Flight Jacket Smackdown!

In the past on Unplugged we've had various discussions on leather jackets regarding this leather vs. that leather, and this maufacturer vs. that one, but I'd be interested in seeing a discussion on leather flight jacket designs.

So to get things rolling, a few opening volleys:

1. What were/are the virtues of leather flight jackets in the cockpit, and of what use are they outside of the cockpit for the non-pilot (besides trying to look cool)?

2. A2 vs. G1 vs ...?

3. What is your favourite design and why?

4. Any "secret" or lesser known flight jacket designs worth looking into?

5. Current issue designs vs early designs?

5. Any info/opinion on those curious blue/grey Flight Jacket's from France? (these have caught my eye of late)

Posted on Nov 22, 2001, 12:25 PM
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Re #4, the navy blue jacket issued to Harrier pilots (more). Bill on Nov 22, 2001, 12:34 PM

That Harrier jacket.... on Nov 22, 2001, 1:17 PM

I saw one at Silverman's but didn't examine it closely. (more). Bill on Nov 22, 2001, 8:23 PM

Brace yourself Bill.... on Nov 23, 2001, 12:35 AM

Dangerous links, Carlos! nt. Bill on Nov 23, 2001, 4:41 AM

As for current ops.... Bill H on Nov 22, 2001, 3:50 PM

I agree on the A-2 (more). Bob on Nov 22, 2001, 9:20 PM

The break-in period varies with the hide. (more). Bill on Nov 22, 2001, 10:24 PM
I recall now.... on Nov 23, 2001, 12:44 AM

Hard to say. Sweaters can have a variety of attributes. (more). Bill on Nov 23, 2001, 10:53 AM

Well, the trouble with the first one.... on Nov 23, 2001, 11:29 AM

Another reason I prefer civilian patterns. (more). Bill on Nov 23, 2001, 2:27 PM

I was once posted to HMS Heron RN Fleet Air Arm base in (more). James K on Nov 23, 2001, 12:49 AM
A-1, A-2, M-442, G-1, AN-J-3 and more. OCD on Nov 23, 2001, 4:39 AM

Source for Luftwaffe jackets .... OCD on Nov 23, 2001, 4:50 AM
Considering.... on Nov 23, 2001, 11:35 AM

Each horsehide has to come with a certificate of rightful death. (more). Bill on Nov 23, 2001, 2:37 PM

G1 vs A2 and other matters. Mike (E) on Nov 22, 2001, 10:36 PM

Flower power!. on Nov 23, 2001, 12:48 AM

flight jackets. on Nov 23, 2001, 4:40 AM

How did you find your Buzz Ricksons (I thought it was Rickman)? (more). Bill on Nov 23, 2001, 4:48 AM
leather jacket care.... on Nov 23, 2001, 11:45 AM

I'm of the completely ignore school, myself. (more). Bill on Nov 23, 2001, 2:29 PM

A particular kind of shearling -- I *think*... (more). Bill on Nov 23, 2001, 4:46 AM
Make certain that it is REAL! (more). OCD on Nov 23, 2001, 4:49 AM

How does the mouton/shearling hold up to getting wet?. on Nov 23, 2001, 11:51 AM

No idea but I'd bet it wouldn't feel all nummy pressed soaking to the cheek. (more). Bill on Nov 23, 2001, 2:33 PM

The 'mouton thing' was for PILOTS, not bikers. (more). OCD on Nov 24, 2001, 7:26 AM

Yes. (more). Mike (E) on Nov 23, 2001, 7:51 PM

Goatskin vs. horsehide.. OCD on Nov 23, 2001, 4:54 AM

The British issue flying gloves are made of Goats/kid hide (more). James K on Nov 23, 2001, 10:44 AM

The dread Wanker Factor. Bill on Nov 23, 2001, 5:10 PM

By these standards.... Mike (E) on Nov 23, 2001, 8:09 PM
Wearing the A-2, and assorted Leather jackets.... Suwei Chuang on Nov 23, 2001, 10:31 PM

It is starting to come into focus.... on Nov 24, 2001, 5:18 AM

One of the reasons for no handwarmer pockets is (was)..... on Nov 24, 2001, 10:20 AM

A slightly different interpretation.... on Nov 24, 2001, 2:43 AM

Now that you mention it, I think I wound up this way (more). Bill on Nov 24, 2001, 6:44 AM

I have a useful niche for the A2/G1.... on Nov 24, 2001, 8:40 AM

The most hilarious scenario is when... (more). Bob on Nov 24, 2001, 3:39 AM

Exactly the scenario I'd want to avoid! nt. Bill on Nov 24, 2001, 6:47 AM

Right Bloody Wankers! ... (some more). OCD on Nov 24, 2001, 7:17 AM

Bloodchits.... on Nov 24, 2001, 9:02 AM

A brand of .... on Nov 24, 2001, 9:52 AM

Fabulous Fabio-like mane? Waist-length braided pigtail? Luxuriant mullet?. Bill on Nov 24, 2001, 11:27 AM

More like .... OCD on Nov 24, 2001, 11:33 AM

I seem to be working toward the "Republican mohawk", myself. :-) nt. Bill on Nov 24, 2001, 11:35 AM

One more jacket question for ol'scruffy.... on Nov 25, 2001, 1:50 AM

I like it .... OCD on Nov 25, 2001, 4:14 AM

So desu.... on Nov 25, 2001, 4:37 AM

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