History of the G-1 flight jacket
The military G-1 Flight jacket is the fur-lined-collar, leather jacket worn by US Navy, US Marine Corps and US Coast Guard flyers. The jacket was brought to use by the US Navy in the 1930’s as the M-422A. The revised US Military flight jacket developed in 1947 has since been known as the G-1 Flight jacket.
From the beginning, aviators chose leather for its warmth, durability, and good looks. The G-1 jacket is the USN and USCG leather flight jacket. 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.
MILITARY G-1 FEATURES
- Goatskin or Cowhide leather
- Nylon lining
- Mouton or synthetic collar
- Bi-swings back and underarm gussets for freedom of movement
- Button-thru patch pockets
- An inside map pocket
- Brass zipper
- Knit cuffs and waistband
- Inside storm flap with USN/USCG perforation
- Seal brown color
The G-1 is among the most cherished possessions of any naval aviator and symbolizes their status as elite flyers.
CIVILIAN G-1 FEATURES
- Goatskin, Bison, Cape Buffalo or Cowhide leather
- Nylon lining
- Mouton collar
- Button-thru patch pockets
- Side entry hand warmer pockets
- Bi-swing back an underarm gussets for freedom of movement
- Throat latch
- One inside pocket
- Brass zipper
- Knit cuffs and waistband
- Inside storm flap with USN perforation
US Wings, an authorized US Military vendor has a vast assortment of leather flight jackets. They carry A-2, G-1, B-3 leather jackets as well as numerous nylon flight jackets. US Wings ® provides aviation apparel to the U.S. Government and commercial customers along with the general public.
