WW1 flying coats

[thedebonair]

Hello everyone

As i'm doing more and more research, the design of the WW1 flying coats caught my attention. I am aware that there are not any real 'contracts' such as with a lot of WW2 flying jackets, but does anyone know makers who manufacture a respectable reproduction? I've already come across Eastman, but their coat isn't sheepskin lined, and also Chapal, which I do not think is worth the money. Any suggestions are certainly welcome!

 

[Dr H]

Long and short versions of the RFC uniform.

https://thehistorybunker.co.uk/ww1-...ld-war-1-RFC-Royal-Flying-Corps-leather-coat?

https://historybunker.com/product/ww1-british-royal-flying-corps-rfc-leather-coat-short-version/

Noble House offer a 'von Richthofen jacket' http://www.noble-house.eu/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=41&language=us

Can't comment on the quality, but an additional reference (if you haven't already seen it): http://thevintageaviator.co.nz/uniforms

Finally, this one is for sale from John Jeter (present on here and VLJF, )http://www.vintageleatherjackets.org/threads/history-bunker-ww1-imperial-german-pilots-jacket.20711/).

 

[thedebonair]

Long and short versions of the RFC uniform.


Finally, this one is for sale from John Jeter (present on here and VLJF, )http://www.vintageleatherjackets.org/threads/history-bunker-ww1-imperial-german-pilots-jacket.20711/).

Thanks for the links, the one on VLJ looks a lot like the Eastman WW1 flying coat. It's a peculiar thing that there are lots of repro-makers of WW2 jackets but not from WW1...

 

[Dr H]

You're welcome. John's black coat (currently in the classifieds) does resemble the ELC coat, but it's considerably cheaper. Personally, while I'd never have cause to wear it I do like the shorter RFC wrap over jacket.

 

[thedebonair]

You're welcome. John's black coat (currently in the classifieds) does resemble the ELC coat, but it's considerably cheaper. Personally, while I'd never have cause to wear it I do like the shorter RFC wrap over jacket.

The shorter one has my preference too. The most beautiful design are the french flying coats, and Chapal does make a stunning example. Just not quite prepared to splurge that amount of money on a coat.

 

[Edward]

Depends what you're after, really. The RFC coats I've only seen from History Bunker. If what you fancy is something more akin to the Eastman offering but with sheepskin lining asx an option, try Aero - the Barnstormer or the Shawl Collar Barnstormer. http://www.aeroleatherclothing.com/product-detail.php?id=9 http://www.aeroleatherclothing.com/product-detail.php?id=32

 

[thedebonair]

Depends what you're after, really. The RFC coats I've only seen from History Bunker. If what you fancy is something more akin to the Eastman offering but with sheepskin lining asx an option, try Aero - the Barnstormer or the Shawl Collar Barnstormer. http://www.aeroleatherclothing.com/product-detail.php?id=9 http://www.aeroleatherclothing.com/product-detail.php?id=32

TBH, that eastman with a shearling lining would be absolutely perfect, as the cotton lining is the only thing that's putting me off at the moment.

 

[Dr H]

Hmmm...certainly another option, although I still prefer the RFC version (more stylish).

 

[Edward]

TBH, that eastman with a shearling lining would be absolutely perfect, as the cotton lining is the only thing that's putting me off at the moment.

I'm surprised they don't offer it, but given that Eastman are more of a sell-from-stock model of business, I suppose if they don't think there's much demand for it, they won't offer it.

 

[gunnarthefeisty]

BUMP. Anyone?

 

[FOXTROT LAMONT]

Adore this topic. I'd say Edward put his thumb down on Eastman's stock-in-trade remark.
Second War sartorial fairly eclipsed the First with the exception of the 1918 Trench classic.