Can Anyone tell me what type of jacket is this one?

[mimesis2nemesis]

Is the one worn by actor Clark Gable in the 1938 movie, "test pilot". This is the type of jacket I like the most and would appreciate any info you may have. Thank you very much!

Edit: Direct link to the image: http://www.movietreasures.com/Clark_Gable/gable_pst.jpg

 

[Atticus Finch]

Is this the jacket? It looks very A-2ish, but I think that it isn't. The pockets have snaps that are exposed outside of the leather and the shape of the pocket flap is not like any that I've ever seen on a WWII A-2. Oddly enough, the pocket flaps on his jacket remind me of the flaps on the current issue Avirex. I think Clark's jacket is something from the prop department.

AF

 

[Atticus Finch]

Oops. Now I see the link that you posted. I like that jacket, too. I looks like the design was borrowed from the motoring jackets of the day.

AF

 

[mimesis2nemesis]

I know! I love that particular design. The character Captain America discussed in another thread wears a similar one, and I really would like to get my hands on one. Only problem is I never seem to find a close enough jacket... And I'm really interested in knowing what model it is. Thank you for your help though! That (I'll call it call a civilian) A-2 jacket also looks amazing, I agree with you that it was something the costume/prop department came up with.

 

[DavidVillaJr]

Magnoli makes something vaguely similar:

http://www.magnoliclothiers.com/hug...ather-jackets-by-magnoli-clothiers-p-211.html

have it made with a zipper instead of buttons, and put a zipper on the front of the belly pocket.

close enough maybe?

dv

and epaulets, can't forget the epaulets!!!

 

[Justhandguns]

Something like a Buco J24 without the top watch pocket and the belt?

http://www.bikersden.com/shop/shopexd.asp?id=3162

 

[DavidVillaJr]

or the "escape" jacket in different leather. http://www.magnoliclothiers.com/esc...ather-jackets-by-magnoli-clothiers-p-183.html

no belt, zipper, button cuffs, no snaps on the overlay.

just sayin'

dv

 

[Dinerman]

 

[mimesis2nemesis]

Thank you for yor help! Magnoli's replica of the Belstaff Hughes blouson is one of the most beautiful jackets I've ever seen. What I would like to know is what model of jacket this was, just out of curiosity. As I've stated, I've always wanted a jacket like this one. It's like the perfect combination of a flight jacket and a motorcycle jacket.

 

[Vic]

I disagree w/ most of the above. This particular D-Pocket is VERY similar to what you would find on a Trojan MC Jacket. But it has epaulets, and appears to have no hand-warmer pocket on the bottom right (tough to tell from angle), and no belt.

I don't think you'll find an exact match, but it falls somewhere between a Trojan and a Bootlegger, IMO. I'm sure you could find very similar styles in vintage catalogues. And, in terms of reproducing, you could always make mods such as adding a Trojan-Style D-Pocket to an Aero Bootlegger...plus a few much more minor mods to get it exact.