Recent content by fleet16b

Turns out this is a scam as I suspected the seller calls himself, Matt Turner, everybody please beware

Just had this jacket, offered to me, but wanted to solicit opinions as to whether it’s an original and who is the maker Very interested in what people can tell me

SAT - Sercurity Aviation Togs Last picture compares mine to and actual one

That blood chit looks too new to me but maybe it’s the picture

2002

1000+ flying hours

The ELC RW1401p getting a workout

Oh man! Too bad I would love an original SAT Very rare to find

Thank you I really like the sleeve fit, it’s very comfortable. Actually does not taper as much as the photo depicts

Here are pictures of my holy grail jacket Beautiful recreation of an SAT jacket by John Chapman / Goodwear in 2020 Love the pre-war style , hookless zip and button pockets You can really see the early transition from A1 to the A2 Third picture is a comparison photo provided to me by John Chapman...

Wanted a “flight jacket “ for a long time In 1985 , I bought one with my first pay check at my new job. Got it from a company called Lepper Aviation ( no longer in business) It is I think cowhide . It cam an with a detachable collar and quilted lining. Sort of an A2/G1 combo. I eventually...

The detachable collar look to from a Deacon( Canadian) Flight suit not a Sidcoy Flight suit Pretty much identical

Just received an WPG Irvin size 44 that I got at a low price on EBay I owned one years ago that I sold when I ordered an ELC B of B Irvin More comments on the review page

I have an Eastman RE 1401 A2 and a Goodwear SAT A2 Both are very high quality jackets but the Goodwear is clearly the superior product.