Bill Kelso M-422A Gordon & Ferguson

[FreddyF9]

Hello everyone,
lately, I’ve been looking at this nice M-422A by Bill Kelso; as I’m waiting for another jacket made by them to be completed. And I was wondering if someone here on the forum has (or had) one and could share some thoughts about it.

M-422A Gordon & Ferguson Co. - Bill Kelso Mfg.

The US Navy’s Bureau of Aeronautics (BuAero) first issued the M-422 jacket to aviators in 1938. These jackets were the first American piece of uniform to be used in combat, being worn by the famous Flying Tigers, pilots of the American Volunteer Group which started operations in April 1941 in...

billkelsomfg.com

Have a good day everyone!

 

[Saint-ex]

BILL KELSO W&G M422

Anyone on the forum have the Kelso W&G M422? From the IG photos it looks damn nice.

www.vintageleatherjackets.org

Not the same contract but leather and manufacturing should be similar

 

[FreddyF9]

BILL KELSO W&G M422

Anyone on the forum have the Kelso W&G M422? From the IG photos it looks damn nice.

www.vintageleatherjackets.org

Not the same contract but leather and manufacturing should be similar

Thanks but I’ve already seen this thread while I was looking for the G&F. I was hoping to find someone with this other contact
Still, thank you for your help, much appreciated!

 

[Capt]

I have one hopefully landing before Xmas, will be in touch at some point after it does.

 

[FreddyF9]

I have one hopefully landing before Xmas, will be in touch at some point after it does.

Thank you very much!

 

[Wedge417]

I'll hop on the train as I'm in to order one of their jackets. There's a lot of A2 love over on the forums but Navy jackets seem less popular.