jrsheairs
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According to ELC the patch is for VB-41, the squadron‘s designation in 1943. So a little bit later than when the 37J1 was worn.Check out Tophatter patch on ELC’s website. View attachment 36330
According to ELC the patch is for VB-41, the squadron‘s designation in 1943. So a little bit later than when the 37J1 was worn.Check out Tophatter patch on ELC’s website. View attachment 36330
Thanks for the info.... greatly appreciated!According to ELC the patch is for VB-41, the squadron‘s designation in 1943. So a little bit later than when the 37J1 was worn.
I am about 100 % sure that the black and white pictures from the movie have a red colored background circle.Thanks for the info.... greatly appreciated!
Good Luck with that........I just ordered mine. I pretty much had to. I was a Tophatter from 1983 to 1986. What better way to pay tribute to my squadron (the oldest in the USN) than to wear the first leather jacket available. I plan on having the squadron symbol painted on. Can’t wait!! I ran into a pilot today whose Dad was also a Tophatter and he expressed interest in getting him one. I have connections to other Tophatters so this can possibly “take off.”
I just ordered mine. I pretty much had to. I was a Tophatter from 1983 to 1986. What better way to pay tribute to my squadron (the oldest in the USN) than to wear the first leather jacket available. I plan on having the squadron symbol painted on. Can’t wait!! I ran into a pilot today whose Dad was also a Tophatter and he expressed interest in getting him one. I have connections to other Tophatters so this can possibly “take off.”
Man! F-14 pilot?!! That was my dream when I was 17..... ohhh Top Gun, where all this started! Btw that ELC fits you perfect @jrsheairsWow ...don’t often meet Tomcat pilot here. Could you share a little of your memories of the experience in the Flight Deck thread on this forum, Sir?
Will do when I get a chance.Wow ...don’t often meet Tomcat pilot here. Could you share a little of your memories of the experience in the Flight Deck thread on this forum, Sir?
I love your selection of jackets. Quite extensive!Man! F-14 pilot?!! That was my dream when I was 17..... ohhh Top Gun, where all this started! Btw that ELC fits you perfect @jrsheairs
Any luck on that Jay?Yes I have a few options. Being USA based is a necessity. Right now I am working with an experienced artist who is making up a sample for me. The hide has been tested for colorfastness and it will be just fine to paint on. Now I am sending larger pieces of Capeskin to make up a sample. I will pot photos when it's done.
I love your selection of jackets. Quite extensive!
I’d like a pic of thatThe envy grows...
I’d like a pic of that