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  1. thor

    Movie hats

    Although not a "movie" hat, I always thought the cowboy hat worn by Richard Dean Anderson in several episodes of the MacGyver TV series was pretty cool.
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  2. thor

    New Barnstormer...

    +1
  3. thor

    Cockpit 100 Mission G-1

    Yes, I measured from bottom of collar to end of knit waistband. I have a long torso and usually look for 27" back length in most jackets. This Cockpit size 48 G-1 has nice long arms and the 25.75/26" back measurement is a pretty long body length.
  4. thor

    Cockpit 100 Mission G-1

    Hey Brettafett, I have a 44" chest and I ordered a size 48. My 48 measures 25.5" pit to pit, 27.5" sleeve and 26" back. The fit for me is spot on.
  5. thor

    Real USN Pre-WW-II Flight Jacket?

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    Real USN Pre-WW-II Flight Jacket?

    The nametag in the first photo is more of a USAAF style. Navy aviators generally wear a larger style (2" by 4" I believe) with embossed gold wings plus their name, rank and USN or USNR.
  8. thor

    Cockpit 100 Mission G-1

    Thanks Nick. I'd consider a 42/44 or 46 Long size (G&B run large). Anything with a 24-25" pit to pit and longish sleeves. Much appreciated my friend!
  9. thor

    Cockpit 100 Mission G-1

    Thanks pal; I actually have one of Steve's great repro M-422a jackets. It's a beauty and I'll keep it unadorned. I am angling for a used G&B 422 that I can sew a leather name tag onto. Tho I was never a jet-jockey or an "Airedale", I've just retired and wanted to commemorate my 26-Year Navy...
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    Cockpit 100 Mission G-1

    Sadly I was informed by a G&B sales rep that they no longer offer their M-422a :( If anyone wants to part with their's (size 42/44/46 long, depending on actual measurements), please let me know. My Cockpit 100-Mission G-1 looks like an early '50's G-1 but I also love the russet brown/red...
  11. thor

    Obscure leather jacket brands

    Pops Leather (Turkey).
  13. thor

    Cockpit 100 Mission G-1

    There is a G-1 on the 'Bay right now stamped USCG on the wind flap made by Orchard M/C Dist. Inc. (I believe that is the Excelled company). Dated 1986. Maybe there is more than one maker for official USCG G-1's? Or maybe USW started supplying them after 1986?
  14. thor

    Cockpit 100 Mission G-1

    Thank you for clearing up that rumor. I think we're all equally interested in hearing from manufacturers and their reps and getting detailed info straight from the source!
  15. thor

    For sale - Lost Worlds stock G1 sz 48 Goatskin

    Arrrgh! Beat me to it! :(
  16. thor

    Cockpit 100 Mission G-1

    U.S. Wings also sell their own labeled "Signature Series" G-1 jackets with no seam at the bottom front of the jacket. I suppose at this fabled NJ G-1 factory, it's easier for the cutter doing the patterns to make the front panels of the G-1 with one piece of leather without that extra sewn seam...
  17. thor

    Cockpit 100 Mission G-1

    After checking out The Cockpit website, I found this in their T-shirt category (on sale!) so I ordered one in blue and one in white.
  19. thor

    Cockpit 100 Mission G-1

    I've heard it rumored that The Cockpit and Cooper as well as Schott all had these "seamless" G-1 jackets manufactured at the same factory in New Jersey and just put different labels in them. Not sure if this "scuttlebutt" is true, but that would seem to explain the lack of seam :-)
  20. thor

    Cockpit 100 Mission G-1

    What a great review and/or dissertation on the G-1! Funny as hell too (had me chuckling in my morning coffee). I totally agree on your assessment re The Cockpit 100-mission G-1. It's a jacket that is neither a $1000+ bespoke masterpiece nor is it an assembly line dime-a-dozen mall jacket. It...
  21. thor

    M422-A Flight Jacket by Gibson & Barnes 36R (Fits like 42R)

    PM sent
  22. thor

    Brand New Aero 30s HB from Thurston Bros.

  23. thor

    A Review - U.S. Authentic G-1

    Very nice jacket! Looks rather similar to the 1950's 55-J14 model of the G-1. I've always liked US-A jackets but my only (minor) detailing critique on their G-1 is that they use the same rib/rack elastic material for both the waistband and the cuffs (on originals, only the waistband was...
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