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  1. TXFlyGuy

    Three G-1's, a mini review.

    And the Alpha G-1...
  2. TXFlyGuy

    Three G-1's, a mini review.

    Thought some good photos of each jacket might be in order... The USWings Signature G-1:
  3. TXFlyGuy

    Patch placement on MA-1 jackets?

    The particular individual, highly decorated for his WWII combat service, was extremely reluctant to wear the jacket. He felt like it was "bragging", even though he earned every decoration. The jacket is being worn by him today, in eternity, never to be removed. Just like the artillery shrapnel...
  4. TXFlyGuy

    Three G-1's, a mini review.

    And therein lies the problem with sizing up. You get an inch more in length, both torso and sleeve. Plus you might get more room in the "gut". If my US WIngs G-1 could have been ordered in a short size, it would have been perfect. That was not an option. The Cockpit G-1 does not feel long in...
  5. TXFlyGuy

    What do you do for Living?

    ^^^Now that's livin'!
  7. TXFlyGuy

    What do you do for Living?

    Still waiting to see everyone's on the job photos!
  8. TXFlyGuy

    Custom sewn leather patch for your A-2, G-1, Etc.

    Cannot give this artist enough thanks! Sean Collins has made several patches for us, and here is his latest creation. This is all hand-stitched individual pieces of dyed leather, not a drop of paint anywhere! This is my Leather Coats Etc. A-2. The black/yellow checkerboard design is taken...
  9. TXFlyGuy

    Three G-1's, a mini review.

    The tale of the tape, Cockpit G-1 42R. Note the extra long knit cuffs... Shoulder to shoulder = 19" Shoulder seam to end of knit cuff end (sleeve length) = 28" Bottom of collar seam to bottom of waist band = 25" P to P (Pit to Pit) = 23" Inner sleeve from pit to cuff end = 20 1/2" Waist Band...
  10. TXFlyGuy

    Three G-1's, a mini review.

    It is the best fitting jacket of the whole bunch. But my advice would be this: If you want a slim fit, order one size larger. If you want a loose, more casual fit, order two sizes larger. I normally wear a 40, or 41R. This G-1 size 42R fits me like a 38R. G-1 jackets are challenging to wear...
  11. TXFlyGuy

    Three G-1's, a mini review.

    Well, hard to compare as they are different sizes. The USW is a 44R, the Cockpit is 42R. But it is the smallest jacket by far in my collection. Smaller than my 38R! There is zero extra room here. A T-Shirt is about all I'll wear under this...perhaps a golf / polo type shirt. But that's it. The...
  13. TXFlyGuy

    What do you do for Living?

    Leather, yes. Plus I have developed an appreciation for satin/nylon jackets as well. The leather is cool, has panache, etc., but the nylon is lightweight, much warmer and very rain repellent. And less $$$. My "on the job uniform" is very military officer type. A Navy or Air Force Lieutenant or...
  14. TXFlyGuy

    What do you do for Living?

    Why, that makes me a real youngster!
  15. TXFlyGuy

    Three G-1's, a mini review.

    Hi Doc - The Alpha is very close to the Cockpit, very close. The US Wings is the best of the three. Thicker leather, just seems more sturdy. But they are all great jackets! Price? USWings Signature G-1 is $540, the Alpha can be bought for as low as $249 (list is $375) www.armynavyusa.com, and...
  16. TXFlyGuy

    What do you do for Living?

    Like those of us who have had one or more of their employers go bankrupt, and to end up on the outside looking in. Happened to me. And many of my friends too. Just another of life's challenges. Some of us fared better than others. Know of more than one suicide that resulted from this.
  17. TXFlyGuy

    What do you do for Living?

    Let us define our terms...what is your definition of "older"?
  19. TXFlyGuy

    Three G-1's, a mini review.

    Some photos...
  20. TXFlyGuy

    Three G-1's, a mini review.

    OK, my Cockpit USA G-1 just arrived. Also, I have a USWings G-1 (Schott), and one from Alpha. My jackets (A-2 included) range in size from a 38R to a 44R, with some 42's and a size M in the mix. This Cockpit G-1, size 42R, is the smallest of the bunch! But, it is a good, slim style "military"...
  21. TXFlyGuy

    What do you do for Living?

    Cool!
  22. TXFlyGuy

    What do you do for Living?

    Here is the question to ask on this thread...what do we wear on the job? A uniform of some sort? T-Shirt and bluejeans? Shorts and flip-flops? Coat and tie?
  23. TXFlyGuy

    What do you do for Living?

    Heavy equipment operator for a large transportation company. We carry the U.S. Mail, freight, animals, and even people, some of which have assumed room temperature. Most of my work is done at .85 Mach. A large operation on a global scale, nearly 100,000 employees. Livin' the dream, baby!

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