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  1. thor

    My new batch of G-1s: Star Sportswear, Martin Lane Co, Brill Bros Inc.

    Great jackets! I agree with @HoosierDaddy, definitely keep the name tags (and of course the squadron patches!) affixed to the jackets. It’s a part of the history of both the jacket and the person who owned it.
  2. thor

    Lost World G1 Jacket Goatskin Size 48

    Grrrrrr :mad:....missed it! Lol!
  3. thor

    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    I thought only us Navy guys used the term “gig line”! Glad to hear it again in “common” usage! :)
  4. thor

    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    Back to my “lucky” M-422 to ride out that hellacious storm that hit NYC. 50-70mph winds, torrential rain, waves tossing the vessel around like a toy! It was a very LONG day! This jacket is a Willis&Geiger M-422 repro with super thick & grainy goatskin that repelled the wind-driven rain...
  5. thor

    USN Deck Jackets period / repop

    Initially they blamed a faulty pipe weld (some reports are still classified) but new theories revolve around electrical failure of the coolant pumps. Back in 1963 they did not want to assume (or publicize) that there was any fault with the sub’s reactor or engineering design. @Peacoat the loss...
  7. thor

    USN Deck Jackets period / repop

    Collection of deck jackets seen worn by crew on the conning tower of ill-fated sub USS THRESHER (jackets appear to have official USS THRESHER patches sewn on the chest)
  8. thor

    Lost worlds j23 new

    Awesome jacket! If you’re going to build the ultimate MC jacket....:)
  9. thor

    My new LW J23 arrrived!

    Awesome jacket! Perfect fit! When did you place your order and how long did it take to arrive? Wear it in good health!
  10. thor

    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    Filson waxed Ranger jacket for a stroll around the neighborhood
  11. thor

    buffalo check'd work jacket

    Greetings and welcome to the Lounge! Not exactly like the photo, but Filson makes a really nice mackinaw wool coat/jacket.
  13. thor

    Famous People in Flight Jackets

    Errol Flynn aboard his yacht in a G-1
  14. thor

    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    Been wearing black leather jackets at work lately (giving my G-1 a break for a bit). Today was my Gibson & Barnes former American Airlines pilot jacket converted into Merchant Marine Captain jacket (Gov’t declared the US Merchant Marine “essential workers” during this pandemic so I’ve been...
  15. thor

    Restored California Sportswear G-1 Mil-J-7823

    Very cool jacket! How did I miss that one on the ‘bay? Usually when I see a larger sized G-1, I gobble it right up! Congrats on a nice original G-1!
  16. thor

    Famous People in Flight Jackets

    USMC General H. M. (“Howling Mad”) Smith at Iwo Jima.
  17. thor

    Aero factory closure

    I just hope everything is back to “normal” ASAP! Wishing everyone on TFL good health for themselves and their families!
  19. thor

    Aero factory closure

    I saw the Aero e-mail; very sad to hear but very understandable in these times. I suppose every country and every business has been affected in different ways. I also got an e-mail from U.S. Wings:
  20. thor

    Is this jacket too long?

    Shakespeare: “Striving to better, oft we mar what's well.” Looks pretty darn good to me!
  21. thor

    Lost Worlds Speed Demon

    Nice jacket! LW black HH: the stuff of legend!
  22. thor

    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    So many MC jackets look skin-tight and too short IMO or appear very uncomfortable to wear. This one looks spot on and just perfect! Congrats @Carlos Wear it in good health!
  23. thor

    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    Buzz Rickson A-2 deck jacket today at the local H&R Block to get our taxes done. Brought the paperwork in my lucky Willis&Geiger map case/satchel. Fingers crossed we get a good return
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