Our 1. version of the M-422A. Compared to the original jacket, this version does not have the correct stitching around the collar and a stitching inside the pocket. However, this will not affect the jacket’s functionality or quality. Size 44.
• Made with a supple, yet hard-wearing seal brown goatskin as per the original.
• Features a genuine mid brown mouton fur collar and buttoned throat tab.
• Unique Bi-swing back design, which allows for ease of motion and comfort.
• Single-ply rib rack waistband with matching double-ply tube cuffs.
• Salmon red rayon lining matched to our original.
• Reproduction M-42 triple-marked Talon zipper.
• Inside pocket with snap closure in 100% unbleached cotton-drill.
• Pen slot in left pocket.
• Armpit gussets.
• Trim and complimentary profile.
FREE SHIPPING ON ORDERS OVER €330.
20% OFF ON NON-EU ORDERS.
Blazing their way across the Pacific, the USN and USMC aircrews needed a comfortable and functional flight jacket to wear, both in the cockpit and on the windy carrier decks. The classic fur-collared, goatskin M-422A flight jacket fit the bill. The M-422A became standard issue to USN and USMC aircrews throughout WW2. It was such a popular and practical design, that with only slight evolutions, continues to be issued today, as the iconic G-1 of ‘Top Gun’ fame. Read more about the differences between the M422A and the G1 jacket right here. Easily confused with its predecessor, the M-422, the M-422A had the addition of the pencil slot in the left pocket (hence the added A designation). Just like other flight jackets of the time, each M422A maker had their own particular nuances, adding to the variances in the contracts. We have modelled our jacket on an original WW2 Gordon & Ferguson M-422A in our collection. We studied our jacket carefully, copied the pattern and replicated all the important details. Some distinguishing characteristics of the G&F, is its wider pencil slot pocket and its salmon red lining. Gordon & Ferguson had one of the largest contracts for for Naval flight gear in WW2. A number of originals can still be found in private collections today.
Size chart
Our jackets are based on the original pattern and therefore very small in size. We don’t expect you to accurately measure your own body. The best option is to take an old jacket that fits you right and compare the measurements. Check how to measure a jacket correctly here. For any questions about sizing or custom sizes contact us at info@avileather.com.
Size
36
38
40
42
44
46
48
50
Chest (armpit to armpit)
47 cm
50 cm
54 cm
57 cm
60 cm
62 cm
64 cm
67 cm
Shoulder width (back)
43 cm
44 cm
45 cm
48 cm
51 cm
53 cm
55 cm
58 cm
Back length (without collar)
62 cm
63 cm
64 cm
66 cm
67 cm
68 cm
68 cm
68 cm
Arm length
62 cm
63 cm
64 cm
66 cm
67 cm
67 cm
67 cm
67 cm
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M-422A Flight Jacket (NXs. 416) – Size 44
€299.00€250.00Our 1. version of the M-422A. Compared to the original jacket, this version does not have the correct stitching around the collar and a stitching inside the pocket. However, this will not affect the jacket’s functionality or quality. Size 44.
• Made with a supple, yet hard-wearing seal brown goatskin as per the original.
• Features a genuine mid brown mouton fur collar and buttoned throat tab.
• Unique Bi-swing back design, which allows for ease of motion and comfort.
• Single-ply rib rack waistband with matching double-ply tube cuffs.
• Salmon red rayon lining matched to our original.
• Reproduction M-42 triple-marked Talon zipper.
• Inside pocket with snap closure in 100% unbleached cotton-drill.
• Pen slot in left pocket.
• Armpit gussets.
• Trim and complimentary profile.
FREE SHIPPING ON ORDERS OVER €330.
20% OFF ON NON-EU ORDERS.
Description
The M-422A flight jacket
Blazing their way across the Pacific, the USN and USMC aircrews needed a comfortable and functional flight jacket to wear, both in the cockpit and on the windy carrier decks. The classic fur-collared, goatskin M-422A flight jacket fit the bill. The M-422A became standard issue to USN and USMC aircrews throughout WW2. It was such a popular and practical design, that with only slight evolutions, continues to be issued today, as the iconic G-1 of ‘Top Gun’ fame. Read more about the differences between the M422A and the G1 jacket right here.
Easily confused with its predecessor, the M-422, the M-422A had the addition of the pencil slot in the left pocket (hence the added A designation). Just like other flight jackets of the time, each M422A maker had their own particular nuances, adding to the variances in the contracts. We have modelled our jacket on an original WW2 Gordon & Ferguson M-422A in our collection. We studied our jacket carefully, copied the pattern and replicated all the important details. Some distinguishing characteristics of the G&F, is its wider pencil slot pocket and its salmon red lining. Gordon & Ferguson had one of the largest contracts for for Naval flight gear in WW2. A number of originals can still be found in private collections today.
Size chart
Our jackets are based on the original pattern and therefore very small in size. We don’t expect you to accurately measure your own body. The best option is to take an old jacket that fits you right and compare the measurements. Check how to measure a jacket correctly here.
For any questions about sizing or custom sizes contact us at info@avileather.com.