G&b an-j-3

[kb777]

Just received my G&B AN-J-3...size is right (for me..I like a little room). here are some pics...I included some pics of a G-1 I bought in 1990 from Wild Blue Yonder when I was in the Navy in San Diego ( I think they were the precursor to G&B)...Its in excellent shape, but alas a 38R...I'm saving it for my son! (notice the AN-J-3 is a 44R!) As an aside, I just sent my 46R G-1 (Avirex) to Lost Worlds for a new mouton collar...I'll post shots when I get it back.

 

[Peacoat]

Nice. G&B does a good job. Looks like goat; is it?

 

[kb777]

Yeah...goatskin (seal). Love the quality of G&B.

 

[GHQ1]

Great practical jacket with all the best A-2 and G-1 features IMHO. I don't see an internal G-1 style map pocket -- do they not do it . . . or did you not ask for it?

 

[kb777]

No, it didn't come with it...I suppose they would've modified it for me, but I went with MILSPEC.

 

[too much coffee]

Hi kb777...............Good choice and a very attractive jacket. I particularly like the bi directional weave of the knits.

Wear it in good health.

Regards,
coffee

 

[ButteMT61]

Very nice jackets!

 

[Daniel Hunter]

Very nice!

Actually Gibson & Barnes used to be called Flightsuits.

Wild Blue Yonder was a retail store in San Diego (Fashion Valley Mall) that I bought a couple of jackets from myself years ago.

 

[GHQ1]

Very nice!

Actually Gibson & Barnes used to be called Flightsuits.

Wild Blue Yonder was a retail store in San Diego (Fashion Valley Mall) that I bought a couple of jackets from myself years ago.

Well if you do a web search for

WILD BLUE YONDER
SPLIT S AVIATION
FLIGHT SUITS

. . .they all have one thing in common -- 1675 Pioneer Way, El Cajon

and now G&B lists their current address on Weld

Maybe WBY was a feeder retail store . . .

 

[Daniel Hunter]

I stand corrected Sir.

I believe you are right.

 

[kb777]

Yeah...if I remember correctly, Flight Suits and Wild Blue Yonder were connected...I actually bought the G-1 at their warehouse "store" in El Cajon, where they made the jackets.

 

[leopardstyle]

Amazing jacket! G&B's goat is out of this world. It's just fantastic. Now if they would just make a cut for us slimmer dudes, I'd have me one of them.

 

[ButteMT61]

Amazing jacket! G&B's goat is out of this world. It's just fantastic. Now if they would just make a cut for us slimmer dudes, I'd have me one of them.

Concur on the fit. However, the new Bill Kelso's look to be really excellent. Should be some pics coming soon from folks that ordered the new models.

 

[Dr H]

Can't speak for the G&B product, but the pattern has really grown on me. My original Doniger AN-J-3 has to be the most comfortable of my leather flight jackets.

 

[ButteMT61]

Can't speak for the G&B product, but the pattern has really grown on me. My original Doniger AN-J-3 has to be the most comfortable of my leather flight jackets.

The cut and design is excellent. They are comfy, and I look forward to getting either an AN-J-3, or M-422. My eyes are on a GW for next year. This year has a full calendar on both ends

 

[Dr H]

Hi Scott - hope you're well?
Is John going to make an AN-J-3?
I asked him about one following my purchase, but he felt that the market would be too small (and the design spec too vague).

 

[ButteMT61]

Hi Scott - hope you're well?Is John going to make an AN-J-3?I asked him about one following my purchase, but he felt that the market would be too small (and the design spec too vague).

Hi Ian,Plugging along. Thanks for asking...As for JC pumping out an AN, no, not that I know of. I just had a lovely GW creation in my mitts this week, but alas, it was a tad small on me. It was a 48 and very close, but the length of the torso - esp the back - was too short and the chest a tad tight. Got me excited though. Still not 100% decided on my jacket which should be built in July...help me

 

[Grayland]

I've had my eye on this AN-J-3 from the Aero sale page for a while. Really nice.

http://www.aeroleatherclothing.com/product-detail.php?id=871

 

[Dr H]

Scott, glad to hear it. I have a GW Doni A-2 on order - you could you worse... ;-)

 

[ButteMT61]

Scott, glad to hear it. I have a GW Doni A-2 on order - you could you worse... ;-)

Well, I just went back to drooling over the original Dubow 27798. It's all so confusing When is yours due Ian?