What jacket(s) are you wearing at the moment?

[Peter242]

I was rather glad to hear he didn't call it an original WW2 bomber jacket.

 

[B-Man2]

Nice Jackets Burt, i´m also looking for a Size 46 - but in germany its not that easy .
How long is a 46 in the body ? Could give me also the measurements for chest and arms ?

Greetings
Peter

Hi Peter
I’d be happy to list the measurements of the 46 Star G-1 for you. Just one thing you should know is that the measurements for a size 46 G-1 can differ depending on the manufacturer of the jacket. I’ve had size 46 G-1s that were small on me and others that ran large. For example I’ll give you the measurements of a 46 Martin Lane first
Chest …..24.5 inches
Arms……. 26 Inches
Shoulders … 19.5 inches
Rear collar seam to bottom of knits..25 inches

STAR 46
Chest …. 24 inches
Arms …….25.5 inches
Shoulders … 20.5 inches
Rear collar seam to bottom of knits 26.25 inches
So as you can see, it’s difficult to list absolute measurements for all G-1 jackets of a particular size.
I hope that helps .
Cheers

 

[B-Man2]

Yous are lucky, finding originals is easy when you're in the ball park.
Im always on the look out and everything under $400 has issues.

Postage to UK if a US buy is £80-£100 (hopefully no import duties and taxes)
Aero just quoted me over £200 to replace knits and lining.
Another £80 to get it properly cleaned if need be.

Assuming mouton and zipper is good and no stitching or leather issues. If you need to replace zipper, that another chunk of cash to Aero.

Both my originals were ok, needed a clean and new knit.... but sleeves were too short to make the investment.

So, yes a good original like above is great and the way forward, IF you can find one.

Brett
You’re right and I do forget from time to time that finding nice G-1 jackets is a lot easier here in the US than just about any other place. I guess it’s a little like when I was trying to find a nice looking Irvin here in the US . They are extremely difficult to find in any acceptable condition. I’m guessing that you can still find some mint gems over in the UK. I have helped one or two other members locate a nice G-1 but as you mentioned the shipping and the UK import duties add quite a bit to the overall cost of the jacket. If I ever get an opportunity to come to the UK I’ll make sure to pack a couple of nice G-1s in my flight bag

 

[Peter242]

Hi Peter
I’d be happy to list the measurements of the 46 Star G-1 for you. Just one thing you should know is that the measurements for a size 46 G-1 can differ depending on the manufacturer of the jacket. I’ve had size 46 G-1s that were small on me and others that ran large. For example I’ll give you the measurements of a 46 Martin Lane first
Chest …..24.5 inches
Arms……. 26 Inches
Shoulders … 19.5 inches
Rear collar seam to bottom of knits..25 inches

STAR 46
Chest …. 24 inches
Arms …….25.5 inches
Shoulders … 20.5 inches
Rear collar seam to bottom of knits 26.25 inches
So as you can see, it’s difficult to list absolute measurements for all G-1 jackets of a particular size.
I hope that helps .
Cheers
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Thanks Burt,

I see the problem - the star would be great lengthwise , the Martin Lane would be too short. All in All if got to check measurements very carefully if i find a 46.

Both are great looking jackets. Did you do any repairs ?

Greetings
Peter

 

[CombatWombat]

And Down Under trying to find any flight jackets is literally rarer than rocking horse droppings

 

[tjoenn]

Don't wear it very often but feels great when I do....

 

[Brettafett]

Brett
You’re right and I do forget from time to time that finding nice G-1 jackets is a lot easier here in the US than just about any other place. I guess it’s a little like when I was trying to find a nice looking Irvin here in the US . They are extremely difficult to find in any acceptable condition. I’m guessing that you can still find some mint gems over in the UK. I have helped one or two other members locate a nice G-1 but as you mentioned the shipping and the UK import duties add quite a bit to the overall cost of the jacket. If I ever get an opportunity to come to the UK I’ll make sure to pack a couple of nice G-1s in my flight bag

Thanks Burt,
I know its possible. I missed a C series Star 42 a few weeks ago. It looked mint, but someone nabbed it under my nose.
For something like that one wouldn't mind paying the postage and giving it a clean.
My C series Star 40 was almost mint (was under $200) and it fit relatively well, but for sleeves... I really should have held onto it.

 

[mulceber]

As the weather cools down from our unsettling heat wave, I predictably reach for the Switlik:

 

[B-Man2]

To warm for jackets but Just showing the mint Irvin B Foster size 48 I picked up courtesy of Igr1613

 

[coolhandluke]

To warm for jackets but Just showing the mint Irvin B Foster size 48 I picked up courtesy of Igr1613View attachment 78232View attachment 78235View attachment 78236

Outstanding Burt!

 

[tda003]

Very complete Covid mask

 

[Brettafett]

That is a gorgeous jacket Burt!

 

[blackrat2]

Nice one Burt
Great looking and a good fit

 

[saucerfiend]

To warm for jackets but Just showing the mint Irvin B Foster size 48 I picked up courtesy of Igr1613View attachment 78232View attachment 78235View attachment 78234

Burt, that's a fine fiiting jacket. Looks great. Then I looked down to see how your standing on the new knee and... WTF!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[saucerfiend]

To warm for jackets but Just showing the mint Irvin B Foster size 48 I picked up courtesy of Igr1613View attachment 78232View attachment 78235View attachment 78234

But then I see you're ready for combat missions with the newly revamped US Military Forces.

 

[B-Man2]

LOL!!!
I was waiting to see who would be the first one to bust on the shoes and socks LOL!!
You’ve got me laughing MAO

 

[Pa12]

LOL!!!
I was waiting to see who would be the first one to bust on the shoes and socks LOL!!
You’ve got me laughing MAO

Is there a zoot suit that goes with them?

 

[B-Man2]

As a matter of fact there is

 

[Pa12]

Awesome, a zootsuiter. Watch out for the cops

 

[B-Man2]

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