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JACKET, AVIATOR INTERMEDIATE LEATHER, TYPE G-1
L.W.FOSTER SPORTSWEAR CO. INC. 55-J-14 (AER)
JACKET, AVIATOR INTERMEDIATE LEATHER, TYPE G-1
£1,200.00
The Navy introduced the G-1 jacket in 1947 as a descendant of the M-422 and the rest of its previous evolvements i.e. the M-422A, AN-6552 and AN-J-3A.
The 55-J-14 jackets typically were made with shorter bodies than the M-422A so that they didn't bunch up when airmen were sat down. Many have a snugger fit for their stated size. All of the 55-J-14 jackets retain the painted "USN" stencil at the back of the mouton collar. Otherwise the design is pretty much the same with the two front patch pockets and pencil slot, the left side internal map pocket, bi-swing back pleats, gusseted sleeves, distinctive mouton collar and rib rack waistband. Its manufacture continued until about 1951 and thereafter it was replaced by the MIL-J-7823 (AER).
We reproduced contract NO.N-383s-96273 by L.W. FOSTER SPORTSWEAR CO. INC., who was the largest contractor for this type of jackets and one of the most popular amongst fans.
In 1986 the G-1's fame skyrocketed as it was the flight jacket worn by Lt. Pete Mitchell, aka "Maverick", Tom Cruise's character in the classic movie "Top Gun", an action drama about the United States Navy's elite Fighter Weapons School. The jacket he wore in the original film as well as in the sequel of 2022 was positively identified as a L.W.FOSTER 55-J-14.
Our reproduction uses high end materials as always including period correct Conmar zipper and easily claims the top position for accuracy among G-1 reproductions out there.
SIZE WARNING: These have wider shoulders and chest but more tapering than the M-422 series so might feel tight around the stomach if you don't have that Navy Aviator's physique with 6 inches drop. So not at all forgiving for that beer belly. PLEASE BE EXTRA CAREFUL WHEN ORDERING. IF UNSURE PLEASE ORDER ONE SIZE LARGER.
Please select unit to enable size measurements sliders.サイズ測定用スライダーを使用するには、単位を選択してください。
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Please order the recommended size if you prefer a trim/tailored fit (may feel restrictive). For a more relaxed/comfortable fit, please order one size larger. If you want a loose/baggy fit consider ordering two sizes larger.スリムフィット/テーラードフィットをお好みの方は、推奨サイズをご注文ください（締め付け感を感じる場合があります）。 よりゆったりとした快適な着心地を求める場合は、通常よりワンサイズ大きいサイズをお選びください。. ゆったりとした、少し大きめのサイズ感をご希望の場合は、通常サイズより2サイズ大きいサイズを選んでください。
