flight jacket

Hey everyone, I am very excited to share my most recent acquisition. I have been wanting a test flight jacket for a while and finally found this one on eBay! While, unfortunately, the tag on my jacket is worn out, I was fortunate enough to find Jorge's posting of an almost identical jacket, with...

Don't have any experience with this jacket or any Buzz Rickson jackets. Also don't have many photos but the label looks weird to me comparing it

Hello everybody ! I’m new too all this , but recently been getting into it more specifically about a-2 jackets and noseart . Any who my question is does anybody know of nose art painters you’s can recommend in the USA and if possible in the Midwest states ?? Thanks in advance & also or if...

Hi all, Greetings! This is my first post on this forum, and I hope y'all can take a look and help me authenticate this B15 jacket I purchased. Much appreciated, and thanks in advance! I recently picked up this vintage B15 jacket from a reputable local surplus store. The store owner claimed it...

Hi all, New to this forum. Like many I have developed a flight jacket obsession and have since been looking into preservation and restoration of the ones I have. But I barely have the first clue on looking after these items or how to safely treat them, or which products to use! Below is one of...

I'm not sure if the term is double-breasted/asymmetrical, but it's the crossover from motorcycle jacket, to a bomber. Does anyone know which specific jacket this is? All I know is that it's from Wilsons Leather. But what I'm really intrigued the most by which I hope one day will get answered...

Good morning fellas I just received my first A-2, a No-name W535-AC-27753, I normally wear 42 in G-1’s but this is one is 40 so I took my chances. The condition is great for being 77 years old, the leather is in amazing condition (special thanks to @Maverickson for the conditioning tips)...

Hi everybody, With the very cold UK weather I recently bought a vintage B3 jacket From eBay. I loved it but it was too big for me. Also, I didn’t like the smell much. It was a strong musty smell on the sheepskin. It was a USAAF one, though I must say that really like the look of the more fitted...

Hello fellas!! I just bought this CWU-45 desert vers, does anybody know how to get rid of the wrinkles? Thanks!! Jorge

Hi all, I have recently purchased a supposedly 8-year old "new" B-15 jacket from an ebay seller. Received the jacket today. The quality feels solid and the condition is indeed new. However, I observe a few things that make me wonder about its authenticity or maybe I'm too inexperienced to have...

Hello, I have been searching for a very high quality original painted WW2 flight jacket. I have been searching on ebay but am wondering if there are other places I might go to search for one. For the right piece, the budget could be significant. Thank you in advance for any help. Best, Brendan

Hello all, we have been in the planning stage for some time now on the Aviatrix jacket. Our goal is to produce a high quality, durable "real" flight jacket for women that is an exact reproduction of one of Amelia's favorite flight jackets. Our hope is that this project can contribute to...

Hey guys. Just wanted to let everyone know that we have some new leather options and materials plus some other updates at the site: http://www.headwindmfg.com/materials.html More to come soon! Regards, Jay