Issued or repro

[Ualman]

Years ago I bought a G-1 on eBay. Think it was supposed to be from the 80's.
The manufacturer/size label is white, instead of the black ones I see on older jackets.
Where issued jackets ever made with white tags?
The jacket is really nice, wether it is an issued or repro, but I'd prefer a military one.

 

[B-Man2]

Years ago I bought a G-1 on eBay. Think it was supposed to be from the 80's.
The manufacturer/size label is white, instead of the black ones I see on older jackets.
Where issued jackets ever made with white tags?
The jacket is really nice, wether it is an issued or repro, but I'd prefer a military one.

Post a couple photos of the jacket and label and we may be able to help you out with your question.

 

[Ualman]

Thank you

 

[Ualman]

The jacket

 

[ausreenactor]

Would expect more lines of detail on the label; however, that can vary. The size of the label should be bigger. Military 'style' label though. And the fact the bottom lines of the contract details and DSA are blacked out would reinforce it being demilled. Dimensions of the label and layout of the details is not right.

Thinking it is not an issued item; however, Navy kit is not my bag.

 

[Ualman]

Thank you very much for the info ausreenactor.

 

[B-Man2]

Ok I should have been a little more specific . My fault . Can you take a well lit photo of the name tag , also look next to the zipper in the wind flap for preferations or little holes that spell out USN . Lastly are there any other labels inside the jacket lining or the pocket flaps?
I agree with Auseenactor , my first impression is that the jacket was a military over run that they used to sell in the military PXs . Let’s get a closer look at those areas I mentioned for a better assessment.

 

[ausreenactor]

 

[ausreenactor]

More details are included generally, as you can see in the pic.. Not sure if there is enough hidden under that black sharpie.

 

[Ualman]

Shall post more and better lit photos of the tags tomorrow.
Thank you all so far for all the info

 

[Ualman]

More details are included generally, as you can see in the pic.. Not sure if there is enough hidden under that black sharpie.

There is definitely less info on the tag than on the one in your photo.

 

[MikeyB-17]

Yeah I’m a bit dubious about that additional label-NFJ-Navy flight jacket? I also suspect a PX jacket, which were made on the same production line as the issue jackets but intended for sale in the PX so didn’t have military labels or the USN on the windflap. Some differed in other ways, I had an Irvin B. Foster PX jacket with a two-piece back panel once.

 

[Ualman]

Yeah I’m a bit dubious about that additional label-NFJ-Navy flight jacket? I also suspect a PX jacket, which were made on the same production line as the issue jackets but intended for sale in the PX so didn’t have military labels or the USN on the windflap. Some differed in other ways, I had an Irvin B. Foster PX jacket with a two-piece back panel once.

Thank you for the info.
Googled that NFJ, said it was Nylon Flight Jacket. Bit weird, doesn’t look like nylon to me, lol.

 

[Ualman]

So it’s safe to say it is the same as issued ones, just that they were meant to be sold at the PX instead of being issued to flight crews?
Or was/is there a difference?

 

[ausreenactor]

Throw some patches on it, wait for Top Gun 2 and you will make some money if that is your goal. Or if it fits and you like it, just roll with it.

Post offices on our RAAF bases sell the A-2s that are 'issued'. They look alike for family members as gifts, for
'wannabes' or to replace an issued one that walked from the back of the C-130 (with a passenger perhaps).

If you ask questions about why they sell the stuff at the PX then we could be here all day!

 

[Ualman]

Throw some patches on it, wait for Top Gun 2 and you will make some money if that is your goal. Or if it fits and you like it, just roll with it.

Post offices on our RAAF bases sell the A-2s that are 'issued'. They look alike for family members as gifts, for
'wannabes' or to replace an issued one that walked from the back of the C-130 (with a passenger perhaps).

If you ask questions about why they sell the stuff at the PX then we could be here all day!

Walk off from the back of a C-130? Is that the military version of fallen off of the back of a truck?
Yeah, I do like the jacket. It fits great.
Start of a collection probably, since joining this group is making me want to learn more about flight jackets, and owning them.

 

[ausreenactor]

Walk off from the back of a C-130? Is that the military version of fallen off of the back of a truck?

Yes Sir.. Thieves. Lowest form of villainy on the planet..

 

[Ualman]

Yes Sir.. Thieves. Lowest form of villainy on the planet..

Really sad people. Stay the .... away from other peoples property.

 

[Orange_Mound]

Yes Sir.. Thieves. Lowest form of villainy on the planet..

There’s a saying in the US Military that in the history of the military there has only been one thief....everyone else is just trying to get their stuff back.

 

[ausreenactor]

I like it.. G'day and Welcome!!