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  1. Skyhawk

    Weather Proofing Goatskin

    Yes no need to treat it until it shows signs of drying. Goatskin is very water resistant especially the chrome tanned variety.
  2. Skyhawk

    Original WWII ANJ-3-A Flight Jacket by Willis & Geiger

    Last chance on this rare WWII Flight Jacket. Price dropped to $385 + Shipping
  3. Skyhawk

    Best treatment for Goatskin

    Oops....stupid smart phone prematurely posted....the Renapur is nice because it works very similarly to Picard but without the residue that Picard's ca leave behind.
  4. Skyhawk

    Best treatment for Goatskin

    Hey buddy, it's a size 40. It's in the classifieds
  5. Skyhawk

    Best treatment for Goatskin

    Renapur is my favorite. Bees wax / mineral oils instead of petroleum jelly. I treated this Goatskin 1943 AN-J-3a with it and it moisturized it well, wound up buttery soft: (Jacket is for sale as well =)
  7. Skyhawk

    Original WWII ANJ-3-A Flight Jacket by Willis & Geiger

    The price is now $450. Free shipping! Also it has been listed on Ebay so you can bid on it if interested: http://www.ebay.com/itm/301863384456?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649
  8. Skyhawk

    'Experimental Test Sample' AN-J-3 Jacket Project

    Looks excellent! I think most of us can relate to that note. I have left similar notes for delivery and been afraid to leave the house because I may miss it. I have literally chased down a UPS truck to grab a missed jacket delivery. That guy must have thought I was a nut but he handed over my...
  9. Skyhawk

    Original WWII ANJ-3-A Flight Jacket by Willis & Geiger

    For sale an original 1943 AN-J-3A (AN-6552) flight jacket by Willis & Geiger out of my private collection. These jackets were made along with the AN-J-3, for less than a year in 1943 as a joint services replacement for the A-2 / M-422 flight jackets. The program did not succeed but a few of the...
  10. Skyhawk

    F/S - W&G AN-6552 From My Private Collection

    Forgot the stencil photo. Here it is:
  11. Skyhawk

    F/S - W&G AN-6552 From My Private Collection

    Hello all, here we have a rare one out of my own private collection. The USN / USAAF AN-6552 flight jacket. These were made for less than a year in 1943 as a joint services replacement for the A-2 / M-422 flight jackets. The program did not succeed but a few of the jackets were made and issued...
  13. Skyhawk

    Flight jackets right length

    The right length is the one you were issued buddy! :mad: Seriously though the lengths are not that uniform on flight jackets. The USN G-1 Specs have a tolerance of +1"/-1/2" on length. That means your size 46 could be 1 whole inch longer than your buddy with the same size. Personally I prefer a...
  14. Skyhawk

    NEW W&G M-422a repro

    Steve's fine jackets are available on the Headwind Mfg Co website: http://www.headwindmfg.com/home.html
  15. Skyhawk

    Headwind MFG - New Moto & Civilian Jacket Section

    Hello all, we have updated the site and now have a Motorcycle and Civilian Jacket section. Steve's Grizzly and Hercules Reproductions are residing there, and some new Headwind models will be added soon. The Hercules model is a unique reproduction that offers a great number of customizable...
  16. Skyhawk

    Conditioning/ Softening Vintage Goatskin Jacket?

    Gliptone is excellent as well. It has a newly tanned leather jacket scent added though so I only use it mainly when I'm conditioning cow hide. Also I have noted that the leather seems to dry out again quicker than if Renapur or Pecard is used. So I use Gliptone when a light conditioning is...
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    Conditioning/ Softening Vintage Goatskin Jacket?

    Yep, check it out! There are different sizes. The 6.5 oz size is selling for $25 on Amazon right now. It lasts a long time, a little goes a long way. I picked up a 8.5 oz. I've done about 5 jackets out of the jar so far and it's only about 1/4 gone. Here's the listing...
  19. Skyhawk

    Conditioning/ Softening Vintage Goatskin Jacket?

    Yes! I have conditioned countless vintage goatskin jackets. I have gone through quite a few different products and have ended up finding a couple that are excellent. The best I have found for deep conditioning and softening is Renapur Leather Balm. I found it superior to Pecard's, with no petrol...
  20. Skyhawk

    Admiral A1 jacket - recent purchase (September 2015)

    Looks like a great fit! I really like the contrast of those light buttons as well. Enjoy wearing it!
  21. Skyhawk

    NEW W&G M-422a repro

    Fixed link: http://www.headwindmfg.com/jackets.html http://www.headwindmfg.com
  22. Skyhawk

    NEW W&G M-422a repro

    Steve's jackets are currently available on the Headwind MFG Co website. Listings include his AN-J-3 and M422a jackets. More models of his jackets including the Grizzly will be listed shortly. You can get the detailed photos and info here: www.headwindmfg.com/jackets
  23. Skyhawk

    Is "yanks" an offensive title

    No offence to me. I think it is very much like Limey. Two outdated terms that have come to mean something else. Basically slang for American and British. If you want to be polite it's "American" but I doubt many Americans would take offence at Yank.

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