A couple of jackets i have been offered

[Peter Graham]

Carl, my mistake. I thought the label said 36 not 38. It should fit just fine.

 

[littlebuddy]

From the pictures, I think it looks like the AN 6552 has red rot...I'd skip that one.

I like G-1, but the pictures are too small for me to really see all the details. That said, I think the patches are mix of US and Japanese made patches....just what you would expect from a jacket from this time period.

You are not going to hurt getting the G-1 in Skyhawk's price range, though you might not make much either....better/bigger pictures of the patches would help.

I will try and get some bigger pics of the G1 patches

Carl

 

[a2jacketpatches]

Grab that G1 if you can, if buying just to flip it maybe not. I won't buy anything to flip unless it's 40% or lower than value but patches are one thing I'll get reasonably close with.

 

[littlebuddy]

Grab that G1 if you can, if buying just to flip it maybe not. I won't buy anything to flip unless it's 40% or lower than value but patches are one thing I'll get reasonably close with.

I have bought the G1 ! It will not be flipped as I hope to be wearing it , as I think it's real cool

Carl

 

[a2jacketpatches]

Grab that G1 if you can, if buying just to flip it maybe not. I won't buy anything to flip unless it's 40% or lower than value but patches are one thing I'll get reasonably close with.

I have bought the G1 ! It will not be flipped as I hope to be wearing it , as I think it's real cool

Carl

Good choice, what's the squadron designation, would like to know their history.

 

[littlebuddy]

Grab that G1 if you can, if buying just to flip it maybe not. I won't buy anything to flip unless it's 40% or lower than value but patches are one thing I'll get reasonably close with.

I have bought the G1 ! It will not be flipped as I hope to be wearing it , as I think it's real cool

Carl

Good choice, what's the squadron designation, would like to know their history.

I havnt a clue !! I was hoping someone might be able to help on that as well as a date of the jacket ??

Carl

 

[a2jacketpatches]

I've seen the Squadron Patch very recently but can't put my finger on it. Once you get better photos up I'll look around.

 

[littlebuddy]

I've seen the Squadron Patch very recently but can't put my finger on it. Once you get better photos up I'll look around.

Might not be till tomorrow that I get some bigger pics up , if that's OK ??

Carl

 

[a2jacketpatches]

No rush, today I'm busier than a one legged man in an ass kicking contest :lol: take your time

 

[a2jacketpatches]

BTW, Happy Day

 

[littlebuddy]

BTW, Happy Day

Many thanks !!!

 

[littlebuddy]

 

[a2jacketpatches]

What's that scroll say, that's the squadron designation.

 

[unclegrumpy]

It's VA 152

 

[littlebuddy]

On Wednesday i received a parcel , from the guy who had these 2 jackets , he is my intermediary in the US , and he very very kindly sent me the G1 as a gift ! I was totally blown away with the act of generosity he showed

i would like some help on the date of manufacture on the G1 if possible and also would like to know if the zipper is the correct type or not ??

Many thanks

Carl

 

[Skyhawk]

Yep that's the original zip. The Blackened Conmar bell zipper was used in the 1950's. This contract is from the mid to late 1950's.

 

[littlebuddy]

Yep that's the original zip. The Blackened Conmar bell zipper was used in the 1950's. This contract is from the mid to late 1950's.

Oh wow !! I was thinking it was a 60,s onwards issue

Thank you very much for the info

Carl

 

[littlebuddy]

better pics of the patches ( i hope !!)

Carl

 

[PADDY_M]

Lovely patched jacket. Enjoy as it's a head turner!

 

[Roughwear]

Carl, your G-1 dates to the 1958 fiscal year.