my new G-1! (with pics)

[Hawk_Eye]

Im lazy, copying this right from my VLJ post.

The G-1 i picked up a couple weeks ago arrived today, and I'm thrilled with it. I was lucky enough to pick it up for a very nice 125.00 on a BIN. It fits perfectly everywhere, except in that its a touch short. But, being tall you have to make a sacrifice or two. Its a Star Sportswear, I think 1969, but possibly a 65, the 9/5 on the label is incomplete. The goatskin is in excellent condition, virtually no wear at all, same with the lining and the collar. In fact, aside from the label and a few small resewn holes in the knits, I'd say its in pretty much issued condition.Im not sure if this is a Star house feature or common to G-1s in general, but the right pocket seems to be a 1/4 inch wider than the left. Also, the zip is strange. It looks like a Scovill but its not marked as one I've ever seen. Heres the pics, apologies in advance if they are a bit big.
I should add that the pictures really do not do it justice.

 

[The Wingnut]

Looks GOOD on you! Congrats and enjoy.

 

[Marv]

Nice, very nice indeed

 

[BellyTank]

Nice one.

Flight jackets look so much better when they fit!
(like yours)


B
T

 

[Baron Kurtz]

Too short? Looks about right to me. Maybe the jeans are too low?

bk

 

[rumblefish]

^The fit looks fine, what I'd want mine to look like. A waist length jacket with the sleeves longer than the body, I feel, makes shoulders look broader.
Nice jacket, lucky you!:eusa_clap

 

[rmrdaddy]

Great piece there!

Looking good!

 

[silhouette53]

VERY NICE !

Thats a great looking jacket Hawk Eye, congratulations on securing it at that price !! The fit is so good that I have to ask you what your chest size is - I see the jacket is labelled a 42 and it would give me a good idea of the fit on these things should I be fortunate enough to see one going at the right price

Many thanks

Colin

 

[Darhling]

Great jacket! It looks really good on you and the color is fantastic.

 

[Smithy]

Doesn't seem to be anything wrong with the fit of that to my eyes.

Looks the bizz

 

[green papaya]

military flyer's jackets are usually cut higher in the waist for wearing in the cockpit with flyer's overalls.

the fur collar has a nice color

 

[Hawk_Eye]

Thats a great looking jacket Hawk Eye, congratulations on securing it at that price !! The fit is so good that I have to ask you what your chest size is - I see the jacket is labelled a 42 and it would give me a good idea of the fit on these things should I be fortunate enough to see one going at the right price

Many thanks

Colin

I think the sizing varies throughout the manufacturers. The last G-1 I had, a wreck of a D-series Martin Lane sz 42, was tight on me. Yet this Star 42 fits nicely, in fact its 22 inches across the chest, seems a bit bigger than a "true" 42. Myself, I have a 39-40 inch chest and size 42 jackets of most kinds seem to do the trick for me. Thanks all for the positive comments!

 

[rick canavar]

The G-1 looks great Hawkeye, dead on fit. Enjoy it.

 

[blacklagoon]

beautiful looking G-1 jacket hawkeye.It really fits you to a T.