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B - G INC PREKOREAN WAR USN REPRO 55J14 MODEL G-1, LEATHER FLIGHT JACKET BUILD For Sale


 B - G INC PREKOREAN WAR USN REPRO 55J14 MODEL G-1, LEATHER FLIGHT JACKET BUILD
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B - G INC PREKOREAN WAR USN REPRO 55J14 MODEL G-1, LEATHER FLIGHT JACKET BUILD:
$1450.00


For a proposed build you are now admiring one of my custom made 1950 model 55J14 USN type G-1 flight jackets. Notably the 55J14 model G-1 was the first redesigned series of USN jackets immediately following WW-2. Presumably this contract was let once WW-2 era flight jacket were used up. Tailored to better fit it\'s intended use. All produced between 1948 and 1951.
This B - G INC. jacket is truly a between the Wars mil spec made jacket, issued just prior to the Korean War during a time when naval aviation had been diminished to pre WW-2 levels. By 1950 the number of active duty aviators were at an all time low. Likewise, this particular make jacket is from an extremely low volume contract and as a result seldom if ever seen come available.
Currently, only lucky enough to come across three of these beyond rare original B - G Inc jackets. All accumulated over an eleven year period. All three ofof which were used to accurately make this particular 55J14 model G-1 reproduction jacket\'s pattern.
One of those same three original jackets is seen here as an example. In fact combat worn during the Korean War. That same jacket belonged to a WW-2 veteran who once flew a Douglas SBD Dauntless in support of the Island hopping campaign with VB-5 while aboard the USS Yorktown (CV-10)in the Pacific Theater. Later lost to an unfortunate operational accident. Thus making this particular model jacket build all the more interesting.
This B - G INC. USN jacket 55J14 G-1 I am offering here as a reproduction build will have to be custom made for you. Please note, that same original combat worn B - G INC jacket seen attached is only a comparison example from the exact same make and model I am offering to have built & not included nor for sale here.
As with all of my reproductions I have taken the time to study this jacket\'s original design. Not just by using a picture nor simply by handling and measuring. Rather by taking an original jacket down to it\'s individual pieces, then patterning it complete and finally rebuilding. In essence, I know this jacket both inside and out. Not withstanding & since I own this same make jacket in multiplesizes, completely understand how it was originallysized.
This particular maker utilized the same basic design as the WW-2 era M-422A. Yet, with it\'s makers own spin and multiple individualized uniquecharacteristics. As an early G-1 design this jacket has a relatively small back panel as opposed to it\'s long front panel. That longer lengthfront panel extends past the underarm & connects to the back panel behind the sleeve. However & in this case done with a more modern cut by not using all 90 degree angles to create it\'s panels. Thus eliminating the inherently more boxy looking earlier design utilized by most but not all WW-2 era jacket makers. In addition, this B - G INC and not unlike a hand full of other early 55J14 jackets, this maker incorporated a slight drop to the front panel. A notable characteristicrarely seen in other USN jackets and then only in early model G-1\'s such as seen here.
As a result of those fore mentioned changes make this model jacket much less boxy and lends it\'s self to a more classy look. Sized correctly this particular make jacket inherently has more creases & folds . Ultimately creating a blousy look when worn. If you go to that last attached image you will see a good example of that same drape to which I am referring with alike early 55J14 G-1 jacket worn back in the day.
Another interesting fact about this jacket was it\'s hide. In this case, arguably the last maker to utilized vegetable tanned goat hides for their builds. Not seen with every jacket from this same maker but more often than not. The beauty behind it & much like those originals, your jacket will develop patina. Something no just later model USN jacket with chrome tanned hide can offer. Currently, I have two vegetable tanned hides on hand you can choose from to do this build correctly. The chocolate colored hide is seen used on the first 9 images. While that image seen second to the last and taken with one of my three original B - G INC jackets laying on top of that optional seal brown colored hide.
Your proposed jacket\'s mouton will come from a same era vintage garment. Carefully selected by me and then expertly attached. Thus better correctly recreating that just right look and like no other.
The rayon lining material that will be used for your build was sourced out of the UK. This proposed high end lining is the same type originally used on early USN type flight jackets. That sourced lining material to be used is the absolute thickest and correctly colored rayon I have ever encountered & available in correct shades of brown. This proposed jacket is priced with a correct era NOS brass Talon zipper assembly. This fine zipper is a hold out & last of it\'s kind used on USN type jackets. After having first been seen used on most all mid War AN model USN flight jackets.
Same era buttons and just like original 100% wool knits.To further the authenticity of this build there are a couple of other original features that will be found on my jackets to include (main & size) labels originally found on this same model 55J14 jacket that I have had duplicated.
As an early 55J14 model G-1 jacket the B - G INC jackets were transitional. Slightly shorter in over all length than the M-422A yet slightly longer in length as compared to the modern G-1. Originally built using a combination of nylon and 100% cotton thread. Again, the last of it\'s kind. I have found an exact match to that originally used threads. Also made within the USA. Also done using the using the same as original stitch counts.
All of my jackets are built using a correct vintage Reece 101 keyhole buttonhole machine. Just like originally used back in the day by these USN jacket builders to created their pocket flaps and throat latches. Most notably I am one of the few jacket reproduction manufacturers capable of offering this service. As I have restored one of those same keyhole buttonhole machines used back in the day to perfection. Even more importantly self taught on how to maintain it.There will be a waiting period for this build. At the stated price point this jacket can be built in size 36 through 48 as needed.
If interested please contact me at your earliestconvenience to discuss a build and receive more images and explanations as needed.
In addition, please look over my other jacket options I have available. Soon to include an other beyond rare mil spec AVIATORS CLOTHING CO. 55J14 G-1 jacket that I currently have in the works. This pending jacket is the exact same make & model jacket seen worn by that VF-874 squadron member who flew the F-4U Corsair aboard the USS Boxer (CV-21) as seen in that last picture taken off of Korean Waters in 1951. Those labels are in the works and just about to be made available!
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