Jaw, meet floor.

[blackrat2]

I think in his write up he says the leather is strong and flexible

 

[ButteMT61]

John has had this one (or one very similar for over 10 years.)
Must be one of the very rarest jackets around, stunning.
He told me that he can't replicate it as Switlik are still trading.

Funny, when I saw this, I said to meself, "me, I can see @John Lever wearing this!

 

[OperationCoffee]

Like how well done the collar is. I bet he had the perfect color matched piece of mouton within spitting distance.

 

[Silver Surfer]

wonder what the stitch horizontal stickh line the back is [was]for?

 

[OperationCoffee]

wonder what the stitch horizontal stickh line the back is [was]for?

I can only say by having owned a BR B-2 that it was there to support the lining material.

 

[STEVE S.]

wonder what the stitch horizontal stickh line the back is [was]for?

Supports the heavy liner from sagging. I didnt run that stitch line on mine, liked the looks better without it. Figured I could always add it later if there was an issue.

 

[mulceber]

Supports the heavy liner from sagging. I didnt run that stitch line on mine, liked the looks better without it. Figured I could always add it later if there was an issue.

I also imagine a blanket-lined jacket wouldn’t need it to quite the same degree that a shearling-lined one would. But that’s just my layman’s speculation.

 

[ausreenactor]

Wow. That’s amazing! I wonder if he will ever produce a replica?

Would assume that is the reason JC has had it.

 

[johnwayne]

Whilst its a lovely jacket, not sure about that humongous big collar!

 

[ausreenactor]

The jacket on the sale page is better than the Full Gear jacket.

 

[mulceber]

Yup, I agree. That being said, I think Full Gear has another B-1 that somehow still has the pocket, so that's pretty special, but John's is in astonishing condition.

 

[ausreenactor]

Supports the heavy liner from sagging. I didnt run that stitch line on mine, liked the looks better without it. Figured I could always add it later if there was an issue.

Could it be a pocket position, with the pocket removed?

 

[STEVE S.]

Could it be a pocket position, with the pocket removed?

he was asking about this one one the back.

 

[STEVE S.]

I also imagine a blanket-lined jacket wouldn’t need it to quite the same degree that a shearling-lined one would. But that’s just my layman’s speculation.

I used a vintage wool material on mine & have noticed it gets a little “sticky” depending on what type of shirt you wear & also how dry & amount of static is in the air, so can see where it could be beneficial in a working type situation as was originally intended.

 

[mulceber]

Still intending to get one of your someday, Steve, if you're still offering them. I'm told the B-2 isn't as warm, but it could be great as a November/December jacket. Plus, it's just such a cool design.

 

[jimmy greene]

Steve,S can you make a B1 for me ? I am the person you made the post war German A2 for .

 

[Chandler]

...but John's is in astonishing condition.

And a 44!

 

[ausreenactor]

he was asking about this one one the back.
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Right...

 

[ausreenactor]

Good Wear Leather Coat Company — Sale Original Switlik B-1 Flight Jacket

www.goodwearleather.com

Why is it still for sale? I bought into Bitcoin again this week. Hopefully got the bottom of the dip....

No depreciation or corrections on an investment like this B-1.

 

[Pilot]

he was asking about this one one the back.
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Its legit… found this one on the web

Vintage 1930's PRE 40's WW2 U.S. ARMY AIR CORPS B-2 Leather Bomber Jacket Sz 40 | #536266580

This Is NOT A Reproduction. RARE Original 1930's Pre-WW2 Era U.S. ARMY AIR CORPS Type B-2 Leather Bomber Jacket! I Believe It Was Made In The Early To Mid-1930's Era. Made By The Switlik Parachute & E

www.worthpoint.com