Stony Posted November 10, 2013 Share #151 Posted November 10, 2013 Love the patina on this leather Baze, it reminds me of the B-G Inc. 55J14 I had a few years ago (and wish I had back). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazelot Posted November 10, 2013 Share #152 Posted November 10, 2013 Love the patina on this leather Baze, it reminds me of the B-G Inc. 55J14 I had a few years ago (and wish I had back). I also had a Pritzker 55J14 a while back which had the same patina, it was a shade too small though so I sold it. I had been looking for a while for one with the same patina that would fit me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admiralinwi Posted November 17, 2013 Share #153 Posted November 17, 2013 I got my Dad's flight jacket from his WW2 days. It doesn't have his name on it, but it does say USN & on the back of it, it says "S256". Any idea what that stands for? I'm also looking to try & find out what it is worth & if it's something someone would put insurance on. Thanks, Marla Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazelot Posted November 17, 2013 Share #154 Posted November 17, 2013 I got my Dad's flight jacket from his WW2 days. It doesn't have his name on it, but it does say USN & on the back of it, it says "S256". Any idea what that stands for? I'm also looking to try & find out what it is worth & if it's something someone would put insurance on. Thanks, Marla Marla, you should post pictures of the jacket, otherwise it is hard to give a value on an item Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msparks Posted December 10, 2013 Share #155 Posted December 10, 2013 I acquired what I believe to be an M422A jacke, but there is no tag. I will try to attach photos. I believe the lining and the waistband have been redone. I would be curious if anyone has any insight as to the manufacurer and date of the jacket. The leather and talon zipper are in good shape, USN is stenciled under the collar, but barely visible. Pockets are asymetrical. Name patch says "w. Cullenward" Sorry for the quality of pics I can take more if so required. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msparks Posted December 10, 2013 Share #156 Posted December 10, 2013 Here is another pic of my jacket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msparks Posted December 10, 2013 Share #157 Posted December 10, 2013 pic of zipper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msparks Posted December 10, 2013 Share #158 Posted December 10, 2013 pic of lining and map pocket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msparks Posted December 10, 2013 Share #159 Posted December 10, 2013 pic of name tag and collar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stony Posted December 10, 2013 Share #160 Posted December 10, 2013 The front left pocket seems to be a M-422A style. Is there a size tag in the front right pocket? If so, what is on it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msparks Posted December 10, 2013 Share #161 Posted December 10, 2013 I will look tonight at home and post -- It seems to be about a men's medium Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msparks Posted December 11, 2013 Share #162 Posted December 11, 2013 I checked and there is no tag in either pocket. I am guessing that it is a size 36 or 38. Curious about what you think its value might be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARVNcollector Posted January 11, 2014 Share #163 Posted January 11, 2014 Gentlemen, I really enjoyed your posts. I've never seen so many nice flight jackets in one setting with lots of infos and history. THANK YOU! I'm new to USMF and collecting. I would greatly appreciate any tip or guidelines as to pricing on these jackets. I bought Warman's WW2 collectibles book (2nd ed.), but the prices seem off compare to what is on online/ebay nowadays (especially for M445a and M444 jackets). Many thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stony Posted January 12, 2014 Share #164 Posted January 12, 2014 Gentlemen, I really enjoyed your posts. I've never seen so many nice flight jackets in one setting with lots of infos and history. THANK YOU! I'm new to USMF and collecting. I would greatly appreciate any tip or guidelines as to pricing on these jackets. I bought Warman's WW2 collectibles book (2nd ed.), but the prices seem off compare to what is on online/ebay nowadays (especially for M445a and M444 jackets). Many thanks in advance. If you want to find out everything about flight jackets, join www.vintageleatherjackets.org forums. The members are the most knowledgeable in the business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARVNcollector Posted January 17, 2014 Share #165 Posted January 17, 2014 Thank you Stony. I really appreciate the tip. A. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry_k Posted March 6, 2014 Share #166 Posted March 6, 2014 Nice Jackets! I like patched example! Cheers, Jerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverickson Posted March 7, 2014 Share #167 Posted March 7, 2014 The previous jacket is not an H&L Block but an Ed Church. Pictures of VF-4 roster with Shanahan listed and picture of VF-4 pilots: Hi Tom, Although obvious modified with that quilted lining, that VF-4 group photograph I came up with leaves little doubt as to your fine jacket's authenticity. What surprised me most about it was the fact that just following the War VF-4 would have used such a smaller sized squadron patch. Love those vintage USN jackets & keep up the good work! Cheers, Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazelot Posted March 7, 2014 Share #168 Posted March 7, 2014 THanks Dave and thank you for the VF-4 research and the pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dustin Posted March 23, 2014 Share #169 Posted March 23, 2014 Fantastic thread and always fun to look through. It would be fantastic to see a higher resolution photo of the VF-4 squadron, many wonderful details are floating around in that picture. Flights suits, goggles, helmets and other misc. equipment. At least a half dozen have knives, look to be Westerns, and the Shark Chaser packet attached to their vests. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueBookGuy Posted March 25, 2014 Share #170 Posted March 25, 2014 This my M-422a : Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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