I have just received a custom made G-1 from the 60's 0r 70's.It is lined in shearling sheepskin,and has quilted arms inside.It differs from an original G-1 design quite a lot in places,from the under arm vent holes to the entire back.The knitted wrist cuffs have a thick strip of leather,which is perfect for using as a rest for writing.There is no inner wind flap either.I will post the pictures i got from ebay here for the time being,until i take some more detailed pictures of it.
I originally bought it for a friend of mine and my father,who is a lone solo yachtsman,but this is seriously too small for him.It is a size 40'' chest,according to the seller,but fits me like a 38'' - 40'' chest.The mouton collar cannot be closed on me,and i have a really small head and face.
The zip only has,what look like the initials CC or LC on it.the inner pocket popper has SCOVILL MFG CO.
According to the seller,the jacket was custom made for a Commander Richard Lippencott,who flew P-3 Orions.I will post what the seller says about the jacket and Commander Lippencott below:
Description Seller assumes all responsibility for listing this item.
Item Specifics
Country : US Product Type: Flight Jacket
Time Period, War : Vietnam
US Navy pilots often wore custom made flight jackets, both in the cockpit and on the flight line. This custom made G-1 type flight jacket belonged to Commander Richard Lippencott of the US Navy. He served as COMPATWINGSPAC (Commander Patrol Wings Pacific) in the late 1960 s through the early 1970s . Flying P-3 Orion patrol aircraft out of Moffett Field , CA, and other bases including Taiwan and the Phillipines, the Patrol Wings under Lippencott searched the waters of the North Pacific for Soviet submarines. Prior to that, in 1965, Lippencott had gone to sea on the aircraft carrier USS Independence. The 'Indy" was one of the first carriers to take up position off North Vietnam, and conducted air strikes around the clock. Lippencott's goatskin flight jacket features a genuine sheepskin lining , coming right up to a genuine dark mouton collar. It has 2 way snap closure pockets with both top and side entry . The jacket is in very good condition, with some damage to the cuffs (pictured) and 4 small moth holes in the knit waistband. Size 40. Bid with confidence and please view our other great military and aviation classics.
Over all,it is a really well made heavy duty jacket.
I will post better pictures sometime soon,before and after applying a coat of pecard to it.
Just a quick update.I have just discovered a small tag with the sizing 42 on it.The main label is missing from it.
I originally bought it for a friend of mine and my father,who is a lone solo yachtsman,but this is seriously too small for him.It is a size 40'' chest,according to the seller,but fits me like a 38'' - 40'' chest.The mouton collar cannot be closed on me,and i have a really small head and face.
The zip only has,what look like the initials CC or LC on it.the inner pocket popper has SCOVILL MFG CO.
According to the seller,the jacket was custom made for a Commander Richard Lippencott,who flew P-3 Orions.I will post what the seller says about the jacket and Commander Lippencott below:
Description Seller assumes all responsibility for listing this item.
Item Specifics
Country : US Product Type: Flight Jacket
Time Period, War : Vietnam
US Navy pilots often wore custom made flight jackets, both in the cockpit and on the flight line. This custom made G-1 type flight jacket belonged to Commander Richard Lippencott of the US Navy. He served as COMPATWINGSPAC (Commander Patrol Wings Pacific) in the late 1960 s through the early 1970s . Flying P-3 Orion patrol aircraft out of Moffett Field , CA, and other bases including Taiwan and the Phillipines, the Patrol Wings under Lippencott searched the waters of the North Pacific for Soviet submarines. Prior to that, in 1965, Lippencott had gone to sea on the aircraft carrier USS Independence. The 'Indy" was one of the first carriers to take up position off North Vietnam, and conducted air strikes around the clock. Lippencott's goatskin flight jacket features a genuine sheepskin lining , coming right up to a genuine dark mouton collar. It has 2 way snap closure pockets with both top and side entry . The jacket is in very good condition, with some damage to the cuffs (pictured) and 4 small moth holes in the knit waistband. Size 40. Bid with confidence and please view our other great military and aviation classics.
Over all,it is a really well made heavy duty jacket.
I will post better pictures sometime soon,before and after applying a coat of pecard to it.
Just a quick update.I have just discovered a small tag with the sizing 42 on it.The main label is missing from it.
