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Cockpit G-1 U.S.S. Forrestal

Usually the G-1 features a mouton collar but the tropical heat in the Gulf of Tonkin led to a more practical and comfortable leather replacement collar. The jacket is also fitted with a large array of fighter squadron patches that mirror the FORRESTAL based naval squadrons: The F-4 PHANTOM flying VF-41 “BLACK ACES” and VF-84 “JOLLY ROGERS”. A single VA-65 “FIGHTING TIGERS” patch is sewn to the front panel of the jacket.The back is meticulously hand painted and shows a fine drawing of the USS FORRESTAL that is complemented by a matching sleeve patch. You’ll also find the famous “GULF OF TONKIN YACHT CLUB” patch that has been added to this stunning jacket. Each sample of this special edition jacket has been given a special hand applied treatment to achieve a subtle worn-in appearance. This was skilfully carried out and along with the hand painted back adds to the “one of a kind” character of every jacket.
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Cockpit G-1 U.S.S. Forrestal

TYPE G-1 Jacket, Flying, Intermeditate
CATEGORIE Inermediate Zone
SHELL Goatskin
COLOR brown
LINING Nylon
SPECIFIED ca. 1950
USER USN, USCG
FORERUNNER M422a
REPLACEMENT  G-1 MD
RELATED VERSIONS G-1 MD, M422a
SPECIFIC CHARACTERISTICS  no fur collar, painting
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Cockpit G-1 U.S.S. Forrestal

  • Faithful and authentic replica of a typical USN aviator’s jacket
  • Manufactured according to the military spec sheet of that era
  • Authentic replica patches
  • Durable goatskin
  • Heavy duty main zipper with hidden wind flap
  • Real leather collar for more comfort in warmer climates
  • Bi-swing back for unrestricted freedom of movement
  • Inside pocket with press stud
  • Two front patch pockets
  • Subtle vintage treatment
  • Made in USA
USS FORRESTAL
 
The 325 metre/ 1067 feet USS FORRESTAL was put into service in 1955. At the time it was considered to be the first “super carrier” and it was even large enough that a Lockheed C-130 HERCULES could land on it. The FORRESTAL became widely known when a tragic occurrence happened aboard on June 29 in 1967. Prior to a mission one of the parked F-4 PHANTOMS accidentally fired an air/ground missile at an A-4 SKYHAWK that led to a severe explosion with many casualties. The carrier was repaired at a Norfolk shipyard and during the next couple of decades it was upgraded several times. The ship was refurbished in 1992 for the last time but due to its out-dated power train consisting of antiquated steam engines it was decommissioned in 1993. These days the FORRESTAL serves as a museum ship and is on exhibition in Newport, Rhode Island.
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