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  1. thor

    N-1 deck jacket ww2 carriers photos help

    I think you'll find a lot more photos of the N-1 being worn as a working deck jacket aboard destroyers, landing craft and other smaller vessels rather than aboard aircraft carrier flight decks. On flat tops they were pretty strict about the color coded jerseys for Sailors with specific duties...
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    N-1 deck jacket ww2 carriers photos help

  3. thor

    N-1 deck jacket ww2 carriers photos help

    Here is a photo (1945) of Navy Chaplain Joseph O'Callahan ministering to the wounded aboard the US aircraft carrier USS FRANKLIN after she was struck by Japanese kamikazes. He appears to be wearing an N-1 jacket.
  4. thor

    N-1 deck jacket ww2 carriers photos help

    I've seen lots of WWII photos of Sailors wearing the blue clasp-front deck jacket but can't recall any pics of the khaki/green N-1 jacket. One thing to point out; although they were in the Pacific theater, it did get colder as the Navy neared the more northern areas of operations (Iwo Jima...
  5. thor

    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    Major thunderstorms in the harbor; a good time to test that waterproofness of LW goatskin!
  7. thor

    Someone is Getting a New Goodwear...

    Don't forget the Crocs!:p
  8. thor

    Cockpit Mil-Spec G-1 Comparison with a REAL Issued G-1

    Thank you for that informative and thorough write-up @HawkFlyer Although the A-2 gets more love from many folks around here, I count myself among the loyal G-1 fans that appreciate the design, the history and the continuing legacy of the Navy's official leather flight jacket.
  9. thor

    Famous People in Flight Jackets

    Sam Shepard (RIP :()
  10. thor

    Hong Kong! Recommendations?

    HK has a great maritime history museum; it's in the same building as the Star Ferry terminal. And if you have the time, check out the shops and super bargain prices at Stanley Market. I bought a brand new Eddie Bauer Gore-Tex jacket there for about $20 US. Have a great time!
  11. thor

    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    I just got this off the 'Bay: an old LL Bean sheepskin bomber jacket in a large size 46 long, mint condition for about $100. A tag inside the pocket has a manufacturing date of Oct. 15, 1990. The new Bean bomber jackets have acrylic pile lining and fake fur collars; this one has genuine mouton...
  13. thor

    Which is your favorite G-1?

    I think dark brown mouton takes years of exposure to sunlight, U/V rays and a dash of salty air (the environment you'd find aboard an aircraft carrier) to change color from brown to red to honey blonde. Short of that, you can find a vintage piece of aged mouton on an old coat or second-hand...
  14. thor

    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    Putting my LW G-1 through a rigorous field test; everything from cave spelunking to touring Albany in a pouring rain and then out to dinner with friends at a local steakhouse. This jacket is definitely up to the task!
  15. thor

    Which is your favorite G-1?

    Here on the East Coast a heavy rainstorm cooled the temps down to the mid-60's so I got to wear my Lost Worlds G-1. I replaced the slightly worn/stretched mid-brown knits with some NOS burgundy-brown heavy duty cuffs and waistband. I love the contrast between the seal brown goatskin, the...
  16. thor

    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    Exploring around NY state's scenic and historic Hudson Valley in my Lost Worlds G-1. The temp's finally took a nose-dive after this morning's heavy rainstorm (in was in the 90's 2 days ago but today it was only in the mid 60's! Yay!!!).
  17. thor

    Is this Schott leather jacket too big for me?

    I think that jacket fits you fine. Maybe the sleeves are a little long but personally I prefer my jackets to have sleeves a tad long (I hate the exposed wrist and ride-up of a sleeve when you reach forward or are driving a car). I have long arms so sleeves being too short are my number one issue.
  19. thor

    ALL ORIGINAL Irvin RAF type Jackets - Loving that Wolf in sheeps' clothing!

    For all of us Irvin jacket/Spitfire fans, I saw the movie "Dunkirk" yesterday and you're going to fall in love with the Supermarine Spitfire all over again after watching this film. The Tom Hardy character wears an Irvin (buried under straps and buckles and viewed mostly in extreme close-up...
  20. thor

    Which is your favorite G-1?

    Just scored a LW G-1 in size 46 off The 'bay at about 1/4 the cost of a new one. The fit is perfect and the thick goatskin is buttery soft. Great workmanship (as usual with Lost Worlds). I've always wanted a LW G-1 to add to my collection and now "mission accomplished"! :)
  21. thor

    Did any of the AVG wear A-2 jackets?

    I've read that the AVG also obtained gear (particularly khaki shorts and shirts) from the RAF bases in the area. It just added to the eclectic variety of "uniforms" seen on AVG members in old photos.
  22. thor

    AVI LTHR 55J14 G-1 Jacket Review & pics

    I e-mailed AVI about customization and/or making a size 48 G-1. Sadly they do not offer either at this time :(
  23. thor

    AVI LTHR 55J14 G-1 Jacket Review & pics

    Thanks for the GREAT review! That does look like a pretty nice copy of a 1950's G-1. Obviously it's not one of those hyper-authentic $1,000+ jackets, but it does have the basic look and detailing of a Korean War-era G-1 at a very attractive price point. Congrats on a cool jacket; wear it in good...

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