Buzz D-1

[asiamiles]

The wrong time of year meant that I was able to pick up this D-1 for a decent price. Hopefully, I can afford to hang on to this until winter when I can try it out, but my first impressions from trying it on is...I like it! As has been said before on here, there's not much to a D-1 but that shouldn't necessarily count as a negative, and this Buzz looks to me like a nice example and it fits just right. D-1's seem have significantly wider shoulders than other sheepskin jackets...is there any reason for this?

 

[bristolherc]

D-1's seem have significantly wider shoulders than other sheepskin jackets...is there any reason for this?

Made for real men......aircraft mechanics.....

Bevan.

 

[deeb7]

D-1's seem have significantly wider shoulders than other sheepskin jackets...is there any reason for this?

Whilst the aircraft mechanic is no doubt correct, is there any difference?

My Medium Few D-1 measures 18.5", my size 38 Buzz B-3 measured 19", and my current size 40 B-3 is 20" ... the D-1 has an extra inch across the chest.

 

[John Lever]

D-1's seem have significantly wider shoulders than other sheepskin jackets...is there any reason for this?

Made for real men......aircraft mechanics.....

Bevan.

Would working overhead beneath planes have a bearing on the design ?
Miles is this from their new stock or second hand ?

 

[deeb7]

..... and I forgot to say congratulations.

D-1's are great jackets, their fan club is meeting here next week.

 

[asiamiles]

Miles is this from their new stock or second hand ?

This was used, John. I got it at least US$200 cheaper than if I'd wanted to buy a similar one in winter.

My Medium Few D-1 measures 18.5", my size 38 Buzz B-3 measured 19", and my current size 40 B-3 is 20" ... the D-1 has an extra inch across the chest

Hmmm :?: I've always thought D-1's looked to have wide shoulders when lying flat (see above photo), though I guess the relatively small collar accentuates this, but even wearing it, there's significant shoulder droop (allowing for a relatively short sleeve measurement) even though the fit seems fine.

 

[deeb7]

Hmmm :?: I've always thought D-1's looked to have wide shoulders when lying flat (see above photo), though I guess the relatively small collar accentuates this ...

Yes, maybe it's optical, with the smaller collar, and boxy design ... I did try on other contracts, and they all varied in fit. Mine's comfortable in the shoulders too, though the epaulets only measure 6".

 

[asiamiles]

Yes, maybe it's optical, with the smaller collar, and boxy design ... I did try on other contracts, and they all varied in fit. Mine's comfortable in the shoulders too, though the epaulets only measure 6".

Yes, mine measure just 6 1/2 inches.

 

[Jason]

The wrong time of year meant that I was able to pick up this D-1 for a decent price.

Thats what I love about being in the southern hemisphere, being 180 degrees out of phase with the US, Europe & Japan... cheaper time to buy for our cooler season. David, Andrew, Couchy and our other SouPac bretheren know what I mean

As has been said before on here, there's not much to a D-1 but that shouldn't necessarily count as a negative

Sometimes less is more; it makes a statement all of its own. And the D-1 speaks volumes without ever having to say a single word in that regard.

Looks great, hope you enjoy it when the weather turns cooler there.