Cape Buffalo “Maverick” G-1 Jacket

Our Cape Buffalo “Maverick”  Top Gun G-1 Jackets are the ultimate version of this venerable flight jacket! These G-1s are accurate reproductions of the Maverick jackets seen in the movies, but we use our vintage Cape Buffalo G-1 to give them that authentic antique “100 Mission” look & feel of a G-1 from the 1950s and ’60s.

Our Cape Buffalo “Maverick” Top Gun G-1 is one of the strongest & most durable jackets we manufacture, making it ideal for aviators, bikers, adventurers or anyone else who needs or appreciates an ultra-tough jacket that’s made from a truly unique leather. But it’s also very luxurious & refined: the antique brown cape buffalo leather has rich & varied graining and is wonderfully soft & supple.

The Cape Buffalo “Maverick” G-1 Jacket features:

• 100% Cape Buffalo leather
  • Leather Thickness: 1.2 – 1.3 mm
  • Drum Dyed
• 17 Authentic Movie patches
  1. Pete Mitchell shield patch (2 1/2″)
  2. VF-1 squadron patch (4″)
  3. NAS Jacksonville base patch (5 1/4″)
  4. CV-34 Oriskany carrier patch (5″)
  5. CV-61 Centurion patch (3 1/4″)
  6. Vigilance patch (4 1/4″)
  7. USN Seabees patch (3 1/2″)
  8. Texas flag patch (3 3/4″ x 5″)
  9. US 7th fleet patch (4 1/2″)
  10. 3rd Marine Amphib patch (4″)
  11. 3rd Marine wing patch (4″ wide)
  12. CVW-19/VF-194 Cruise patch (4″)
  13. DLG-32 Cruise patch (4 1/4″)
  14. Indian Ocean 85′-86′ Cruise Back patch (6″ x 4 1/2″)
  15. American Flag patch (2″ x 3.25″)
  16. Tom Cat patch (3.5″)
  17. Comcrudes-9 patch (5″ x 6″)
• Mouton collar – Gold
• Two front cargo pockets
• One inside pocket
• Wind flap
• Bi-swing back for freedom of movement
• Underarm gussets
• Throat latch
• Brown satiny lining
• Heavy duty brass zipper
• Knit cuffs & waistband
• Available in Regular and Long
• Color: Antique Brown
• Fit: Normal

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History of Cooper:

Founded in 1922, Cooper manufactured raincoats for the US Army in 1917-1918 as well as field jackets from 1941-1945. On January 5 1942, Cooper was awarded the contract to produce A-2 jackets for the USAAF during WWII. In 1988, they were awarded a contract to produce A-2s for the USAF; the jackets were created using patterns from an original A-2 but were made in a fuller cut to accommodate modern physiques. In 1996, they were awarded a contract from the Defense Supply Center Philadelphia (DSCP) to re-design the A-2 into what would become the current military-issue version. Fit & functionality upgrades were made to this venerable Air Force flight jacket, including side-entry hand-warmer pockets and an interior pocket (which had previously only been available on civilian A-2 versions, not on military-issue A-2s), underarm gussets, and a more roomy fit.

Their contribution to the civilian market was no less significant. Cooper produced a range of A-2s, G-1s, Indy jackets and more to customers around the world. US Wings partnered with Cooper in 1986 and ending when Cooper ceased production in the late 1990s. US Wings is the official home of the Cooper name and we’re proud to continue the tradition of excellence. This line consists of classic Cooper jackets as well as a number of “new classics” that are sure to appeal to any leather jacket enthusiast. Rest assured that we’ve retained Cooper’s commitment to quality, putting only the finest materials and the highest level of craftsmanship into the jackets that bear the Cooper Original name. This ensures that our jackets will be of the same high quality as the original Cooper Sportswear jackets worn by your father, grandfather or even great-grandfather.

History of the G-1:

The “G-1” military flight jacket is the commonly accepted name for the fur-lined-collar World War II-era flight jacket. From the beginning, aviators chose leather for its warmth, durability, and good looks. Made famous by the AVG in China, and Hellcat pilots over the Pacific during WWII! A USN and USMC leather flight jacket, worn with pride by our Phantom crews during Vietnam. The G-1 remains a current issue jacket for officer and enlisted aviation personnel on flying status in the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Coast Guard. Worn by the daring men and women of the USCG that risk their lives daily to save others in harms way.