Final Countdown G-1 Patches Design Help

[Drewdog2323]

Hello friends - some of you may know my preference for Cockpit USA jackets. I have their plain non-patched “Mil-Spec” G-1 jacket which is one of my absolute favorites to wear.

I recently purchased another same one used off of eBay since I wanted a patched one to wear. My favorite airplane is the F-14 Tomcat and I really like the Jolly Rogers art and patch designs, hence the Final Countdown theme. I wanted to share my idea with the flight jacket community/my fellow flight jacket enthusiasts to get some feedback on what I have in mind.

I borrowed the following pictures from @GregGale ‘s older posts. I am thinking of patching the extra jacket almost exactly like he did. The differences I have in mind are to do an American flag patch on the left shoulder and to not install the name-tag with wings. I would just install the velcro loop patch in the nametag’s place. I would only attach the name-tag for a costume party/Halloween. I am also leaning towards keeping the Fighting 84 squadron patch on the right chest, but feel not quite 100% from an overall look standpoint.

I wouldn’t feel comfortable wearing anything resembling aviator wings as I am only an aviation enthusiast and not a pilot, much less a naval aviator, not have I served in the military.

Any recommendations for exact positioning of the patches (e.g. distance from the shoulder seams, zipper seams, etc)?

Any thoughts on modifying @GregGale’s layout like I specified or thoughts in general are super appreciated! I would hate to have them installed and then undo some of it leaving stitching holes exposed.

 

[BernieH]

Uniform regulations state the distances that the badges and positions should be. (you maybe able to find them online) If I remember correctly, arm badges should be four fingers from the shoulder seam in line with the sleeve line (imagine if you ironed the sleeve, that's the line they are talking about). Chest patches should be inline with the shirt chest pockets underneath.