Our Cape Buffalo Vintage G1 Flight Jacket with dark mouton fur collar is the ultimate version of this venerable USN/USMC/USCG jacket! Iconic fur-collared flight jacket of naval aviators. Widely popular due to the 1986 movie Top Gun. Made of leather from one of the toughest and most dangerous non-endangered big game animals in Africa.
With this pedigree, it’s no surprise that our Cape Buffalo Vintage G1 Flight Jacket is one of the toughest and most durable jackets we manufacture. Ultimately 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 as tough as this jacket is, it’s also very refined. The brown cape buffalo leather has rich and varied graining, wonderfully soft and rich looking, with a weight that makes it a true three-season jacket. Has the style, the look, and is affordable. Great 3 Season Jacket! A US Wings Exclusive!
Equally durable and luxurious, our Cape Buffalo Vintage G1 Flight Jacket has our highest recommendation. A jacket that any “Top Gun” would be proud to wear!
The Cape Buffalo Vintage G1 Flight Jacket features:
- 100% Cape Buffalo leather
- Leather Thickness: 1.2 – 1.3 mm
- Drum Dyed
- Mouton fur collar
- 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 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. This jacket is worn by the daring men and women of the USCG that risk their lives daily to save others in harms way.
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