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  1. thor

    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    Just got back from a week-long trip thru New England; brought my 37J1 and a very vintage W&G G-1. Great vacation!
  2. thor

    The USN 37J2 (Deck) Jacket - A Mysterious and Rare Bird

    History Preservation Associates (US retailer for Eastman) was selling a special edition Buzz Rickson Navy aviation ground crew jacket (basically the zip front blue deck jacket but with an alpaca wool lining and a closer, tighter fit) that was originally made in 1941 by N.A.F. Perhaps this was...
  3. thor

    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    Original 80-year old Willis & Geiger M-422a on the left, Lost Worlds G-1 on the right. LW has the best goatskin I’ve ever seen. Their G-1 repro is top notch! After seeing the movie trailer for “Devotion”, the upcoming Korean War/Naval aviation drama (actors all sporting G-1 jackets), I’m getting...
  4. thor

    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    FiveStar USN 37J1 on a very warm July afternoon (can’t wait for autumn and the REAL jacket weather!).
  5. thor

    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    Just received my 37J1 jacket from FiveStar. Perfect shade of light olive and the overall fit, construction and materials are excellent. Very pleased with this repro of the rare, early Navy cloth flight jacket!
  7. thor

    Cockpit USA Classic 100 Missions G-1 jacket

    I’m 6’ 1” and 215 lbs with broad shoulders and a long torso. I have one of these in a 48 and also one in a size 50 (got it used/like new off eBay dirt cheap). The 48 fits me military neat (fitted but not snug) but very short in the torso. My size 50 is a bit more relaxed/roomy and offers a bit...
  8. thor

    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    CockpitUSA/Bill’s Khakis washed goatskin flight jacket. My go-to jacket the past few weeks.
  9. thor

    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    Just got this G-1 style Cockpit/Bill’s Khakis jacket off eBay. It’s made of their unique washed/vintage goatskin. Mint condition (tho missing the snap-on fur collar). Lots of pockets, great fit and excellent workmanship. Really lovin’ it (and wearing it, rain or shine!).
  10. thor

    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    Perfection!
  11. thor

    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    Wow! Really cool jacket with some awesome detailing & design. Well done!
  13. thor

    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    The whole look is perfect! Good to see you again, pal.
  14. thor

    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    It’s basically a standard jacket, with an added inch to sleeve and body length.
  15. thor

    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    Brand-new FiveStar M-422a (G&F repro), straight out of the box.
  16. thor

    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    U.S. Authentic G-8/type 440 in russet Horsehide (with custom Corozo nut buttons).
  17. thor

    Five Star Leather Jackets

    I just picked up this 5-Star Bronco A-2 repro off eBay, lightly used, in conic (cognac?) brown goatskin. Perfect fit, light yet robust leather, excellent workmanship. Their conic brown goatskin is a perfect match for an original WWII russet goat A-2 that I used to own. Great weathering, patina...
  19. thor

    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    I just picked up this Bronco A-2 repro off eBay made by FiveStar. Lightly used condition, made of russet goatskin (I think FiveStar calls this color Conic/Cognac brown). It’s lightweight yet feels robust, the fit and finish are excellent and the aged russet goat looks and feels exactly like an...
  20. thor

    Famous People in Flight Jackets

    Steve McQueen (off set while filming “The War Lover”).
  21. thor

    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    Vintage LL Bean goatskin bomber jacket (original build tag in pocket states Oct. 15, 1990) with mouton collar and real sheepskin fur lining over a chunky wool sweater. Been wearing this over the past few days (freezing rain, sleet and temperatures in the teens). Toasty warm and very comfortable...
  22. thor

    Anyone know much about Brill Bros.?

    I agree with @El Marro; each G-1 has its own character and provenance. There’s just something cool and unique about a military-issued flight jacket!
  23. thor

    Anyone know much about Brill Bros.?

    The Brill Bros. G-1 that I have in my collection is early 1980’s-vintage; it’s very thick and heavy (probably cowhide) with wider-cut sleeves. The materials and overall construction seem very robust. I haven’t researched the Brill Bros. company but as others have stated, they did have several...

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