B-day present- an original D-1 (Windy City Outerwear)

[fishmeok]

It was my birthday last week, and I had an unexpected present in the mail- an original size large D-1. Some of you may have seen this on e-bay- It is surprisingly solid even with the topcoat worn off. I made some repairs to the back of the collar and added an original Talon (Thanks Clark!). I am geeked- it's completely wearable (for riding in the car and going shopping that is- I will definately not be repairing an R2800 while wearing it or anything) and I have wanted one for a long time. Fits great too.

Anyone know what unit the backwards "K" is? How about the maker and contract date?

Cheers
Mark

 

[dujardin]

i was not often on my pc those last days, i missed your birthday; so with a little delay....happy birthdayyyyy


this jacket is great, very nice

that's a good and unexpected present

enjoy and wear with care

 

[mindful]

i love that d1 it looks awesome

 

[Roughwear]

Very nice Mark. I can't help you with information about Windy City but the contract dates to the 1945 fiscal year.

 

[oose]

Great Jacket Mark, fits a treat.

All I've got on is they were based in at 1132 South Wabash Avenue, Chicago, IL, building still their now called Advance Uniform Inc. founded in 1956, maybe its an evolution of the same company?

1944
Windy City Outerwear Order No. L-44 (10-8-45) established a general division factor of .809. for applicant's sales of leather coats and jackets to wholesalers, chain stores and independent retailers, subject to terms and conditions set forth ...








All the best
stu

 

[Clark J]

Nice D-1 Sgt Carter!!!

 

[Peter Graham]

D-1's are a great design, especially the ones with pockets. They seem to have been made by more varied manufacturers than any other jacket. Perhaps the simple design allowed more manufacturers to produce them. That's an interesting label. It's the first D-1 label I've seen that specifies 'Jacket Mechanics'. It also lacks any mention of Army Air Forces property.

 

[fishmeok]

Thanks for all the info guys! I have made a lot of WWII jackets but rarely get my hands on originals, much less ones I can actually wear.

I wonder if the "mechanics"label was a change late-war?

Cheers
Mark

 

[Carl]

Windy City Outer Wear had 2 contracts to the AAF . This is the contract for the D1 as shown by the OP

 

[Pilot]

Bravo! Wow!

 

[Officer Dibley]

I love the D-1. It's simplicity is beautiful. The B-6 is too fussy for me.
Lovely jacket !