Skyhawk
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Up for sale is one of our new reproductions the A.G Spalding Bros Model 722 flight jacket. This jacket has not been reproduced by any other company and is a very unique vintage style flight jacket that looks fantastic when worn.
The jacket bears a remarkable resemblance to the early A-2 jackets produced in the 1930's. This is an interesting fact that needs more study but it would appear that the jackets may be related. Which one came first is unknown at this time.
Original Catalog Drawing:
Spalding was a major producer of flight gear and clothing throughout the 1920's and 1930's. This jacket was made by Spalding sometime in the early 1930's. This jacket appeared in their flight gear catalog featuring gear from the 1920's through the 1930's.
The exact date this model of jacket was made is unknown. The fact that it features a "Hookless Zipper" narrows it down to the late 1920's or early 1930's. A surviving example of this jacket has not been discovered. We were able to reproduce this model from the catalog photos and descriptions, as well as studying other jackets and leather flight suits made by Spalding in the late 1920's and 1930's.
The Model 722 was made from Capeskin leather described as "Glove Leather" in the catalog. This was a common name used for Capeskin in that era. The available colors were Newport Tan or a Navy. Our version is made in Newport Tan Capeskin and features a reproduction early 1930's Hookless Zipper and genuine horn buttons.
This jacket is a size 40 and is on sale for:
$550 with free shipping in the USA
Measurements:
Chest: 22.5"
Arms: 26"
Shoulders: 18"
Back Length: 25.5"
The jacket bears a remarkable resemblance to the early A-2 jackets produced in the 1930's. This is an interesting fact that needs more study but it would appear that the jackets may be related. Which one came first is unknown at this time.
Original Catalog Drawing:
Spalding was a major producer of flight gear and clothing throughout the 1920's and 1930's. This jacket was made by Spalding sometime in the early 1930's. This jacket appeared in their flight gear catalog featuring gear from the 1920's through the 1930's.
The exact date this model of jacket was made is unknown. The fact that it features a "Hookless Zipper" narrows it down to the late 1920's or early 1930's. A surviving example of this jacket has not been discovered. We were able to reproduce this model from the catalog photos and descriptions, as well as studying other jackets and leather flight suits made by Spalding in the late 1920's and 1930's.
The Model 722 was made from Capeskin leather described as "Glove Leather" in the catalog. This was a common name used for Capeskin in that era. The available colors were Newport Tan or a Navy. Our version is made in Newport Tan Capeskin and features a reproduction early 1930's Hookless Zipper and genuine horn buttons.
This jacket is a size 40 and is on sale for:
$550 with free shipping in the USA
Measurements:
Chest: 22.5"
Arms: 26"
Shoulders: 18"
Back Length: 25.5"
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