The devil is in the details

[Gunbuffer]

@Gunbuffer, below is a link with additional information about Colt as well the particulars on the jacket contract. Just in case you're interested in checking it out.

Sheeley Built USN Jacket

Hi All, I thought some of you might like to see an example of my latest work. In this case a size 40 USN Monarch AN-J-3A from their mid War 20570 contract. This particular contract, other than the pre War M-422, is probably the only true War era contract where those issued this model jacket...

www.vintageleatherjackets.org

ill check it out for sure. Just read the first page. M

 

[TerryP]

Really cool post, having a custom made reproduction of grandpa’s naval aviator jacket is simply off the chart!

 

[harley128]

That's a beautiful jacket Luke!

 

[coolhandluke]

Really cool post, having a custom made reproduction of grandpa’s naval aviator jacket is simply off the chart!

Sorry Terry. Colt wasn't my great grandfather. My great grandfather was just on Okinawa as Army infantry at the same time that Colt was there as a USN pilot.

The photo below is my GG. I'm not sure if this was taken at Leyte or Okinawa though.

 

[TerryP]

Hmmm,
I was attempting to multitask again at work.
Well having an accurate, quality reproduction flight jacket made is really a cool idea.