LIST OF ALL FLIGHTJACKETS AND PILOT JACKETS
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Original German Bundeswehr & Marine pilot jacket
Our original German Bundeswehr flightjacket is manufactured to meet the high standard of the
TL 8415-0083 of the responsible quality authority for army clothing and devices. This jacket is one of
the standard equipment pieces of every German Air Force personnel. Other than most copies this jacket
has no side pockets up front.
The Deutsche Luftwaffe flightjacket is the most modern style in construction for all leather pilot
jackets. Made according to a design from the 1970th this modern jacket has all assets in detail needed
for flying jets.
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Smooth surface preventing to be caught in cables or straps this jacket is probably the best flightjacket
ever made. A tight fit cut and a comfortable wear makes it easy to wear this jacket under the flying
equipment. The typical grey
goathide
offers maximum durability, is waterproof and fire resistant. A breast pocket, two inner pockets and
a small sleeve pocket offer enough room to store needed objects. The signal coloured inner lining can
be worn on top of the jacket making it easier to locate pilots in danger. The tight knitted collar and
sleeve ends make this jacket a perfect protector against humidity and cold.
This original flightjacket exactly as we offered is worn by Tornado, Phantom and MIG-29 pilots.
Additionally we have a civil version with two side pockets. We also offer the special service to
have this jacket made to your personal measurements.
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A2 "horsehide" US Air Force, Contract 42-1401-P
"The A2 is legendary"
No other flightjacket combines classic looks and functionality in the same way. Easy and plain
at first look it reveals at second sight many original and useful details that were revolutionary
in 1930 when first introduced. For example its one of the first jackets with a zipper,
easy handling and airtight as we today know.
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The two front pockets are easily locked with push buttons as well as the collar with a button down lock.
Windproof sleeve ends and waistbands combined with sleek cut, this A2 jacket is the perfect wear for any
action in open and windy cockpits and for any flight manoeuvre. Originally made from
horse skin
and later manufactured with other leathers.
We added this special model made out of best
horse skin
to accomplish the first and original cut. Our A2 model is the best and most detailed copy of the
original from 1940. Manufactured according to military specifications from 1941 (Contract 42-1401-P).
The horse skin is cut
and sawed by hand according to old handcraft tradition This original jacket has a seamless and therefore
costly to produce back part. All details like the heavy duty zipper, the push buttons, the poly/cotton
inner lining are manufactured according to the severe specifications of the US Air Force.
A professional leather maker sticks to the production watching all steps from start to end. The
priority in production is not the speed and the quantities produced but the accurate workmanship
and the quality of the product. No more than 30 jackets are produced in a week time.
The producer has laid much attention to all details ensuring a perfect copy of the original. Costs
were completely neglected in this process. The ball push buttons for example had to be reproduced
in a quantity of 25.000 to ensure the quality needed.
The original Talon zipper was produced in 1943(!!) and long forgotten. Today its back working fine
as always in these jackets. The handpicked
horse skin in 1A
quality and is
vegetable tanned
in a classical tanning procedure that is nearly unaffordable nowadays. The leather skins are held
in the tanning liquid for more than 25-30 week.
The industrial tanning has taken over the traditional way of doing this long ago. The elegant cut
and the timeless form of this jacket has survived in 70 years all trends and fashions. According
to former original specifications this A2 reproduction has "military correct" no side pockets.
The A2 original flightjacket - a jacket for a lifetime.
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A2 "US Army Air Force" steerhide
"Later wartime A2" military specification USAAF
Our original A2 steerhide flightjacket was produced according to the newest "military specification"
of the US air force.
Steerhide was used at the end of the war as the supplies of horse hide were nor capable of keeping up
with the needs. This leather developed quickly to an attractive alternative to goat or horse hides.
Speciality of this steerhide jacket, similar to the horse hide version, is the patina of the leather
developing in time.
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This model is a perfect reproduction of the original from the 1940th version. Short cut and waist tight
they are traditionally produced and tanned (veg tanned).
The Talon zipper in WWII style as well as the olive green stitches in contrast to the seal brown
jacket make this a very special reproduction.
This original jacket has a one pieced back part that makes production expensive.
All details like the heavy duty zipper, buttons, 100% cotton inner fur are strictly produced
according to US Army Air Force specifications. The original A2 jacket has military correct no
additional side entry pockets.
Hand picked steer hides and high standard production make this jacket a timeless classic, turning
more beautiful with every time you wear it. A2 - classic & legendary.
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All Weather Cotton Flight Jackets US Army-Air Force
"The tropical flightjacket"
The comeback of a classic. This cotton flightjacket was mostly used by the "Cat-Family"
(Wildcat, Hellcat, Bearcat and not to forget the Vaught Corsair) These pilots were mostly stationed in
tropical areas where the original A2 would have been to warm.
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This enduring and tough wind & water resistant jacket is the perfect alternative to any leather version.
The timeless cut of the jacket enhances the classic look. Like all other jackets we produce this is the
ultimate in quality and finish. Four outer and two inner pockets are added.
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Flightjackets from Alpha Industries, USA
The special feature about the ALPHA INDUSTRIES jackets is the fact that they were produced to US
military specifications solely. The beginnings of the company are traceable back to 1959 when they
started producing the legendary MA-1 flightjacket for the USAF (US Air Force). The Navy and helicopter
pilots were supplied with these models.
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The MA-1 was specifically developed for all needs in flight actions. The leather was exchanged by
a tough, light and high quality nylon. For better isolation a special lining was developed that not
only kept you warm but also had the benefit of being very light and therefore extremely
comfortable.
We offer the products of Alpha Industries Original flightjackets made of synthetic fabric in a superb
quality and perfect worth for the money you spend.
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B3 Flight Jacket US Air Corp
The B3 is the best known
sheep fur
flightjacket worldwide. Introduced in 1939 this jacket has proven many times its useful and classic
design.
Made to warm the pilots on flights in extreme heights resisting minus temperatures this jacket has
become the "winter jacket" for many.
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The ultimate weather proof concept of the B3 jacket, even in extreme low temperatures, is due to a very
effective but simple construction. Inside the isolating
sheep fur
keeps the body warmth while the outside leather resists humidity and wind. All openings of the jacket
can additionally be strapped and closed to maximize the effect.
(This system of isolating air cushions inside and an airtight outside is still used with modern
winter jackets until today.)
The big upwards foldable collar can be strapped with 2 leather strips. All seams are outside and
additionally protected with leather stripes. The jacket production was an easy thing to do. Added
two heavy duty zippers and two warm side pockets.
The classic "Vintage look" gives this B3 flightjacket an authentic flair that will dress you well
in an convertible or at shopping.
B3 the winter classic with style
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G1 "Military" US Navy, modern day G1
The classic due to "military specifications"
When decided in 1950 to look for a new model replacing the 1940 M 422A flightjacket the entries were the
G1 and the G2. The G2 had no fur collar and that made the decision easy for the G1 as being the warmer
and better version.
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Due to the special back design this jacket gives you extreme moving comfort as no other jacket can.
The "Bi-swing Action Back" with the added flexibility on the sides of the jacket is since 1940 until
today part of the specified G1 equipment for Navy pilots. The G1 adds two front pockets with a pen
holder on the left side and an inner closable pocket.
Our producer won with this jacket the first "modern day award for the US navy and marines G1 flyers
jacket".
An award that emphasizes the high quality standard.
The unbreakable and hand picked
goat hide
is water resistant and in combination with the heavy duty zipper this jacket is a reliable and
timeless companion. Our G1 goat hide is still produced according to the original military
specifications. For cost reason the military version is equipped with a synthetic collar - we decided
to go for the real fur version.
This jacket belongs to the standard equipment of most F 14 Tomcat, F18 Hornet and A6 Intruder pilots.
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Royal Air Force IRVINE Flying-Jacket
In the 1930th the aircraft development needed an adjustment in progress of pilot clothing. Aircraft with
much better performance and bigger heights asked for these changes as the known garments could not coop
with these requirements.
The Canadian Leslie Leroy Irvine (Irvine Airchute Company), a well known and acknowledged parachuter and
pioneer of aircrafts and flying saw the need for warm and protective clothing for pilots. He developed
and produced from 1931 on the famous Irvine-sheep hide-flightjacket for al pilots of the Royal Air
Force.
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This jacket has been later copied and found fame as the today popular B3 flightjacket of the US-Air-Corps.
We still import this English original from the UK. This jacket is still used daily with the "RAF Battle
of Britain Memorial Flight" and the famous "Fighter Collection" from Duxford.
The incredible warming qualities even in extreme low temperatures providing a perfect protection for
pilots is due to the simple but very effective construction of this
sheep hide
jacket. Like the B3 jacket the fur of the sheep is worn inside while the leather on the outside protects
against humidity and wind. The waist can be adjusted by a belt to fit. The sleeves have are equipped with
long zippers.
A further characteristic of the Irvine jacket is the honey coloured
sheep hide.
The big foldable collar can be fastened by leather straps. All stitches are on the outside an additionally
taped by leather straps. The jacket could be produced and repaired easily due to this scheme. The
jacket is implemented with three heavy duty repro AM zippers.
This Irvine jacket is a high quality jacket and fulfils highest expectations in any situation.
Irvine - the ORIGINAL sheep hide flightjacket!
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