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  1. TXFlyGuy

    Famous People in Flight Jackets

    Robert was actually wearing John's G-1 in this photo.
  2. TXFlyGuy

    Legendary Hellcat G-1?

    Fanch - Good advice. Yes, I have measurements in hand. A half day at G&B sounds good. Thanks!
  3. TXFlyGuy

    Legendary Hellcat G-1?

    That's the plan. Will be there a week from Monday. A standard 40R, 41R or 42R off the rack fits me just fine in almost any jacket. But, I do want a more trim cut through the area between the chest and waistband. As G&B's are notorious for being generous in this area, we plan to cut back a bit on...
  4. TXFlyGuy

    Legendary Hellcat G-1?

    I was considering that. The jacket is made offshore (Pakistan?). Their Signature G-1 is in my closet. Great jacket, but their collars are just a bit oversized. Great price at $269, with free shipping. Their Signature G-1's are now around $540.
  5. TXFlyGuy

    Famous People in Flight Jackets

    Just found this...
  7. TXFlyGuy

    Which is your favorite G-1?

    I'm having one tailor made. Not sure where, just yet.
  8. TXFlyGuy

    Which is your favorite G-1?

    Who is Steve S.? What is a typical charge for a jacket from him?
  9. TXFlyGuy

    Legendary Hellcat G-1?

    I made a phone call. I was advised that the jacket is made in Illinois, which makes me think Excelled Sheepskin Co. When I asked about Excelled being the manufacturer, the response was..."It's possible."
  10. TXFlyGuy

    Legendary Hellcat G-1?

    Ok...what about the Legendary Hellcat?
  11. TXFlyGuy

    Scandalous!: Nylon Better than Leather for Wearing?

    70 pounds lighter? That would make anything and everything a better fit, starting with blue jeans! Yes, nylon/satin has a place here. A well deserved place.
  13. TXFlyGuy

    G-1, USA Made, $175

    Yes, super low for a USA made anything! And it looks pretty decent in the photos here.
  14. TXFlyGuy

    Scandalous!: Nylon Better than Leather for Wearing?

    My Alpha Vintage B-15, Cockpit CWU-45P, Cockpit MA-1, and Alpha Nomex CWU-45P are all much warmer, much softer, and much lighter than any of my A-2's or G-1's. Need more proof?
  15. TXFlyGuy

    G-1, USA Made, $175

    Just found this jacket again, USA made G-1, $175. https://www.amazon.com/Leather-Jacket-Factory-G1-Brown-42/dp/B00AEVRMFQ/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8
  16. TXFlyGuy

    Legendary Hellcat G-1?

    Anyone here familiar with this jacket? A modestly priced G-1, made here in the USA (Illinois). It is constructed of 3.0 oz cow hide. $399 with free shipping. Any feedback on this one? https://www.legendaryusa.com/Legendary-Hellcat-Mens-G-1-Leather-Flight-Jacket-with-Side-Entry.html
  17. TXFlyGuy

    Which is your favorite G-1?

    At $1000, it looks to be very nice. But more than I care to invest in a jacket. My size is 41 or 42R, being 5' 11' and 178-182 pounds. My Cockpit G-1 (42R) was a good fit (sold), although just a bit snug. The Cockpit 40R A-2 fit me perfectly, and Jacky (Mrs. Cockpit) advised the G-1 in a 42...
  19. TXFlyGuy

    Painting Nose Art on an A-2

    My artist advises that she can do a vintage painting, or a modern rendition, i.e., faded and aged vs. new and bright. As the jacket is a new one, and the aircraft is new, we will opt for the later. That way the jacket and artwork will age together. Yes, I too hope my wife likes the painting. It...
  20. TXFlyGuy

    Which is your favorite G-1?

    This most likely has been asked and answered here...what about G&B? I like their A-2 so well that a G-1 is being considered. The question is size. My A-2 is a 42R and is a perfect fit. Reading that many had to downsize their G&B jacket, does that imply that a size 40R needs to be ordered? I can...
  21. TXFlyGuy

    Painting Nose Art on an A-2

    Yes, that is the jacket. The painting will be a "new look" painting, not an aged (antique) painting. The jacket is new, as is the Mustang.
  22. TXFlyGuy

    Painting Nose Art on an A-2

    The patch was something that we put together, and three different artists made a version for me. One of them failed to follow instructions that were plainly stated. I won't mention any names. But Sean Collins, and Jim Buchanan did an awesome job. The patch in the photo was Jim's work. A "one...
  23. TXFlyGuy

    Painting Nose Art on an A-2

    I stand corrected. Felt like I was the Lone Ranger here. Yes, the spotlight is mostly taken by the vintage types, which made me think that this was the major and primary area of interest with regards to A-2's, G-1's, B-3's, etc., on this forum.

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