Nice one Thor. Never much liked that pattern until now. Kind of a variation on an Indy jacket but a more genuine looking pattern. Tempting....
+1 to tempting. I had myself on the U.S. Authentic website "configuring to buy" last night. Two total winners in this thread with the G-8.
The G-8 is a great hybrid Indy/barnstormer/ersatz 1930's Navy flight jacket that is functional, stylish and has a military flair that I love. It's overall look harkens back to the golden age of aviation (1920's-1930's): open cockpit bi-planes, Pan Am Clipper flying boats, and newspaper headlines featuring the names Lindbergh or Earhart.
The US A customer service was first rate; I ordered a standard size 46 try-on jacket for sizing and once I worked out the details with Shaul regarding my preferred measurements and afew custom options, I had the custom jacket in 48 hours!
Just can't decide if I want horse and it's between the G-8 or an all black A-2. Maybe a "Felix" patch.
Ah, but at least you know you've got it! And it'll be ready and waiting for the Fall ...! Excellent. It looks great, man.
How do you like the zipper? I looks pretty robust ... is it YKK?
Thanks.
Sorry, I didn't answer this before...
The zipper is very heavy-duty brass, more so than my G-1s. I've looked for markings but don't see any. And I do like it.