A-1 Jacket / A1 Flying Jacket - The ultimate Golden Era flying accessory!

[ButteMT61]

Incidentally JC has two A-1s cached on his site in domestic capeskin and horween horsehide.
What size are you seeking?

48L to a 50/50L...

 

[Dr H]

Thought I'd sourced one for you but it's too small...

 

[HoosierDaddy]

Don't blame you. And now - I think I made a booboo - the one on GW's site is cape and it's insanely beautiful! I'd love one of those, but I don't think orders are going to be taken any time soon. Do you have pics of yours???

JC is supposed to resume taking orders in a couple weeks...
HD

 

[ButteMT61]

Thought I'd sourced one for you but it's too small...

Appreciate the thought Doc. Truly! So, keep me in mind if you come across anything...the A1 is really one I'm looking for now. Wasn't figuring I'd get or find one this year though...

 

[Dr H]

Will keep my eyes open - always looking at A-1s these days...

 

[Dr H]

OK, got one for you - PM sent

 

[Buaero]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/280762444563?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649 anyone needs an A1

 

[Dr H]

Dear All

I've just taken charge of a GW A-1 in a military 46 (modern 44). Grateful thanks to John Lever for the heads up (I owe you a pint) and to Steve Salob for the opportunity to buy.

I've been keen to buy this one ever since Steve posted images in the A-1 section on the VLJF last year and was very lucky to be in the right place at the right time. John Chapman, I doff my beret to you - It's a fabulous piece of work and a superlative jacket.

As importantly for me, it's not just a good, but a perfect fit (even down to the length of the arms) straight out of the box. It fits everywhere and feels great - no kidding it might have been tailored for me...

The hide is the Italian cape and to date JC has only produced one jacket from it. The finish is almost vintage with a great patina - I can't wait to see how it wears in following daily wear in rain and shine.

It's pitch black out there so images will probably have to wait until the weekend, but I'll post something soon.

One happy camper...

Ian

 

[bburtner@moran]

WG A-1 Jacket

How does the WG fit in with the other makers of the A-1,I know it`s not a Goodwear,or Eastman.

 

[HoosierDaddy]

Well..some were made of capeskin...and actually pretty good repros. A friend of mine had one years ago. Quite nice really.
HD

 

[WhiskeyTangoFox]

I have one of those W&G A-1 jackets. It was my first real flight jacket - so I still love it to death. As HoosierDaddy said, it is made from capeskin - sort of a reddish/light brown color. The cut of the jacket is pretty generous (to me). It's very comfortable to wear too.

Noel

 

[Deleted member 16736]

I'm sorry, but what is WG?

 

[PADDY]

Merge - Admin.

 

[feltfan]

I'm sorry, but what is WG?

Willis & Geiger, a now defunct clothing maker.

 

[BenchLoom]

I haven't read all 42 pages of threads on this subject but does anyone know about the fit and quality of the Ralph Lauren A-1? They call it the Purple Label Bomber for $3999.

I was extremely impressed with the A-1 made by Chapal of France Since 1832. I was over there in September and saw the cut and quality and decided to carry it in our store Bench & Loom. It's pricey but fits better than the Aero, which is also excellent quality.

 

[HoosierDaddy]

Pricey seems quite an understatement....:eeek:

 

[ButteMT61]

Pricey seems quite an understatement....:eeek:

Understatement is an understatement.

 

[Dr H]

You're not looking at the price of an original A-1 yet, but you're In the car park of the ball park...

 

[ButteMT61]

I'll take the ballpark where I can buy a couple GW & Aeros for that much dough.
And money left for hotdogs and beer!

 

[Jeff M]

I contacted John at Goodwear last week.
Have an A1 in the que.
Really looking forward to receiving it.