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  1. Brettafett

    GW Star Sportswear A-2 Shinki 44 (more like a large 42) F/S

    Heres an an almost immaculate GW Star A-2 in a 44, more like a large 42. Russet Shinki HH is gorgeous. Measures (approximately) Pit to pit 23 Sleeves (including cuffs) 26 Sleeves (without cuffs) 23 Base of collar to bottom of waistband 25.75 Base of collar to end of leather 23 Across the...
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    1957 Cagleco 7823 G-1 Flight Jacket Size 42 NEAR MINT F/S

    All original and near mint. Nothing needs doing, but wear it. Measures (approximately) Chest: 22”+ Shoulders 18.5” Sleeves: 25” Zipper is 22.5" Back length: 26” Model in the photo (me) is 5'10, 73 kgs, 40" chest Looking for £550 PPFF plus postage (jacket is in the UK) PM me for more info/...
  3. Brettafett

    AVI Leather’s D-1 Jacket Review

    Been wanting to do a review of AVI’s D-1 for a while now. Thought I’d give it some wear over winter and see how it fares. Turns out, its fared really well (not that winters over yet). I’ve worn it in lots of ‘weather’; cold, wet & windy and at least one downpour. In a nutshell, a very...
  4. Brettafett

    Original WWII Bronco 29191 A-2 leather flight jacket Size 42 FS

    This is mine, on Ebay https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/176772652033 This is an original 1940s WW2 USAAF Bronco Mfg. W535-AC-29191 A-2 flight jacket. Russet horsehide leather, olive drab thread & mid brown knits. Size 42 Measurements approximate (taken flat & pulled) I am 5'10, 40" chest and 73kgs...
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    AVI Leather D-1 size Medium

    AVI Leather D-1 size Medium (I'm 5'10 72kgs 40" chest) Received this earlier today, just in time for Xmas!! :p This is one hellofajacket! Oozes quality and fits perfectly. This is so comfortable and easy to wear. I have a T-shirt under, it's around 5 to 6 degrees out and Im fine. Consider my...
  7. Brettafett

    Eastman Leather Rough Wear AC964 B-10 flight jacket Size 42 F/S !!

    Eastman Leather Rough Wear AC964 B-10 flight jacket Size 42 £450 plus postage PPFF The asking price is HALF of what these retail for, and hardly ever come up for sale! I bought this jacket from the original owner, who’d hardly worn it. It was near mint. I elected to have it dry cleaned just to...
  8. Brettafett

    WTB Original 55J14 G-1 40 or 42

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  9. Brettafett

    Vintage USN Brill Bros 7823D G-1 flight jacket 1971 Size 42 PERFECT!!!

    This is a BRILL BROS., INC. DSA 100-71-C-0141, vintage USN G-1 leather flight jacket, dated to 1971 Size 42 The jacket is a flawless, original USN flight jacket from the Vietnam war era. The real Top Gun flight jacket. Perfect, clean, odourless and in pristine condition. Leather, fur collar...
  10. Brettafett

    AVI Leather's B-6 sheepskin flight jacket review & pics

    Recently took possession of this AVI Leather B-6, my first shearling acquisition. I am pleasantly surprised at how light it is, compared to how I’d ‘expected’ it would feel. Leather is lovely, soft yet robust, with lots of character already. I can actually move around in this, its not bulky...
  11. Brettafett

    AVI Leather's B-6 sheepskin flight jacket review & pics

    Recently took possession of this AVI Leather B-6, my first shearling acquisition. I am pleasantly surprised at how light it is, compared to how I’d ‘expected’ it would feel. Leather is lovely, soft yet robust, with lots of character already. I can actually move around in this, its not bulky...
  13. Brettafett

    Vintage MARTIN LANE 7823D G-1 leather flight jacket 1968 Size 42 MINT RARE!!

    MARTIN LANE MIL-J-7823D (WP) vintage USN G-1 leather flight jacket 1968 Size 42 £650 MINT!!! Mint, clean and in pristine condition. Rare find! This is a flawless, original 'time capsule' USN flight jacket from the Vietnam war era. There is nothing that needs doing to this jacket, but to wear...
  14. Brettafett

    Bill Kelso's exciting new jacket line-up 2024

    Pete, from BK sent me this list of new jackets they will be adding to their line-up later this year. Quite extensive! Personally, I was hoping to consolidate my jacket collection, and settle down a bit… But that plan’s shot. Please note: I am simply passing the info on, contact Bk directly for...
  15. Brettafett

    AVI Leather's Bronco 29191 A-2 horsehide 42 F/S

    AVI Leather’s Bronco 29191 in seal brown horsehide Size 42 (with an inch added to sleeves) ••• Includes an original WWII 9th AAF shoulder patch (354th FG) With AVI canvas bag Reviewed here: https://www.vintageleatherjackets.org/threads/avi-lthrs-new-bronco-a-2-horsehide-pics.27075/ Opting to...
  16. Brettafett

    Rugged Style War-Rome: WWII-Era American Military Jackets HC Book F/S

    Rugged Style War-Rome: WWII-Era American Military Jackets from the Eternal City by Andrea Ventura (Author), Mirko Di Giovanni (Author), David Petrini (Illustrator) Hardcover – 28 May 2021 ISBN-13 978-0764361302 Schiffer 304 pages 21.59 x 3.18 x 29.85 cm Excellent condition. For vintage...
  17. Brettafett

    G-1 Original L.W. Foster 7823 2312 (1958) 40 (42) F/S RARE FIND!!!

    Heres a fantastic example of L.W. Foster’s 1958 J-7238 (AER) G-1 jacket. Its in fantastic, clean condition for its vintage. A bit of a rare find. A wearable-collectible one might say. This is labelled as a size 40 and fits well in the body, with room for a light layer. Could say it fits like a...
  19. Brettafett

    AVI LTHR G&F USN M-422A flight jacket size 42 F/S

    I’m reluctantly selling this, my second, AVI Leather Gordon & Ferguson M-422A, size 42 Its been worn lightly, occasionally, not much at all. In fact, it appears new. The jacket is immaculate, clean, knits are still taught. Its in mint condition. Reason for sale? I have three original G-1s that...
  20. Brettafett

    AVI LTHR launches B-3 Sheepskin Flight Jacket - wow

    Im not a big sheepskin guy, but this looks pretty good. Pattern and details based on an original WW2 B3 jacket (contract 43-13616 AF) https://www.avileather.com/product/b-3-flight-jacket/ 599 Euro... Comp to ELC's B-3 at £1349, or Bronson's B-6 on sale at $799, this is a bargain! As always, if...
  21. Brettafett

    The Shamrock Spitfire (2023) Official Teaser

    SHAMROCK SPITFIRE tells the story of Irish fighter pilot Brendan “Paddy” Finucane, who at the age of just 21, became the youngest ever Wing Commander in the Royal Air Force, and one of its greatest and most celebrated fighter aces during World War Two.
  22. Brettafett

    UK contact for jacket restoration, knit part replacement etc... Great work by Jules Bloom!!!

    I've just received my Star G-1 back from having the knit parts replaced (I supplied the knit parts in this case), and the gentleman who did the work, Jules Bloom, did an amazing job. I'm very pleased. He is an avid USN jacket fan and occasionally has jackets for sale also. He knows his stuff...
  23. Brettafett

    Original 1963 Ralph Edwards B Series 1040-63 G-1 size 42 MINT

    I was not planning another jacket in my wait for the GW A-2, but this opportunity came up and I couldn’t pass. Its an incredible find, especially for being in the UK. The jacket appears to be in superb, mint condition, time capsuled from the early 1960, a real treasure. My problem is that the...

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