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  1. Skyhawk

    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    Headwind Mfg Co A-1 Vest. This is the historic 1927 Gordon & Ferguson A-1 pattern. I believe it is perfectly suited to make a nice looking vintage vest. Genuine Horn main buttons, and vintage Casein inner buttons put an authentic and luxurious touch on this piece.
  2. Skyhawk

    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    Today it's my Headwind Mfg Co - Edmund T Church M422a WWII USN Reproduction Flight Jacket. Vintage Mouton collar is nice and warm.
  3. Skyhawk

    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    Today it's my Headwind Mfg Co Bronco A-2. It's made from a nice medium russet horsehide and olive thread. It's about 1 week old and I am enjoying the break in.
  4. Skyhawk

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

    Copy that. That is true. The first one, the 37J2 is obviously based on the 37J1 pattern. That must be the reason for the model number being similar. The original intent of making the jacket is still a question. The deck jackets deviated greatly from the style in the next few versions of the N-1...
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    The USN 37J2 (Deck) Jacket - A Mysterious and Rare Bird

    I would say 99% chance it's the same jacket. It's just too close to be something different. I believe the lining is the same according to the specs. The question is why call it a 37J2 when the aviators jacket was a 37J1. It seems that if it was planned to be used as a deck jacket, it would...
  7. Skyhawk

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

    I have heard it mentioned and always was curious about this jacket. Did it exist? Was it just another amended 37J1? Recently I obtained the USN Specifications for all the 37J1 series jackets! The leather 37J1 all the way through to the 37J2. Here it is. Many have seen it. It has been around but...
  8. Skyhawk

    Aero Hookless - solid brass or?..

    Not sure where those are coming from but essentially if they can stamp the Talon on there, they can stamp the made in USA on there as well. Could be not necessarily actually made in the USA just because it has the stamp.
  9. Skyhawk

    Aero Hookless - solid brass or?..

    Talon will do it, but it is a 10,000 unit minimum or something close to that. If you have $50,000 to drop on a zipper order, they will do it.
  10. Skyhawk

    Aero Hookless - solid brass or?..

    This is an interesting topic because there is some contention between the materials used on those early Hookless zippers and the bell shaped Talons that came shortly after. The Brass ones were.....well, Brass. Where the nickel ones are concerned though, they were nickel plated. The base metal is...
  11. Skyhawk

    Headwind Aviatrix

    Yes that was a pleasant surprise during the research. I love that style of Hookless slider, so I was happy to put them on these jackets! These are solid reproductions, it should last a lifetime if properly used.
  13. Skyhawk

    Headwind Aviatrix

    This jacket was the result of years of research. I have compiled an extensive collection of rare photos and documents which helped to nail down the all the finite details of the jacket. Most notable are the fantail Talon hookless zipper, handmade style button holes, under arm gussets, vintage...
  14. Skyhawk

    Headwind Aviatrix

  15. Skyhawk

    Headwind Aviatrix

    Looks great! I have to say that the fit is really close to Amelia's jacket in that famous photo: The Capeskin is very supple and flexible. It should loosen with wear and break in quickly. I will post some additional photos below that I took before I shipped it out. Regards, Jay
  16. Skyhawk

    Headwind Aviator Jacket

    That looks great! Perfect fit and nice drape on that Cape. Enjoy it. Regards, Jay
  17. Skyhawk

    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    Headwind Mfg Co Stumptown Racer in Full Aniline Black Steerhide. About 2 weeks of light wear & a walk in the rain which really helped to form arm creases:
  19. Skyhawk

    Headwind Mfg Co "Black Max" 37J1 Jacket

    Thanks! I guess no one can see black text? Will use standard grey from now on. From original post: Full details version. We have a custom 37J1 jacket available for sale. This was a customer's custom project that did not fit him so now it is available for purchase. This jacket is basically a...
  20. Skyhawk

    Headwind Mfg Co "Black Max" 37J1 Jacket

    Thanks! Please scroll to the bottom of the listing to see the details. -Jay
  21. Skyhawk

    Headwind Mfg Co "Black Max" 37J1 Jacket

    We have a custom 37J1 jacket available for sale. This was a customer's custom project that did not fit him so now it is available for purchase. This jacket is basically a fully blacked out version of our 37J1 with low pockets. The jacket is made out of our Full Aniline Black Steerhide, has a...
  22. Skyhawk

    What are these for?

    Yes those were traditionally used to loop horse rains through so you could lead a horse, and still hold a riffle at the ready. No just kidding! I don't know but it is an interesting mystery.
  23. Skyhawk

    'Top Gun: Maverick': Patches On Tom Cruise's Jacket Spark Controversy

    I have seen it many times and being a USN vet that worked on the flight deck, it's a fun movie for me. Unrealistic? yes. Fun? Yes! These days you can buy the DVD for $10 so why not? The G-1 in question is Maverick's father's. The patches are from the Vietnam ERA. His father died flying a...

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