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Recent content by FlyWright
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Discussion “A Better Fighting Garment…” - A Beginner’s Guide to the US Navy’s WWII-era and later Intermediate Flight Jackets
Thank you! I'll check the thread for more info! -
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Discussion “A Better Fighting Garment…” - A Beginner’s Guide to the US Navy’s WWII-era and later Intermediate Flight Jackets
Very nice to begin making everyone's acquaintance. Well, I have another mystery one that I would like to share as soon as I get some photos together. I believe its and early "60s 7823C with an interesting squadron patch from Marine Observation VMO 6. Very hard to read the tag but I think its a... -
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Discussion “A Better Fighting Garment…” - A Beginner’s Guide to the US Navy’s WWII-era and later Intermediate Flight Jackets
Coming upon this site was beyond informative! It was white light illumination! Thanks to all who constructed such a solid reference! Looking forward to the vintage journey. Gil -
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Discussion “A Better Fighting Garment…” - A Beginner’s Guide to the US Navy’s WWII-era and later Intermediate Flight Jackets
Here's the back stencil. It looks added at some point does it not? -
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Discussion “A Better Fighting Garment…” - A Beginner’s Guide to the US Navy’s WWII-era and later Intermediate Flight Jackets
Amazing Dave! I think you nailed it. It seems to check all the boxes you have highlighted to confirm this a private purchase. Here are some pics to show the points you were making. Also, the hanging loop is not a leather strap but a fabric loop. Is that also a clue? What was the point you were... -
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Discussion “A Better Fighting Garment…” - A Beginner’s Guide to the US Navy’s WWII-era and later Intermediate Flight Jackets
Wow! Thanks all! Thanks Dave for the thorough analysis. I'll take a closer at the points you made and check back in. I do know that there is no pencil pocket so that may be a clue that it was a private purchase?! -
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Discussion “A Better Fighting Garment…” - A Beginner’s Guide to the US Navy’s WWII-era and later Intermediate Flight Jackets
Well, here are some photos of the W&G 55J14. It's from a pilot who flew the converted b-24 which was fitted with a single tail. They were called Privateers and were submarine hunters. I researched this pilot and the Dpt. of the Navy sent me his files. He was decorated for disabling/sinking a... -
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Discussion “A Better Fighting Garment…” - A Beginner’s Guide to the US Navy’s WWII-era and later Intermediate Flight Jackets
Would be happy to send some pics...just have to figure out how to do it. Yes, I'm very familiar with the W&G repros as well. This has a name tag and painted squadron patch...very vintage. Do I attach the photos to this exchange? -
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Discussion “A Better Fighting Garment…” - A Beginner’s Guide to the US Navy’s WWII-era and later Intermediate Flight Jackets
Would be happy to send some pics...just have to figure out how to do it. Yes, I'm very familiar with the W&G repros as well. This has a name tag and painted squadron patch...very vintage. Do I attach the photos to this exchange? -
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Discussion “A Better Fighting Garment…” - A Beginner’s Guide to the US Navy’s WWII-era and later Intermediate Flight Jackets
Not sure how to post properly but wanted to mention that I didn't see Willis & Geiger listed in the 55J14 section as a manufacturer. I have an example of one in my collection. For what it's worth. -
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Discussion “A Better Fighting Garment…” - A Beginner’s Guide to the US Navy’s WWII-era and later Intermediate Flight Jackets
As I'm a brand new member, and only just today found this forum, I wanted to express how incredible this feed is and very much appreciate the amazing research that must have been involved in chronicling the navy flight jacket! Thanks!