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  1. Skyhawk

    Headwind MFG - Updates and price changes

    Hello all, things have been moving along at Headwind Mfg. We have added some new jacket models through our affiliate manufacturers, and there are some other new models in the works as well. It has been an exciting start at Headwind over this past year and I would like to thank everyone who has...
  2. Skyhawk

    Another Asian Repro Co

    Yes it certainly seems suspicious. Hard to imagine them knowing about details like Carr snaps, and not knowing about The GW company. All around it just looks very bad.
  3. Skyhawk

    Another Asian Repro Co

    I would not support them until that was changed. It's just wrong!
  4. Skyhawk

    Another Asian Repro Co

    You know I think it may be a mistake. Maybe bad English translation on their part. I don't think they would intentionally use another companies name. I mean everyone knows that it is illegal and just plain wrong to do that right? I am thinking what they meant was "Manufacturers of Classic Good...
  5. Skyhawk

    USAF N-3B parkas - Let's talk about them!!

    I have an 80's Greenbrier N3B. I got it in remembrance of the one I acquired while I was in the US Navy. The USN Flight and ground crews use them in the Artic regions in the P-3 Orion squadrons. I got mine from a departing squadron mate for $10. I was stationed in Japan and used it on the flight...
  7. Skyhawk

    The ultimate A-1?

    I have handled the GW A-1 and they are really very nice. A few notes on the Headwind A-1. We offer full custom service for $50. Not only in sizing but we also have the following options: Knits - 100% Wool: Med Brown, Dark Brown, Brick Red, Olive, and Black Hides - Russet Capeskin, Seal...
  8. Skyhawk

    Hot Water Treatment - Headwind Capeskin A-1

    The knits that is, the leather would still shrink as CBI pointed out.
  9. Skyhawk

    Hot Water Treatment - Headwind Capeskin A-1

    Yes certainly. The knits are 100% Worsted Wool and they did not shrink all that much. A slight bit of tightening on the cuffs and waist, but that loosened up quickly when I wore it afterwards. The leather shrank a lot more than the knits. The shrinkage occurred in the hot drying phase. So If you...
  10. Skyhawk

    Hot Water Treatment - Headwind Capeskin A-1

    Thanks, yes it shrank rather evenly on this one. The hide is Russet chrome tanned Capeskin, AKA Sheepskin. Very soft and also turning out to be reasonably durable.
  11. Skyhawk

    M444 or M445?

    I have had a few. That's no joke about them being fragile. With the weak areas in the photos, you would be lucky to not rip the sleeves off if you put it on. I had a mint one years ago. I tried it on but was afraid to wear it much because I knew it would rip sooner or later. I sold it...
  13. Skyhawk

    Hot Water Treatment - Headwind Capeskin A-1

    Hey thanks! I was pretty confident it wouldn't hurt the jacket. That chrome tanning is pretty tough. I had been out in several hard soaking rain storms and the jacket didn't soak through after being completely drenched. Luckily it's not too bullet proof to show wear though, when treated very...
  14. Skyhawk

    What Do They All Think Of Your Vintage?

    My EX used to hate the smell of vintage Goatskin. She would comment all the time about it. A real problem because at the time I had nearly every model of G-1. M-422 / AN - AN-J through the 50's, 60's, 70's to the present day. That's a lot of goat to be herding into the closet. Every time I...
  15. Skyhawk

    Hot Water Treatment - Headwind Capeskin A-1

    Hello all, I have been beta testing the A-1 for some time now and have really given it rough treatment. It has held up to everything I have thrown at it. I decided to do a HWT on the jacket to bring out more grain, and to shrink it a little as it was a little big on me. The results were...
  16. Skyhawk

    Headwind MFG - Newly Sourced Capeskin For The 37J1 Jacket

    Hello all, here are some photos of the new Seal Capeskin I sourced for the 37J1. It is very nice and soft with some impressive graining. The color is a close match to the goatskin currently used on the 37J1, and the original jackets. This example also shows the lighter horn buttons...
  17. Skyhawk

    Headwind Mfg Co - Vintage Style Flight Jackets From the Golden Age Of Flight

    Hi all, the Headwind Sale Page is up and running!! This is a free marketplace for sellers to post vintage flight jackets and gear. There are no fees and the buyers will be referred to the sellers directly. I will not be handling the sales for the items on the page, that will be up to the sellers...
  19. Skyhawk

    RIP VLJ??

    Really to me the VLJ site is invaluable. A great wealth of information on history, care, and identification of vintage flight jackets. Also a great marketplace to get a fair deal, and a fair sale price on rare vintage jackets. To see it go would be sad. A loss to the vintage jacket collectors in...
  20. Skyhawk

    Headwinds 37J1

    Looks great Deacon! I'm glad we got you into one that fits. This pattern has slimmer arms than the G-1 and A-2. Especially in the lower arms. We can customize arm width for a minimal custom fee, for those who have the big guns. The arms should work for most guys though. The hide is lightweight...
  21. Skyhawk

    Admiral A1 jacket - recent purchase (September 2015)

    Great fit! Looks excellent Alan. I have been wearing my test jacket quite a bit lately. it is graining up quickly. Here's a few shots of mine showing some nice character developing: Regards, Jay
  22. Skyhawk

    Admiral A1 jacket - recent purchase (September 2015)

    Looking great Alan! Thanks for the positive comments guys! I have been wearing one of the test jackets for a few months now and it is breaking in quickly. I really like the Capeskin. Thick but very, very soft. I have worn it on a few rainy days. With the wool collar up, it was surprisingly warm...
  23. Skyhawk

    Headwind Mfg Co - Vintage Style Flight Jackets From the Golden Age Of Flight

    Thank you all for the comments and support! Several of you guys have checked in with me on the site when you stopped on by. Always good to hear from other vintage flight jacket heads like me! We have some exciting and unique new jacket types and other accessories coming in the near future so...

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