gap Posted October 2, 2012 Share #1 Posted October 2, 2012 Trying to ascertain an approximate date of manufacture for a G1 flight jacket. Mil-J-7823C (WEP), DSA 1-9366, Ralph Edwards Sportswear. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Signor Posted October 2, 2012 Share #2 Posted October 2, 2012 If you can post some photos that helps a lot, also try this site , Vintage Leather Jackets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted October 2, 2012 Share #3 Posted October 2, 2012 If the collar is synthetic fur it's post 70s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gap Posted October 2, 2012 Author Share #4 Posted October 2, 2012 The jacket is Vietnam war vintage as I know the provenance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted October 2, 2012 Share #5 Posted October 2, 2012 Scroll down here. http://extras.blog64.fc2.com/blog-entry-436.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted October 2, 2012 Share #6 Posted October 2, 2012 Im guessing with out the two digit year date in the DSA its an early 60s jacket,1965 or earlier USN punched in the wind flap or painted under the collar?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gap Posted October 2, 2012 Author Share #7 Posted October 2, 2012 Im guessing with out the two digit year date in the DSA its an early 60s jacket,1965 or earlier USN punched in the wind flap or painted under the collar?? USN is punched in the wind flap. I'll try to post some pix later tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
67Rally Posted October 2, 2012 Share #8 Posted October 2, 2012 Trying to ascertain an approximate date of manufacture for a G1 flight jacket. Mil-J-7823C (WEP), DSA 1-9366, Ralph Edwards Sportswear. Thanks. This MIL# dates it between 1962 and 1966 for manufacturing dates. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted October 2, 2012 Share #9 Posted October 2, 2012 This MIL# dates it between 1962 and 1966 for manufacturing dates. That matches the contract date given on the Japanese website link, as posted above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gap Posted October 2, 2012 Author Share #10 Posted October 2, 2012 This MIL# dates it between 1962 and 1966 for manufacturing dates. I know, was trying to narrow down the year though. I'm thinking '65 or '66 based on some quick research. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
67Rally Posted October 2, 2012 Share #11 Posted October 2, 2012 I know, was trying to narrow down the year though. I'm thinking '65 or '66 based on some quick research. Ah...ok. You know the provenance...does that mean you know the veteran who was issued the jacket? If so, you might be able to deduce that from the time he reported to his first squadron assignment (when most aviators are issued these), provided you have access to his service records. From there, it is deduction and estimation as to the date of manufacturing. How long was the jacket in the supply chain? Was it previously issued to another flyer (this did happen)? It is hard to pin point that beyond a shadow of doubt. Are there patches on the jacket? I'd love to see those photos when you get a chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gap Posted October 4, 2012 Author Share #12 Posted October 4, 2012 The Vintage Leather Jackets website was awesome, narrowed down the date to fiscal year 1965 (6/64-7/65). Here are some pix, quality is not that great due to lighting issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gap Posted October 4, 2012 Author Share #13 Posted October 4, 2012 G-1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gap Posted October 4, 2012 Author Share #14 Posted October 4, 2012 G-1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gap Posted October 4, 2012 Author Share #15 Posted October 4, 2012 G-1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gap Posted October 4, 2012 Author Share #16 Posted October 4, 2012 G-1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gap Posted October 4, 2012 Author Share #17 Posted October 4, 2012 Zipper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sabrejet Posted October 4, 2012 Share #18 Posted October 4, 2012 It's in fine shape...and eminently wearable being a good size! I've got a near identical one with a '61 contract date. The 60s vintage examples with their 100% mouton collars are much nicer than the later ones with faux-fur collars IMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Signor Posted December 26, 2012 Share #19 Posted December 26, 2012 Hey , Great looking jacket , especially for it's being pretty old !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Glad to help on the VLJ site for you ! Johnny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beezman Posted December 26, 2012 Share #20 Posted December 26, 2012 Cool jacket! This is one of the last contracts for FY65; it was awarded in June 1965. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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