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US Wings Model/Style Question
Posted: Mon Oct 12, 2009 10:26 pm
by jnicktem
I have this really nice US Wings Indy jacket, the only problem is I don't know which style it is (I got it off of ebay). I think it is vintage cowhide... and the tag on it says this "DWCNO.30-1415"
Can anybody tell what model jacket my US Wings Indy jacket is? I couldn't find anything using the search or on the US Wings website.
Re: US Wings Model/Style Question
Posted: Mon Oct 12, 2009 10:35 pm
by Chewbacca Jones
I think that number is in all of their jackets. If it has that "vintage" look to it, it's either the vintage cowhide or a broken-in antique lambskin. If it heavy and thick, you have cowhide.
I know they used to sell 2 vintage cowhide models (regular and collector's edition). Mine is the collectors, but I have never seen the regular in person, so I couldn't say how they differ.
Re: US Wings Model/Style Question
Posted: Mon Oct 12, 2009 10:43 pm
by jnicktem
Thanks Chewie!
It's definitely vintage cowhide, but I don't know which model it is, like you say.
How does one know if it's a collectors series or a regular?
Re: US Wings Model/Style Question
Posted: Mon Oct 12, 2009 10:49 pm
by Indyzane
jnicktem,
I just check my jacket with the number you listed and you are a proud owner of the Collectors Edition
Signature Series™ Indy-styleVintage Adventurer Jacket. As you know the jacket sells for $499.00! unless you know about the COW discount then you get $100.00 off. So congratulations and I hope this helps! Here is a picture of mine.

Re: US Wings Model/Style Question
Posted: Mon Oct 12, 2009 11:00 pm
by Chewbacca Jones
Uh, Zane. That number is on my Goatskin, too. I don't think it has anything to do with jacket model.

To the best of my knowledge, there are no tags that indicate the collector's edition jacket. So, if you don't know as a result of directly ordering it from Wings, there may be know way of knowing for sure. Of course, as far as I can tell, the only difference is the price, anyway.
Re: US Wings Model/Style Question
Posted: Mon Oct 12, 2009 11:07 pm
by Indyzane
Chewbacca Jones wrote:Uh, Zane. That number is on my Goatskin, too. I don't think it has anything to do with jacket model.

To the best of my knowledge, there are no tags that indicate the collector's edition jacket. So, if you don't know as a result of directly ordering it from Wings, there may be know way of knowing for sure. Of course, as far as I can tell, the only difference is the price, anyway.
Then I'm wrong. Sorry just trying to help.
Re: US Wings Model/Style Question
Posted: Mon Oct 12, 2009 11:14 pm
by jnicktem
Everyone's help is appreciated!
Zane, you have a very nice jacket! It looks just like mine! haha.
I'm kind of shocked that there really isn't a way to tell the difference between the two models, besides the price.
Re: US Wings Model/Style Question
Posted: Mon Oct 12, 2009 11:48 pm
by RCSignals
DWCNO.30-1415
Is the drawing number for US Army Air Force A-2 jackets
Re: US Wings Model/Style Question
Posted: Tue Oct 13, 2009 3:06 pm
by donovan
i have the 'collectors' edition - in the front right hand side pocket is a small tag stating "IJVIN" (INDIANA JONES VINTAGE)
Re: US Wings Model/Style Question
Posted: Tue Oct 13, 2009 7:27 pm
by Michaelson
Did you ever think of dropping Sgt. Hack a line and asking him directly?
Regards! Michaelson
Re: US Wings Model/Style Question
Posted: Tue Oct 13, 2009 7:29 pm
by jnicktem
I sent them an e-mail awhile ago and got no response thus far. I figured at least here I can get an answer or two in a timely fashion. Usually I try to do as much research as I can before asking a question on here but nothing on this topic turned up for me.
Re: US Wings Model/Style Question
Posted: Tue Oct 13, 2009 10:36 pm
by Chewbacca Jones
donovan wrote:i have the 'collectors' edition - in the front right hand side pocket is a small tag stating "IJVIN" (INDIANA JONES VINTAGE)
Interesting. I had a look at mine (haven't opened my pockets since I got it!), and the tag is in the left pocket, and says "IJVINC". Vintage Cowhide? Vintage Collectors?
So, even on two known collectors editions, the labels are not consistent. It looks like the Sgt. may be the only one with an answer, if there is one.
Re: US Wings Model/Style Question
Posted: Wed Oct 14, 2009 8:28 am
by Michaelson
Yep. He's the only one who holds the key to the codes.
Regards! Michaelson
Re: US Wings Model/Style Question
Posted: Wed Oct 14, 2009 9:05 am
by binkmeisterRick
And if those codes get into the wrong hands, it could mean global destruction!

Um... I think I need more coffee...
Re: US Wings Model/Style Question
Posted: Wed Oct 14, 2009 9:10 am
by Michaelson
That's why we only trust them with Sgt. Hack!
Regards! Michaelson
Re: US Wings Model/Style Question
Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2009 2:14 pm
by Mark Brody
It doesn't just say it on the Indy Jackets. My US Wings A2 tag looks exactly the same.
Re: US Wings Model/Style Question
Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2009 2:48 pm
by RCSignals
Mark Brody wrote:It doesn't just say it on the Indy Jackets. My US Wings A2 tag looks exactly the same.
as I said
DWCNO.30-1415 is the drawing number for WW2 A-2 jackets. The label USWings uses isn't specific/unique to the Iny jacket. no big deal IMO
Re: US Wings Model/Style Question
Posted: Thu Oct 15, 2009 7:27 pm
by Piers
On the inside of the left pocket of my CE is IJVIN.. it also says L 002
The codes on the website show the current Collectors Edition being a IJVINC. This is probably the updated CE that has the snaps on the storm collar. My CE is from last year, no snaps. I'd be interested to know the code on the LE jacket