Jorgeenriqueaguilera
Well-Known Member
Gents,
Since this my last post of this crazy year, I wanted to share an extremely rare contract of the elusive AN-J-3A, made by Gordon & Ferguson, Inc. under No. N288s-32277.
Thanks to the very same John Chapman for all the information provided and according to Full Gear book, it is estimated that this contract was awarded in fiscal year, 1945.
Unfortunately, the info on Aota’s book is rather incomplete on this specific contract, since he did not know the actual nomenclature of the spec tag.
The AN-J-3A is a model with further revised specifications based on the Spec AN-6552. But the name of the spec itself was to conform to the name of AN-J-3, a spec for the new Army and Navy common model flight jacket at the end of World War II. Along with this, the details were modified again.
The Government established manufacturing specifications for the complete commonality of the Army and Navy in flight suits and aviation equipment in general. However, factors such as the size of the Army and Naval aviation, differences in missions, and pride hindered the standardization.
This jacket belonged to Lt. Joseph Earl Orwig, who served as a Navy pilot during WWII.
This example is in great condition, considering it’s around 75 years old. The goatskin leather is in solid condition and has developed a nice patina through out the years of service, giving the jacket that “been there” look.
All parts are genuine to the jacket. Mouton collar has developed an amazing rusty shade. Original blackened Talon zipper is working perfectly. Knits are in great shape with a couple unnoticeable moth holes.
Left chest depicts a leather name tag, printed “J.E. ORWIG USNR”
“U.S.” stencil under the collar still looks good. (Since this was a joint service jacket, the “USN” stencil was replaced by the “US” one.)
That being said guys, wishing you the best for 2021!
Regards,
Jorge
Since this my last post of this crazy year, I wanted to share an extremely rare contract of the elusive AN-J-3A, made by Gordon & Ferguson, Inc. under No. N288s-32277.
Thanks to the very same John Chapman for all the information provided and according to Full Gear book, it is estimated that this contract was awarded in fiscal year, 1945.
Unfortunately, the info on Aota’s book is rather incomplete on this specific contract, since he did not know the actual nomenclature of the spec tag.
The AN-J-3A is a model with further revised specifications based on the Spec AN-6552. But the name of the spec itself was to conform to the name of AN-J-3, a spec for the new Army and Navy common model flight jacket at the end of World War II. Along with this, the details were modified again.
The Government established manufacturing specifications for the complete commonality of the Army and Navy in flight suits and aviation equipment in general. However, factors such as the size of the Army and Naval aviation, differences in missions, and pride hindered the standardization.
This jacket belonged to Lt. Joseph Earl Orwig, who served as a Navy pilot during WWII.
This example is in great condition, considering it’s around 75 years old. The goatskin leather is in solid condition and has developed a nice patina through out the years of service, giving the jacket that “been there” look.
All parts are genuine to the jacket. Mouton collar has developed an amazing rusty shade. Original blackened Talon zipper is working perfectly. Knits are in great shape with a couple unnoticeable moth holes.
Left chest depicts a leather name tag, printed “J.E. ORWIG USNR”
“U.S.” stencil under the collar still looks good. (Since this was a joint service jacket, the “USN” stencil was replaced by the “US” one.)
That being said guys, wishing you the best for 2021!
Regards,
Jorge
Is 2020 over ? I was beginning to think it would never end.
