Flying Tigers Bomber Jacket G-1 Flight Leather Jacket

Material Goat Leather
Color Brown
Size S M L XL 2XL
Qty:

Description

In 1940, the M422 leather flight jacket became the standard gear for the US Navy Aviation Bureau. Soon after, a brave group of American volunteers arrived in China to join the war. They were led by General Claire Lee Chennault and became known as the Flying Tigers. Wearing the M422 flight jacket, this group held great historical significance. It wasn't just the Navy's first leather flight jacket, but it also played a crucial role throughout the entire Pacific War.
On December 7, 1941, the Japanese Navy launched a surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, marking the beginning of the Pacific War. The US Navy and Marine Corps aviators, clad in their M-422/422A jackets, took off from carriers and airfields, engaging in fierce battles against the Japanese naval and air forces. Through their unwavering determination, they emerged victorious. The M-422 jacket became an indispensable part of the war, bearing witness to the hardships endured.
Today, we pay tribute to the heroes of the past by recreating this legendary jacket. It stands as a symbol of respect and awe, honoring the brave aviators and their relentless efforts during the Pacific War.

Features

  • Vegetable-tanned goatskin

    Crafted in vegetable-tanned goatskin, this G1 pilot jacket features heavy washing, wrinkles, a cozy wool collar, showcasing authenticity in every stitch.

  • Heavy water washing, hand distressing

    "After chemical tanning, followed by manual color rubbing and heavy water washing process, it presents a sense of time directly.

  • a size 8 antique silver Talon zipper

    The jacket is equipped with a size 8 antique silver Talon zipper, known for its durability and vintage appeal.The zipper is so smooth no matter how you use it.

  • Wool lamb collar

    Pairing the jacket with a reddish-brown wool lamb collar adds a sense of layering and enhances warmth. Please note that this wool lamb collar cannot be detached.

• Crafted in vegetable-tanned goatskin
• Aged mouton shearling collar
• Antique silver Talon zipper
• Front zipper over USN wind flap
• Two front flap pockets
• Side entry pockets
• Knit cuffs and waistband
• Heavy water washing
• Ribbed bottom hem
• Straight hemline
• This is a regular fit jacket
• Available in brown

Materials

• Crafted from durable goatskin leatherr
• Silver Talon Zipper
• Leather thickness: 1.3mm.