Vintage kid's flight jacket

[Salv]

Hi all, I thought you might like to see some pictures of a jacket that I wore as a kid in the very early 60's. I was born in London but my dad was in the US Navy (mum's English) and we were stationed to Norfolk, VA in the late 50's and the jacket was bought then from the local Sears Roebuck. The jacket was passed on to my cousins and eventually came back to me about 15 years ago. The sleeves originally had elasticated cuffs to match the waist-band but they disintegrated long ago. There's a new zip as well, but everything else is original. The label reads "Boyville - Sears Roebuck and Co. USA" The little tag under the label reads "Genuine STEERHIDE." It measures 14" from the collar to the bottom of the waistband, 12.5" across the shoulders, sleeve length is 12". And I've also included a picture of me wearing it in 1961.

 

[silhouette53]

Have the years been kind ??

Hi Salv
What a great history of your childhood jacket and does it look cool or what ????

I wish I could get my A2 to have as much character !!! I'm desperately trying to get it 'broken in' as it looks way too new still.

The 1961 photo is CUTE but you should have included a current one of yourself for comparison !!!lol

Colin

 

[Salv]

Hi Salv
What a great history of your childhood jacket and does it look cool or what ????

I wish I could get my A2 to have as much character !!! I'm desperately trying to get it 'broken in' as it looks way too new still.

The 1961 photo is CUTE but you should have included a current one of yourself for comparison !!!lol

Colin

Hi Colin,

I've always thought it was a very cool jacket, and I was very happy when it was finally returned to me - I thought it was long lost. There are some recent pictures of me about, and one day soon I'll get some pictures of me in my new Aero Barnstormer (honestly, I will Paddy...) Have a look for the "Getting a 40's suit..." thread in the Suit folder, or the London meet thread in the Events folder.

Oh, and welcome to the Lounge.

 

[Speedster]

That is very cool jacket you had back then Salv, and what a treasure to get back.

Speester