.
Ha, I’m totally kidding as well. All in good fun and again, great jacket! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
