Vintage 1976 U.S. Navy G-1 Flight Jacket
Vintage 1976 U.S. Navy G-1 Flight Jacket
Vintage 1976 U.S. Navy G-1 Flight Jacket
Vintage 1976 U.S. Navy G-1 Flight Jacket

Vintage 1976 U.S. Navy G-1 Flight Jacket

Original 1976 U.S. Navy G-1 flight jacket, manufactured by Imperial Leather & Sportswear, Inc. and issued to VF-301 “Devils Disciples.” Constructed from brown goatskin leather with a mouton shearling collar, knit cuffs and waistband, and full zip front.

 

Notably, all original squadron and unit patches remain intact—a rare detail, as most surviving examples were stripped post-service.

 

Details:

  • Era: 1976

  • Model: U.S. Navy G-1 (Intermediate Type G-1)

  • Manufacturer: Imperial Leather & Sportswear, Inc.

  • Leather: Goatskin

  • Lining: Rayon

  • Collar: Mouton shearling

  • Size: 44

  • Contract: DSA100-76-C-1788

Patches & Insignia:

  • VF-301 “Devils Disciples” chest patch

  • Phantom patch on sleeve

  • All patches original to the jacket

Measurements:
Shoulder 18.5" | Pit to pit 22" | Length 26"

Condition:
Very good vintage condition. Leather remains supple with natural creasing and wear consistent with service use. Knit cuffs and waistband show expected wear. All patches firmly attached. No major repairs observed.

Notes:
Original Navy G-1 jackets with complete, untouched insignia are increasingly difficult to find. This example remains an honest, unaltered piece of U.S. Naval aviation history.

$800