Security Aviation Togs Repro in the works anywhere?

[London Cabbie]

Just bought an ELC A1 from Alan, and as I'm thinking of pre-war 'early' jackets, it occurred to me that if the ultra rare A1 can be obtained, measured, and reproduced, surely there's a SAT out there somewhere that the fine high end repro makers can borrow and replicate. Anybody know of one in the wild and if anyone is working on a repro? I'd surely buy one.

Dan

Headwind, but I’ve been waiting over a year. It’s not even started yet.Don’t hold your breath...

 

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I asked Skyhawk to consider switching my Goldsmith order - also pending - to a Security. Once he's back on the string I hope to see about it.

My concern is that the straight cut body with its long, roomy waist won't set right with vendors accustomed to a short, tapered waist as A-2 standard. There are also issues sourcing a grommeted zipper longer than 24" (at least I never could as a civilian).

 

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Belay that last...he just wrote that the Goldsmith is on the way!!!

 

[B-Man2]

Belay that last...he just wrote that the Goldsmith is on the way!!!View attachment 47024

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Please post a few pics of it when it arrives .
Congrats

 

[ausreenactor]

I am sure you are dancing for real... Great news!

 

[ShanghaiJack]

Jay is actually replying to emails now...???

 

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Don't know. He wrote me.

 

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No Soap!!!
This is the second size 46 they've made when I asked for a 48. Measurements have been eased some, but it's still tight - the way an A-2 is "supposed to fit" (like hell it is) - and still not the dimensions or the size I asked for.

These are easy things to correct, unless you're working with a supplier who simply will not do larger sizes. I suspect Jay's supplier just doesn't care to. I hope it's the supplier, anyway, and not Jay.

 

[Maverickson]

Hi All,

My hybrid Monarch AN-J-3 using Security Togs elements.

MONARCH Pre WW-2 REPRO AN-J-3, A-2 Type HORSE HIDE LEATHER FLIGHT JACKET BUILD | eBay

As a more economical option goathide can be utilized in lieu of horsehide. Historically, goathide was almost exclusively used by the USN to build most all of their flight jackets. On the other hand, the USAA more often than not used horse hide.

www.ebay.com

Cheers,Dave