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Thor - you are the G-1 King!
You can never have enough Excelled G 1 s ha ha just love them and I certainly have plenty!
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Guessing it is OK to post an M422A as my favorite G-1. i was lucky enough to purchase this one some years ago and consider it, for me, a grail-level jacket. First, it is in VGC in a large size for a vintage WWII jacket (size 48). actually, it is a bit too large for me. Secondly, it is worn and broken in to where it is very soft and the collar is still quite serviceable. i had the knits replaced locally. Thirdly, i purchased the jacket from the estate, in Indiana, of the vet who wore the jacket. He flew out of Dunkeswell, UK and was awarded the DFC for sinking a German sub in the Bay of Biscay (VPB-105) flying the USN version of the B-24. the pics:
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My favorite G-1 is a my most recent purchase, a Ralph Edwards E-series, size 42, made in 1984.By favorite, I mean the best fitting and most flattering.
I have three, and the best one is my Cockpit USA G-1. While it has no extra room, and is a military cut, it simply looks the best when being worn.
These are the first batch that Excelled supplied to the DOD still having the eagle label on the later ones have the DSCP and DLA labels on. Definitely my favourite jackets. Sadly i hoard the Excelled G1s!View attachment 112822 View attachment 112821
The last thing I need is ANOTHER G-1 but they are my favorite jackets and I couldn’t resist this one; a 1999 Excelled G-1 in a hard-to-find size 48. Found this one on the ‘bay at a good price. The leather is spectacular! It is reminiscent of the thick, dark seal, grainy goat found on jackets of the late 1950’s and early 60’s. I really, really like this particular jacket (and the fit is spot on).
I may opt to replace the dynal collar with real mouton but for now I’m just going to enjoy this latest G-1
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The last thing I need is ANOTHER G-1 but they are my favorite jackets and I couldn’t resist this one; a 1999 Excelled G-1 in a hard-to-find size 48. Found this one on the ‘bay at a good price. The leather is spectacular! It is reminiscent of the thick, dark seal, grainy goat found on jackets of the late 1950’s and early 60’s. I really, really like this particular jacket (and the fit is spot on).
I may opt to replace the dynal collar with real mouton but for now I’m just going to enjoy this latest G-1
I would guess about 12, maybe 14. Some repro jackets, one original M-422a and the rest are government-issue G-1’s (1950’s thru current-issue).Thor, how many G-1 you have now in your collection?
That is impressive. And it makes me feel a little better about the six G-1's in my own closet.I would guess about 12, maybe 14. Some repro jackets, one original M-422a and the rest are government-issue G-1’s (1950’s thru current-issue).
I’ve even sleuthed out details about the pilots who originally owned them, which is half the fun in collecting G-1’s.