B-Man2
Well-Known Member
I used the term hybrid to describe this jacket but a “cacophony” of jackets would serve equally well, for this jacket looks like it’s been put together with sections of flight jackets we’ve come to know so well here on VLJ. The jacket I’m referring to is a new acquisition that has been around for a while but that doesn’t seem to attract much interest here on VLJ. It’s a Government issued US Boarder Patrol
Jacket manufactured by R&R Uniforms Inc. in Nashville, Tennessee. The jacket is made from quality goatskin that has some grainy features. I’ll present the jacket to you in sections and try to connect the dots between various sections of this jacket and previous flight jackets with which we are all familiar. So I’ll try to keep it short and Informative . Hopefully you’ll enjoy the comparisons .
Issued US Government Boarder Patrol Jacket Size Large (48)
This first thing that you’ll notice is that this jacket looks a bit confused. It has A2 style pockets similar to the pockets and pocket flaps on a 1998- 2000 USAF issued A2. However, it has very noticeable hand warmer pockets just behind the cargo pockets . The color of the jacket is a very dark seal color that almost looks a little blackish, but it’s definitely a dark seal. As mentioned earlier here, the goatskin is a quality hide, grainy in some sections and fairly pliable and soft.
Collar
The collar is very similar to a Perry A2 collar with it’s shorter, rounded collar points . There no collar stand so the collar lies flat on the back of your neck.
Zipper
The zipper is a YKK heavy duty one similar to a USN G-1 Conmar type and has a paper clip type puller.
Wind Flap
The jacket has a wind flap very similar to a USN G-1 jacket.
Knits
Once again the jacket is surprisingly well made and so similar to various USN jackets. The knits are rib rack style like the WWII M-422a and early G-1 style knits. Crazy Right?
Lining
The lining looks like exactly what you’d find in a G-1 jacket .. a chocolate brown acetate type of lining .
Label
Nothing too impressive here.
Gusset’s
We’re back to taking parts from the 1998-2000 USAF A2 jacket with gussets that increase the wearers range of motion and comfort.
Vented and Half Belted Back
The jacket once again has taken sections and the appearance of the USN M-422a, the AN-j-3 and the G-1.
Conclusion
The jacket is definitely a hybrid utilizing sections and ideas from several different flight jackets. It’s a quality jacket for not a lot of money, about $100-150. Pre owned.
It would make a great beater jacket that would stand the test of time and wear, and the goatskin would continue to look good .
One down side for me ???
Did I mention there’s a badge holder on the chest ?
Jacket manufactured by R&R Uniforms Inc. in Nashville, Tennessee. The jacket is made from quality goatskin that has some grainy features. I’ll present the jacket to you in sections and try to connect the dots between various sections of this jacket and previous flight jackets with which we are all familiar. So I’ll try to keep it short and Informative . Hopefully you’ll enjoy the comparisons .
Issued US Government Boarder Patrol Jacket Size Large (48)
This first thing that you’ll notice is that this jacket looks a bit confused. It has A2 style pockets similar to the pockets and pocket flaps on a 1998- 2000 USAF issued A2. However, it has very noticeable hand warmer pockets just behind the cargo pockets . The color of the jacket is a very dark seal color that almost looks a little blackish, but it’s definitely a dark seal. As mentioned earlier here, the goatskin is a quality hide, grainy in some sections and fairly pliable and soft.
Collar
The collar is very similar to a Perry A2 collar with it’s shorter, rounded collar points . There no collar stand so the collar lies flat on the back of your neck.
Zipper
The zipper is a YKK heavy duty one similar to a USN G-1 Conmar type and has a paper clip type puller.
Wind Flap
The jacket has a wind flap very similar to a USN G-1 jacket.
Knits
Once again the jacket is surprisingly well made and so similar to various USN jackets. The knits are rib rack style like the WWII M-422a and early G-1 style knits. Crazy Right?
Lining
The lining looks like exactly what you’d find in a G-1 jacket .. a chocolate brown acetate type of lining .
Label
Nothing too impressive here.
Gusset’s
We’re back to taking parts from the 1998-2000 USAF A2 jacket with gussets that increase the wearers range of motion and comfort.
Vented and Half Belted Back
The jacket once again has taken sections and the appearance of the USN M-422a, the AN-j-3 and the G-1.
Conclusion
The jacket is definitely a hybrid utilizing sections and ideas from several different flight jackets. It’s a quality jacket for not a lot of money, about $100-150. Pre owned.
It would make a great beater jacket that would stand the test of time and wear, and the goatskin would continue to look good .
One down side for me ???
Did I mention there’s a badge holder on the chest ?
