New Wings German fighter jacket posted

Post by **Michaelson** » Tue May 19, 2009 9:20 am

http://www.uswings.com/fighterjac.asp

In case anyone has been trying to fill that gap regarding the LC German fighter pilots, here's something to consider. Just posted at the Wings site, and according to the information I've read, the ONLY maker of this jacket in the States.

Regards! Michaelson

DR Ulloa · Post by **DR Ulloa** » Tue May 19, 2009 11:38 am

I really like this jacket. I didn't know all that about there not being a standard issue jacket for the Lufftwaffe. Very interesting.

Dave

FLATHEAD · Post by **FLATHEAD** » Tue May 19, 2009 12:14 pm

Sarge looks very thin in that picture.

How is he doing anyway?

Flathead

Post by **Michaelson** » Tue May 19, 2009 12:28 pm

Last I heard, he was doing ok. Lost a LOT of weight after the heart attack, and has cut WAY back on work, so it's doing him some good to finally slow down....even if it wasn't technically by his own choice.

Regards! Michaelson

Indiana G · Post by **Indiana G** » Tue May 19, 2009 1:07 pm

looks great! wish i could see the back though. thanks michaelson!

PSBIndy · Post by **PSBIndy** » Tue May 19, 2009 1:16 pm

G&B/Flightsuits also has a Lutwaffe jacket which looks a bit more authentic. It's also olive green in color. (Their French air force jacket also looks very cool).

http://www.flightsuits.com/leather_luftwaffe.html

Post by **Michaelson** » Tue May 19, 2009 2:19 pm

Thing about the G&B jacket, it's based on the current issue, not a WW2 jacket. Says so right in their write up.

Regards! Michaelson

agent5 · Post by **agent5** » Tue May 19, 2009 2:27 pm

I really like the design. I'm a big fan of "The Great Waldo Pepper". Great flick. This jacket instantly reminded me of the Ernst Kesler character from that movie.

Browncoat · Post by **Browncoat** » Tue May 19, 2009 2:50 pm

Great jacket!! Pricewise though, its up there with Aero and ELC.

Post by **Michaelson** » Tue May 19, 2009 3:19 pm

agent5 wrote:I really like the design. I'm a big fan of "The Great Waldo Pepper". Great flick. This jacket instantly reminded me of the Ernst Kesler character from that movie.

Amen to THAT, Brother! Same here! I even purchased the music score soundtrack on record when the film came out!

Regards! Michaelson

CM · Post by CM » Tue May 19, 2009 9:55 pm

Looks really great. Unfortunately I don't like the look of shorter waist length jackets - do you think it would look wrong if it sat 2-3 inches over the belt?

blueoakleyz · Post by **blueoakleyz** » Thu May 21, 2009 3:48 am

Looks very bikerish, and very mean.

While I doubt anyone would know it was German.. ain't it a little weird that it's a German jacket with a "US Wings" logo on it

CM · Post by CM » Thu May 21, 2009 6:10 am

It's a classic German type jacket certainly. And many vintage ones like it have appeared on other jacket sites. But like the Indy jacket it takes those in the know to know...

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Thu May 21, 2009 8:14 am

blueoakleyz wrote:While I doubt anyone would know it was German.. ain't it a little weird that it's a German jacket with a "US Wings" logo on it

No different than "American" restaurants overseas.

Post by **Michaelson** » Fri May 29, 2009 10:26 pm

Just received this email from Wings for anyone interested in obtaining one of these jackets:

All members receive $ 100.00 discount off the sale price But.. There is a stand down time of 90 days.. They can place their orders now But do not give us a card number.. Just go on the list.. Orders by e-mail to info@uswings.com
This is a fanatic offer and for Fans only. FYI.. I will be making 90 jackets ... They are all Hand Made.

Just my way of saying Thank You Fans.
Sarge

Regards! Michaelson

Post by **Michaelson** » Fri Aug 21, 2009 11:50 am

Just got the word that the jackets have arrived.

The hold up was they had the 1939 zips and bottom buckle duplicated by the company who made the originals, so that took some time. The stock arrived today.

Only 90 were made, and at this moment there are 83 left.

Regards! Michaelson

Sgt. · Post by **Sgt.** » Fri Aug 21, 2009 4:54 pm

Hello All

I'm doing great!! With reference to my weight loss, after having open heart surgery and been blessed with a second chance at life, I've finally learned to take it easy!

I wanted to let everyone know just how authentic our Fighter Jacket really is. This is the real deal right down to the zippers which are made by Riri (the original manufacture).

You can do research at your local library, one of the books we used was by Donald L. Caldwell titled, JG 26 Photographic history of Luftwaffe's Top Guns. You can find several pictures including one on page 74 showing Edon Mager wearing this exact jacket in 1939.

We also had an original that was lent to us for the reproduction.

There were several types of these jackets made however, the design we are using was the most preferred.

Sarge

RCSignals · Post by **RCSignals** » Fri Aug 21, 2009 4:58 pm

Sarge you are looking great and healthy in the photo. Keep it up!

This is a very interesting jacket. Does the COW discount still apply?

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Fri Aug 21, 2009 5:53 pm

Sarge! Good to see you here! I'm also glad to hear you're doing well!

crismans · Post by **crismans** » Fri Aug 21, 2009 10:58 pm

That is a beautiful jacket. Not a look that I feel I could pull off, but one nice jacket nevertheless.

date_eating_monkey · Post by **date_eating_monkey** » Fri Aug 28, 2009 12:22 am

Here are some pics of the new jacket.....enjoy.
Love to the Indys,
D_E_M

http://i696.photobucket.com/albums/vv32 ... MG2227.jpg

http://i696.photobucket.com/albums/vv32 ... 2231-1.jpg

http://i696.photobucket.com/albums/vv32 ... MG2230.jpg

http://i696.photobucket.com/albums/vv32 ... MG2228.jpg

kiltie · Post by **kiltie** » Fri Aug 28, 2009 12:34 am

Really, REALLY sharp jacket, monkey! Well done, and well done Wings!

nicktheguy · Post by **nicktheguy** » Fri Aug 28, 2009 1:13 am

Looks great - three years ago I bought one from Sportsmansguide - it has Major shoulderboards on it. Did anyone see those back then? (Major meaning rank, not size that is)

RCSignals · Post by **RCSignals** » Fri Aug 28, 2009 1:40 am

Looks good, and nice fit D_E_M

RCSignals · Post by **RCSignals** » Fri Aug 28, 2009 1:41 am

nicktheguy wrote:Looks great - three years ago I bought one from Sportsmansguide - it has Major shoulderboards on it. Did anyone see those back then? (Major meaning rank, not size that is)

I remember those. They were current type issue though, but similar.

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Fri Aug 28, 2009 8:38 am

RCSignals wrote:Looks good, and nice fit D_E_M

Except that's not D_E_M wearing it.

Post by **Michaelson** » Fri Aug 28, 2009 9:07 am

RCSignals · Post by **RCSignals** » Fri Aug 28, 2009 12:15 pm

binkmeisterRick wrote:
RCSignals wrote:Looks good, and nice fit D_E_M
Except that's not D_E_M wearing it.

I figured that or D_E_M had a drastic transformation, it's still a nice fit

that_dog · Post by **that_dog** » Fri Aug 28, 2009 12:54 pm

Does this mean we have to refer to him as Oberstleutnant Michaelson now?

Post by **Michaelson** » Fri Aug 28, 2009 1:24 pm

date_eating_monkey · Post by **date_eating_monkey** » Fri Aug 28, 2009 3:22 pm

binkmeisterRick wrote:
RCSignals wrote:Looks good, and nice fit D_E_M
Except that's not D_E_M wearing it.

Hey! Come on now, Bink. I've been trying to grow out my mustache...

...and I may have put on a few pounds...

....and gotten really OLD...

...

....*sees Michaelson enter the room and runs under a chair throwing dates at him*

I didn't tell!

I don't know how they figured out it was you in your cool new jacket that I'm gonna steal from you....

RCSignals · Post by **RCSignals** » Fri Aug 28, 2009 3:42 pm

that_dog wrote:Does this mean we have to refer to him as Oberstleutnant Michaelson now?

more like Generalfeldmarschall Michaelson ?

Post by **Michaelson** » Fri Aug 28, 2009 3:45 pm

date_eating_monkey wrote: I don't know how they figured out it was you in your cool new jacket that I'm gonna steal from you....

Hey young'n! You from the bank?

Love ya!

Michaelson/Dad

DR Ulloa · Post by **DR Ulloa** » Fri Aug 28, 2009 3:50 pm

Well, whatever we are calling Michaelson now, the jacket looks great! I'm not really into black leather jackets. I have one 50's style biker jacket, like Mutts but with the collar snaps, and I never wear it. There is something about this jacket that calls to me tough. Great job, Sarge!

Dave

RCSignals · Post by **RCSignals** » Fri Aug 28, 2009 4:04 pm

DR Ulloa wrote:.... There is something about this jacket that calls to me tough.

Dave

'Common-zee he-ah Dave'

Garzo · Post by **Garzo** » Fri Aug 28, 2009 6:26 pm

It's definitely a tough looking jacket -- a real beauty. Although totally accurate, I'm not crazy about the lower pockets. Now if US Wings were to do there own version of the Lewis Dominator (seen here: http://www.lewisleathers.com/gallery/do ... 551_2.html ), I would jump on it.

The very similar Lewis Corsair (http://www.lewisleathers.com/gallery/co ... _60_2.html) was worn by Luftwaffe pilots in Guy Hamilton's 1969 film "The Battle of Britain" with Michael Caine and a young and dashing Ian McShane of "Deadwood" fame.

Hamilton, of course, went on to film "Force 10 from Navarone" with none other than Harrison Ford.

that_dog · Post by **that_dog** » Fri Aug 28, 2009 7:53 pm

RCSignals wrote:
that_dog wrote:Does this mean we have to refer to him as Oberstleutnant Michaelson now?
more like Generalfeldmarschall Michaelson ?

Not too many fighter pilots at that rank. Then again, Gen. MacArthur was fond of wearing an A-2....

RCSignals · Post by **RCSignals** » Sat Aug 29, 2009 12:19 am

that_dog wrote:
RCSignals wrote:
that_dog wrote:Does this mean we have to refer to him as Oberstleutnant Michaelson now?
more like Generalfeldmarschall Michaelson ?
Not too many fighter pilots at that rank. Then again, Gen. MacArthur was fond of wearing an A-2....

Yeah, there was only one Generalfeldmarschall of the Luftwaffe. He was an Ace in his own right

Post by **Michaelson** » Sat Aug 29, 2009 12:32 pm

Just to add, it appears to have the same polyester twill type lining found in G&B jackets. Quite comfortable.

I'm also surprised at how much lighter in weight it is in comparison to any other Wings cowhide jackets I've handled in the past. Must be the difference in Argentine cowhide tanning?

The vertical side entry inside pocket on the left is VERY deep, and the right side horizontal pocket is notebook/wallet depth. The outside pockets have covered button entries, but the way they're designed, you don't have to unbutton them to put your hands inside for item access. Interesting design, and one I'm not familiar with.

I have a feeling this one is going to get a LOT of wear time this Fall.

Regards! Michaelson

date_eating_monkey · Post by **date_eating_monkey** » Sat Aug 29, 2009 3:25 pm

Michaelson wrote:
date_eating_monkey wrote: I don't know how they figured out it was you in your cool new jacket that I'm gonna steal from you....

Hey young'n! You from the bank?

Love ya!

Michaelson/Dad

..BUt my daddy said he was gonna shoot anyone from the bank! You nicked the census man last week!!

I think it's time for me to r-u-n-n-o-f-t!

RCSignals · Post by **RCSignals** » Sat Aug 29, 2009 7:08 pm

date_eating_monkey wrote:
Michaelson wrote:
date_eating_monkey wrote: I don't know how they figured out it was you in your cool new jacket that I'm gonna steal from you....

Hey young'n! You from the bank?

Love ya!

Michaelson/Dad

..BUt my daddy said he was gonna shoot anyone from the bank! You nicked the census man last week!! I think it's time for me to r-u-n-n-o-f-t!

Wow, I'm not from the Bank either. Or the Census. What a relief

CM · Post by CM » Sat Aug 29, 2009 9:22 pm

Can anyone tell me how far (if at all) the jacket falls over the belt line?

RCSignals · Post by **RCSignals** » Sat Aug 29, 2009 9:28 pm

CM wrote:Can anyone tell me how far (if at all) the jacket falls over the belt line?

It's hard to tell that when people

don't tuck their shirt in for these photos isn't it

date_eating_monkey · Post by **date_eating_monkey** » Sun Aug 30, 2009 1:42 am

RCSignals wrote:
CM wrote:Can anyone tell me how far (if at all) the jacket falls over the belt line?
It's hard to tell that when people don't tuck their shirt in for these photos isn't it

Oh snap!

LOL.

Post by **Michaelson** » Sun Aug 30, 2009 10:05 am

Considering how many times folks have debated where an actual location of a belt line 'should be located', I'm not sure that information would have helped you anyway.

On me, the bottom of the jacket falls about 4 inches below where MY belt is worn...or the same location of the bottom my regular Indy jackets.

Where it ends up on you may vary....depending on where you wear YOUR belt.

Regards! Michaelson

CM · Post by CM » Sun Aug 30, 2009 5:20 pm

Michaelson wrote:Considering how many times folks have debated where an actual location of a belt line 'should be located', I'm not sure that information would have helped you anyway.

On me, the bottom of the jacket falls about 4 inches below where MY belt is worn...or the same location of the bottom my regular Indy jackets.

Where it ends up on you may vary....depending on where you wear YOUR belt.

Regards! Michaelson

That is helpful, M. To describe it as about the same as an Indy means it isn't the real short jacket it looks in the pics.

Raider S · Post by **Raider S** » Sun Aug 30, 2009 6:02 pm

This looks like a jacket for a more slim figure - pretty form fitting.

Post by **Michaelson** » Mon Aug 31, 2009 7:52 am

Raider S wrote:This looks like a jacket for a more slim figure - pretty form fitting.

Bless you, my son!

It has that appearance, that's true....but I do NOT have a 'slim figure', BELIEVE me.

It's an optical illusion. The slight tapering toward the bottom of the jacket DOES make it appear to be more 'form fitting', though...that's a fact.

Regards! Michaelson

binkmeisterRick · Post by **binkmeisterRick** » Mon Aug 31, 2009 8:24 am

Maybe you should stop eating so many Luftwaffles for breakfast, Michaelson.

Post by **Michaelson** » Mon Aug 31, 2009 8:37 am

MMMmmmmm....Luftwaffles.....Pass me the syrup!

Regards! Michaelson