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  1. TXFlyGuy

    B-3, Gibson & Barnes

    Yes...limited opportunity is correct. That is what I told my friend as he sent his G&B goatskin A-2 back, and exchanged for the B-3. The A-2 is pretty much a 3 season jacket. Well, maybe 2 1/2!
  2. TXFlyGuy

    B-3, Gibson & Barnes

    My airline pilot friend loves his G&B B-3. Lots of opportunities to wear it now, and this winter as the temp today is 22 degrees F.
  3. TXFlyGuy

    Alpha G-1

    Alpha G-1 measurements: Size M
  4. TXFlyGuy

    Legendary USA G1 Hellcat

    The best thing for consumers is there is a wide variety of options, and prices available. Most of the manufacturers you have mentioned are pretty good in the quality department. Of course, you get what you pay for, most of the time. The big thing, of course is fit. Nice to try it on first, if...
  5. TXFlyGuy

    Legendary USA G1 Hellcat

    See my Alpha G-1 review. It will save you 100 bucks, is a very nice jacket that can be worn 3 seasons. If the $420 price tag is the budget, consider G&B. Everyone on this forum complains about the sizing from G&B (not me). Just order two different sizes, try them on, keep the one that fits. That...
  7. TXFlyGuy

    Legendary USA G1 Hellcat

    This is possible, but the jackets do have subtle differences as the specs are determined by the company. A Schott jacket is a different animal based on the jackets I have owned and seen on line. As for USWings, I would be cautious with sizing. My Signature G-1 ($540) fits pretty good, but is...
  8. TXFlyGuy

    Alpha G-1

    OK...here it is, and what a pleasant surprise! The jacket is buttery soft, black goatskin. The fit is a classic military fit. The size is "M". I can wear anything from a 38R to a 42R, depending on the cut. The stitching is good, with no flaws that I can find. The knitted cuffs and waistband is...
  9. TXFlyGuy

    Qaulity leather jacket weight? In pounds, of course!

    Just got my new G-1...see my post on "Alpha G-1" for details, including weight!
  10. TXFlyGuy

    Famous People in Flight Jackets

    Ask yourself what was the intent of the poster in WWII? So as long as the subject is wearing the correct attire, and it is historically correct, anything goes? No matter who it offends? I thought this forum was beyond this sort of behavior. Bottom line. Racial slurs of any kind, past present or...
  11. TXFlyGuy

    Famous People in Flight Jackets

    The poster in question refers to "Japs". I don't care what anyone is wearing, that is highly insensitive in this day and age. Finding posters of people wearing G-1's, or A-2's is one thing. But it is the ultimate display of poor taste when racial slurs are included!!! Your taking aim at any...
  13. TXFlyGuy

    Famous People in Flight Jackets

    Then that 1940's era poster with reference to Japs needs to be removed. It is offensive, in poor taste, off topic, etc., etc.
  14. TXFlyGuy

    Alpha G-1

    The G-1 has been delayed...UPS blaming the weather! It will be here this afternoon, after 1630 hours. Stand by for a full review. Photos, measurements, etc.
  15. TXFlyGuy

    P-51 Mustang Polo Shirt...feedback sought!

    The embroidery company agreed with your observation. They said to use the plane & horse as a full back painting / patch.
  16. TXFlyGuy

    P-51 Mustang Polo Shirt...feedback sought!

    If we go with the second one, the "Denton Doll" script will be gone, the plane relocated to the center, with the white cloud background. You have to imagine this as a 3" patch.
  17. TXFlyGuy

    P-51 Mustang Polo Shirt...feedback sought!

    And, therein lies the problem. It is a great patch, 339th FG. But it is a bit busy. The other one with the black/yellow checkerboard represents our actual nosebowl paint, plus it has the unmistakeable iconic P-51D profile. Several military pilot friends have said it is easier to identify...
  19. TXFlyGuy

    P-51 Mustang Polo Shirt...feedback sought!

    The voting is about 80% for the checkerboard, 20% for the horse. Keep in mind the patch you see here is over 5" in diameter. The actual embroidered crest will be 3" diameter, with the rocker panels extending out a bit. My wife said any thing bigger (she knows about big things!) would be too much.
  20. TXFlyGuy

    P-51 Mustang Polo Shirt...feedback sought!

    I just got off the phone with the embroidery design people. Unfortunately, the plane with the horse in the background does not lend itself to a "crest" embroidered design. The actual crest will be about 4" maximum, perhaps 3.75". Here is a design that will work...but the horse is gone. Sorry...
  21. TXFlyGuy

    P-51 Mustang Polo Shirt...feedback sought!

    Thank you. Your selection puts you in the 90 percentile of voting!
  22. TXFlyGuy

    P-51 Mustang Polo Shirt...feedback sought!

    I am designing a shirt for the students in our aviation class. Let me know which one of these strikes your fancy...If you do not care for either one, let me know that too. The actual embroidered patch will be a bit smaller than pictured here.
  23. TXFlyGuy

    Does anyone else equate currency with its jacket equivalent?

    No, never think of jackets like that. But I do think of airplane parts. For example, we have to do a total demolition on a property we own...that is equal to one new propeller for our Mustang!

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