JV 44

[John Lever]

This is my new Messerschmitt jacket from Germany. It's a copy of the so called Jet Jacket.


Made from very soft dark brown horsehide with a Rayon [ I think] lining, black mouton collar, hidden button and snap closure, elasticated inner sleeves with external zip and closure snap, adjustable snap closure collar and inner cord and toggle waist tightener. Single snap closure breast pocket.
From the photographs I have seen of originals I would say this an accurate reproduction of a very complicated design. It is a brave undertaking by Ingo to make this very unusual and stylish jacket.
The weight is somewhere around the B-2 level, so it's not a heavy type garment so it will see lots of wear in our variable climate. The length also gives good protection around the lower back and even though it is not a thick garment it does feel warm.
The jacket oozes quality and I highly recommend it.

The pics may make the leather appear black, but it is very dark matt seal brown

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[Gancho]

Congratulation John!

This is an amazing jacket and it fits you very well. The guys from Original Fliegerjacken created a fantastic jacket.

Enjoy it!

Olli

 

[too much coffee]

Outstanding jacket, John.....you're right, it exudes quality. Great fit! Congrats.

 

[JanSolo]

That's a terrific design, John. You're right about the quality. The stitching looks first class and the choice of material is also very good. Looks like an all-around-the-year alternative to the B2 design. Congratulations.

 

[xwray]

I really like the features and look of this jacket, enough so that if I decided to buy another jacket it would be at the top of the list.

 

[Paden]

This is my new Junckers jacket from Germany. It's a copy of the so called Jet Jacket.

Hi John,

not Junkers, Messerschmitt.
The jacket is the only spezified leather jacket by the WWII Luftwaffe.
We named it "Messerschmitt JV44", in respect to the member of the expert squadron, the JV 44.
The pilots flew the famous Me 262, protected by FW 190 with red and with stripes painted, to show
the Flak friend and foe.

http://www.luftwaffe.cz/images/jv44pilots.jpg

 

[andy richards]

That is an amazing good looking jacket and fits you well! Congratulations! Are the RiRi zippers originals or remakes?
Andy

 

[John Lever]

That is an amazing good looking jacket and fits you well! Congratulations! Are the RiRi zippers originals or remakes?
Andy

Riri still make zips.

 

[PuLpO]

sehr schöne Jacke ingo, ps ich war schon mal bei dir nur leider warst du nicht da.
könnten wir aber nochmals wiederholen da du nur 20km von uns aus entfernt bist



Gruss Stephan

 

[Paden]

Hi Stephan,

wir sind Samstag von 10.00 Uhr bis 17.00 Uhr vor Ort und trennen uns von vielen Einzelstücken, bzw. bieten Sonderaktionen auf Lagerware.
Vielleicht klappts ja bei Dir.
Würde mich freuen!

Gruß,

Ingo

 

[PoohBang]

the jacket looks top notch as to manufacture and really cool features too.

but to be honest, I don't like the way it looks worn. Maybe it's just the one photo...

 

[John Lever]

It doesn't suit me so I am selling it. It is totally brand new and unworn.

Please PM if you are interested.