ORIGINAL GORDON & FERGUSON CO. SPEC M-422A INTERMEDIATE JACKETS

[Jorgeenriqueaguilera]

Gents,

Today I would like to share an example that became the main intermediate flight jacket for the USN from the beginning to the end of WWII; the spec M-422A.

This example was made by Gordon & Ferguson Co. under contract No. NXs 416 in 1941.

The basic design inherits the style of the M-422. Later AN6552, AN-J-3A, G-1 (55J14) and current G-1 (MIL-J-7823).

The condition of this jacket looks to be unused. The goatskin is superb and the mouton collar is mint. Talon zipper working perfectly. Some staining on the lining due to the leather tanning process but this is common with G&F, but shows no wear at all, and even the label is spotless. A couple moth holes on the knits which are totally normal due to the nature of the material. “USN” stencil stencil under looks sharp.

Being marked as a 42, the fit of this jacket is amazing!

Say no more guys, enjoy the pics!

Regards,
Jorge

 

[Jorgeenriqueaguilera]

 

[Jorgeenriqueaguilera]

And the proper fit pic.

 

[daw]

Another score! What a great jacket, and perfect fit!

 

[London Cabbie]

Would love to see the bi swing back, when worn if possible.

 

[MaydayWei]

Another beauty to the collection. Wear it in good health, my friend!

 

[SuinBruin]

Hard to imagine finding an original M-422a in better condition. Another stunner.

 

[Flightengineer]

1941 .... and it's like new. Damn, every time I look at your photos, it’s like looking back in time. I don't know how you do it and where such jackets are preserved in their original form.

 

[Spitfireace]

Are you thinking of darning the holes in the knits? I can't figure out why the label reads "Jackets", it's only one jacket.

 

[Jorgeenriqueaguilera]

Thank you, guys! More goodies are coming in the next few days.

 

[Jorgeenriqueaguilera]

Hard to imagine finding an original M-422a in better condition. Another stunner.

Actually, I own two G&F M-422A, I have never posted the other but it is in great shape, too. M’s are classic!

 

[Jorgeenriqueaguilera]

Are you thinking of darning the holes in the knits? I can't figure out why the label reads "Jackets", it's only one jacket.

Not really, I avoid touching my jackets for authenticity purposes and also I’m kinda OCD lol.

 

[ausreenactor]

CDO is worse. (Letters in correct, alphabetical order)

 

[B-Man2]

Real classics Jorge......

 

[Brent]

Just beyond words.

Regards,

 

[south9407]

I’m late to the party on this one, but that is a fantastic looking jacket. I’ve been obsessing over one like this for over 20 years. Unfortunately, repros are way too expensive and so are the originals that are found on eBay.
I did come across a guy in Denmark who has started a flight jacket business and offers his example of the G&F M-422a. Very reasonable price and his specs are spot on. I’ll try to get some pics posted. Check out avileather.com if you get the chance.

 

[B-Man2]

I’m late to the party on this one, but that is a fantastic looking jacket. I’ve been obsessing over one like this for over 20 years. Unfortunately, repros are way too expensive and so are the originals that are found on eBay.
I did come across a guy in Denmark who has started a flight jacket business and offers his example of the G&F M-422a. Very reasonable price and his specs are spot on. I’ll try to get some pics posted. Check out avileather.com if you get the chance.

Hi South9407
Welcome to VLJ !
Thanks for your post. AVI leather’s is well known to most of us here. If you do a few searches on AVI you’ll find that several posts evaluating their jackets can be found here.

 

[tda003]

Great looking jacket. I have one also. My father had one issued during WWII. I remember it as a child ca. 1950. The more pointed collar it has stayed with me, but it did. I learned what it was here on VLJ and subsequently found one. I really like it. Congratulations on your jacket(s).