Gentleman, I owe you a debt of gratitude.

[Big J]

Dear Loungers,

Thank you for welcoming me to your group, and thank you for making this site viewable by non-members.
Your kindness in doing so has allowed me to avidly read all of the opinions and advice posted here, and helped my buy 6 flight jackets over the last 5 years, with never a need to send anything back.

Invaluable; that's what this forum is.

I guess you'll be wanting to see some pictures of my treasures...

 

[Worf]

Welcome aboard... The more the merrier. And please do post pics and details.

Worf

 

[Big J]

Thanks Worf, that's very kind of you.

I'll have to think of something to post so I can bust that '15 posts before being able to post pics' thing. Err...

 

[Tomasso]

Thanks Worf, that's very kind of you.

I'll have to think of something to post so I can bust that '15 posts before being able to post pics' thing. Err...

You can begin posting photos upon joining. The 15 post rule is for using PM.

 

[Big J]

Sweet!

 

[Big J]

Nope, Posting Permissions box is showing 'You may not post attachments'.

 

[dudewuttheheck]

Well that just means we can have pics now!

On behalf of another noob, WELCOME!

 

[Big J]

Thanks Dude!

 

[Bunyip]

Welcome aboard mate! Looking forward to seeing your collection..

 

[Big J]

Thanks Bunyip, cute dog!

 

[Tkecks]

You can post pictures using a hosting service like photobucket, Flickr, etc. Noone really does "attachments" when they post photos. And welcome!

 

[Big J]

Just been messing around with Photobucket, so I'll post some pics.

Here are my USN jackets.

First up is my G-1 that I found in a thrift store. I bought it for next to nothing, and I still can't decide if it's genuine or not. It's got all the hallmarks of a nasty 70's/80's jacket; Ideal zipper, nylon cuffing, less than spectacular goat (?) skin, fake fur collar, USN hole-punched in the storm flap, which make me think that it's for real. However, the fact that it is a size 48 seems a little odd; what with fighter jocks all being small guys. Anyway...
I decided the best thing for it (since it looked so 'period') was to get some Vietnam tribute art work.


http://s327.photobucket.com/user/Big_Js_a_comin/media/securedownload-6_zpsa8968a47.jpeg.html



The second jacket is a Lost Wolds G-1.
For the record, dealing with Lost Worlds (yep, I know their reputation) was simple and straightforward. No problems.
The LW jacket isn't a great replica of a WW2 jacket (I guess much closer to being a great Korean War vintage replica), but this jacket is built so tough, I'm very fond of it.
Anyway, thought that it needed a little something, and sent it off to get a little artwork.

http://s327.photobucket.com/user/Big_Js_a_comin/media/securedownload-5_zps9f739257.jpeg.html

Maybe not to everyone's liking, but hey, it's about personal freedom, right?

 

[bn1966]

Please show collection

 

[kampkatz]

Big J,
Nice artwork on the G-1's. Welcome to FL. You are destined to spend years of viewing many topics on this site. Brew a nice cup of coffee and enjoy, while sitting in your comfy chair.

 

[bn1966]

Great jackets, love the artwork

 

[Big J]

Thanks for all your kind comments!
The artist was John Canfijn in Florida.
You can find him here;

http://www.picturetrail.com/prifly

I'll post some pics of my Aero's- they're more 'regular'.

 

[bretron]

Welcome aboard, Big J

 

[dudewuttheheck]

cool artwork on those jackets. Definitely want to see the Aeros as well!

 

[Smithy]

Always nice to see another poor soul round here bitten by jacket malaria.

Welcome Big J and nice jackets.

 

[Big J]

Thanks guys! You're all so kind