flight jacket

I recently bought a damaged WW2 RCAF Deacon flight suit, the type my great-grandfather flew in, and decided to try and convert it into a jacket Some of the ends are still exposed, but they've been treated to not continue fraying The cropping is pretty high, to about battle dress length, but...

Hello , this is the 1st time I post an article on this forum. I use to visit qwite sometimes but most on VLJ. This Dubow in Shinki HH aniline leather was made by John Chapman for @saucerfiend I bought it early on and was very happy with it. I have to part with it because I'm targeting something...

Hello everyone, I'm new to the forum and would appreciate your expertise. I recently acquired what I believe to be an original WWII USAAF flight jacket and would welcome opinions regarding authenticity, contact details, and overall assessment. The jacket is in very good overall condition...

Hi there, I’m relatively new to the Forum; I’ve monitored it off/on for years, but have not had the time to contribute substantively (although I’m hoping to participate more often now!). I’m actually looking for some advice—or recommendations—concerning the best source for the most accurate...

Hello friends - some of you may know my preference for Cockpit USA jackets. I have their plain non-patched “Mil-Spec” G-1 jacket which is one of my absolute favorites to wear. I recently purchased another same one used off of eBay since I wanted a patched one to wear. My favorite airplane is...

Catching and releasing a stunning 3Sixteen x Schott A2 Teacore Horsehide Flight Jacket in size XS. Just a touch too small for me (but close enough that I could convince myself it would mold to me after some hard wearing). Specs Below for those not familiar with this very limited piece Limited...

BNWT leather flight jacket by Original Garment Brothers. Traditional A2 Jacket design minus the epaulets, storm flap and snaps and hooks under the collar. Made of hand-dyed Japanese horsehide. Tag Size: 42 Measurements: 50/ 66/ 118/ 67 cm (shoulder/ back length/ chest circumference/ sleeve...

I bought this jacket pre-owned, but it looked completely unworn when I received it. Sadly, I find it fits me just a bit too small, so I'm looking to sell it. I'm based in the US. Looking for about $375. Let me know if you have any questions. Please see the garment measurements I took below...

For Sale Eastman A-2 Slender Size 40 The slender version of the classic Eastman A-2 features a modified more contemporary silhouette, which means that the body is slightly slimmer and longer. The jacket is in great condition. No holes in cuffs or lining. Spec: Seal Brown Slimmer Fit & Longer...

Rare Early Real McCoy’s / Toys McCoy’s Cross zipped Aviator Jacket in Shinki Horsehide Sz 38 Really rare and early Real McCoy’s / Toys McCoy’s Cross zipped Aviator Jacket in Shinki Horsehide. Really great condition for a 20 years old jacket with little tea core showing at the end of the...

Hi folk, I recently bought a G1 jacket at good price, it has no label, zipper is Scovill, the collar is in dark brown mouton (probably synthetic), it has USN punched vertically on the windflap (U atop the S, and the S atop the N) it is not written as it is generally found: horizontally from...

Flight Apparel Industries Inc A2 in size 44. Purchased new at the National Museum of the US Air Force in 1984 (see receipt and catalog) and hardly worn since. An A2 Brown Leather Flight Jacket Men’s Sz 44 Very good to excellent condition. Made in the USA Manufactured at the airport in Hammonton...

Selling this jacket in the UK via eBay: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/-/203680472064?mkevt=1&mkcid=16&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0 3sixteen x Schott NYC A-2 Jacket. Size S, small. Colour: Black. Details: Chromexcel horsehide leather by Horween Nickel zippers and snaps Genuine removable sheepskin...

Hi guys! New to the forum, but for the last number of months I've been looking for 'the one' shearling jacket that I'll have for life and I think I've found it. The Cockpit U.S.A. AN-J-4 (link). Only thing I'd have them change (if possible) is maybe going with a silver zipper instead of gold...

Hi, guys, I just thought I'd share my latest acquisition with you. Just took delivery on this super clean 1962 MA-1 from Skyline Clothing Corporation and I'm very excited! This thing is in great shape. Really beautiful. Maybe a total of 3 little nips on the knits, a couple of spots on the nylon...

Having this Real McCoy's Shinki Horsehide A2 size 40 for sale. There is no mark on the leather, cuff, or lining. There is no evidence of the jacket being broken in as it still have a strong smell and still hard. Come with Tag from Real McCoy also this one appear to be an older version. Asking...

My friend visited the NANSHAN museum located in Shenzhen, China, and saw a flight jacket back to World War II and more vintage military stuff. He wants to share them with you. The Museum The Flight Jacket It looks like a Type B-6 Jacket. But this one does not have a shoulder mark...

Beautiful like new Eastman Leather Co. Monarch A-2. Gorgeous jacket. Just doesn’t fit me quite right. It’s a size 42. The measurements are as follows Chest : 22.5” Shoulder : 18” Arm : 25.5” Would like $1,100 for the jacket. Message me if interested!

FS Toys McCoy A2 size 36 Shinki Horsehide Toys McCoy A2 size 36 Shinki Horsehide very good condition on both leather and the liner. Cuffs are in tip top shape since I've never wear a watch with this jacket. The grains is developing beautifully on the sleeve. I bought this brand new for around...

Hey everyone! I started hitting the gym hard in the past year, and it means I quickly outgrew this jacket. I have worn it maybe three or four times. The P2P is 21.75", and the sleeve length is 25". Shoulder is 18" and back length is 24.5" There are more details and photos here, the jacket still...