{"title":"Flight Leather Jacket","description":"\u003ch2\u003eVintage Leather Flight Jackets in the UK\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA flight jacket follows the aircrew pattern. A shirt or band collar rather than a knit one, ribbed knit at the cuffs and hem, and a body cut to let the arms come forward. The details are functional in origin: epaulettes, a bi-swing back or action pleats across the shoulder blades, patch pockets on the front. It is a working shape. Nothing on it is decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSecond hand is the better way to buy this cut. The pattern has barely changed, so an older jacket gives you the same shape in leather that has already softened and settled into the shoulders. Older cuts also run shorter and boxier than modern reproductions, and a jacket that has lasted this long has proven its hardware and stitching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy a leather flight jacket from Sheffield G\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvery jacket is one of one, in one size, with nothing behind it. When it sells, the page goes dark.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe head team checks every jacket by hand at our Doncaster office before it is listed, then measures, grades, photographs, packs and posts it from there.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvery listing carries five measurements taken flat with a tape: chest pit to pit, shoulder, sleeve, length and waist. The vintage label is ignored; the tape is the fact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne condition grade, Very Good: structurally sound, hardware that works, sound lining, professionally cleaned and conditioned. Photographed with nothing edited to hide wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBrown leather flight jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrown is the colour most people picture on this cut, and it suits it for a reason. The pattern carries a lot of visible construction: panel seams, patch pockets, a yoke across the back, epaulettes. Brown keeps all of that readable, where black flattens the same details into one silhouette. If colour leads your choice, the wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/brown-leather-jacket\"\u003ebrown leather jacket collection\u003c\/a\u003e covers every shape carried here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eMens leather flight jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe pattern was drawn for a broad frame, so most run wide at the shoulder with a full sleeve and a body that hangs straight from the chest. Nothing here is sized by department, only by measurement, so buy from the pit to pit. The room through the body is intentional: it was made to go over layers, and looks wrong worn tight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eReal leather flight jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese are real hide, and real hide tells on itself. It creases at the elbow, shines on high wear points, holds light surface marks and softens where it gets used most. Grade Very Good includes all of that, plus slack in ribbed knit that is decades old. Splits, dead hardware and torn linings do not get listed at all. The \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/grading\"\u003econdition grading page\u003c\/a\u003e spells it out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow a leather flight jacket should fit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStart at the shoulder. The seam should sit on the corner of your shoulder, or slightly past it on this cut, because a bi-swing back needs room to work. Leather softens and moulds at the elbows with wear, but it never moves a shoulder seam and never gains inches across the chest. A jacket that does not close now will not close later. If you plan to wear a jumper underneath, allow for it in the chest measurement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to get the size right\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTake a jacket you already own that fits well. Lay it flat, do it up, smooth it without stretching, and measure straight across from one armpit seam to the other. That is the pit to pit; every listing gives one. Within an inch either way, it will fit similarly. Double that number for the chest measured around, so 21in flat is a 42in chest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSize letters come from the pit to pit, not the old label: 17in or less is XS, 18 to 19in S, 20 to 21in M, 22 to 23in L, 24 to 25in XL, 26in or more XXL. The full method is on the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/size-guide\"\u003eleather jacket size guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBrowse the flight jackets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach jacket here is one of one and will not be repeated. UK delivery is free and orders are dispatched within 3 business days. If you would rather have a knit collar and a rounder body, the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bomber-leather-jacket\"\u003ebomber leather jackets\u003c\/a\u003e are the closest cut.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"burgundy-leather-flight-jacket-four-patch-pocket-size-s","title":"Burgundy Leather Flight Jacket, Four Patch Pocket (Size S)","description":"\u003cp\u003eFour patch pockets are set across the front of this \u003cstrong\u003eburgundy leather flight jacket\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a knitted rib hem gathers the body in below them. Drop the zip and the lining shows olive satin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJackets arrive here one at a time, never by the crate. This one was professionally cleaned and conditioned, then measured, graded, photographed, packed and posted from Doncaster. Its flat measurements sit further down the page, and the honest way to buy at a distance is to lay your own jacket out and compare them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe grade is Very Good. Leather this old creases and softens where a body has moved in it, and whatever it carries has been photographed rather than described around.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSize S, and there is no second one waiting in the back. The day it sells this listing goes dark.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSKU: M7\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sheffield G Collections","offers":[{"title":"S","offer_id":54529860272474,"sku":"M7","price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1921\/8778\/files\/burgundy-leather-flight-jacket-m7.jpg?v=1786119957"},{"product_id":"burgundy-leather-flight-jacket-ribbed-hem-size-m","title":"Burgundy Leather Flight Jacket, Ribbed Hem (Size M)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003eburgundy leather flight jacket\u003c\/strong\u003e in size M, cut the classic way, with knitted rib at the hem and on both cuffs and a satin lining running through the body. The rib is what holds the shape, pulling the waist in so the chest sits full above it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne jacket, bought on its own, put through the same routine as everything else we handle: professionally cleaned and conditioned, then measured, graded, photographed, packed and posted from Doncaster. The flat measurements below came straight off the tape, and they are worth setting against a jacket that already fits you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVery Good is the grade. Vintage leather carries its history on the surface, and whatever this one carries has been photographed close up.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere is a single example of this jacket and no way to make another. When it goes, the listing goes with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSKU: M4\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sheffield G Collections","offers":[{"title":"M","offer_id":54529882095962,"sku":"M4","price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1921\/8778\/files\/burgundy-leather-flight-jacket-m4.jpg?v=1786120519"},{"product_id":"burgundy-leather-flight-jacket-clasp-and-rib-size-l","title":"Burgundy Leather Flight Jacket, Clasp and Rib (Size L)","description":"An olive lining hides inside this burgundy leather flight jacket, tucked behind a brass clasp fastening, with a knitted rib at the bottom that draws the shape in above the hip.Everything here follows the same route: bought in by us, professionally cleaned and conditioned, then measured, graded, photographed, packed and posted from Doncaster. The flat measurements appear below in inches. Holding them against a jacket already in your wardrobe will tell you more than a size letter ever does.We put the condition at Very Good. A faint crease crosses the back and the clasp plate has worn a little at the edges, and the camera recorded both without touching them up.One of one. Once somebody takes it, the listing goes dark and there will not be another.SKU: M32","brand":"Sheffield G Collections","offers":[{"title":"L","offer_id":54529886126426,"sku":"M32","price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1921\/8778\/files\/burgundy-leather-flight-jacket-clasp-and-rib-m32.jpg?v=1788136444"},{"product_id":"burgundy-leather-flight-jacket-copper-lining-size-xl","title":"Burgundy Leather Flight Jacket, Copper Lining (Size L)","description":"\u003cp\u003eTwin flap pockets sit high on the chest of this \u003cstrong\u003eburgundy leather flight jacket\u003c\/strong\u003e, above a knitted rib hem, with copper satin running the length of the inside. The shoulders measure a full 24 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNothing reaches the site untouched. This one was sourced, professionally cleaned and conditioned, then measured, graded, photographed, packed and posted from Doncaster. Take the flat measurements listed here and check them against a jacket you wear often before choosing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGraded Very Good. The satin shows faint wear near the neck seam and the leather carries a few light scuffs on the lower sleeve. All of it is in the photographs above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly one exists. When it sells this listing goes dark and stays that way, which is what happens to every piece in the batch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSKU: M36\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sheffield G Collections","offers":[{"title":"L","offer_id":54529938915674,"sku":"M36","price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1921\/8778\/files\/burgundy-leather-flight-jacket-copper-lining-m36.jpg?v=1788136468"},{"product_id":"brown-leather-flight-jacket-twin-chest-pockets-sheffield-g","title":"Brown Leather Flight Jacket, Twin Chest Pockets","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrown leather flight jacket\u003c\/strong\u003e in size L, with twin chest flap pockets and ribbed cuffs and hem. The leather stand collar and printed lining complete the aviation styling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSKU: BR5\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sheffield G Collections","offers":[{"title":"L","offer_id":54541263864154,"sku":"BR5","price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1921\/8778\/files\/download_3d6484d0-cb51-4b56-96dd-0267a28890f6.jpg?v=1786296062"},{"product_id":"brown-leather-flight-jacket-flap-pockets-sheffield-g","title":"Brown Leather Flight Jacket, Flap Pockets","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrown leather flight jacket\u003c\/strong\u003e in size XXL, with a low stand collar and two patch pockets with rounded flaps at the hip. A straight centre zip and clean front keep the silhouette streamlined.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSKU: BR30\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sheffield G Collections","offers":[{"title":"XL","offer_id":54541279134042,"sku":"BR30","price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1921\/8778\/files\/brown-leather-flight-jacket-flap-pockets-br30.jpg?v=1788134109"},{"product_id":"brown-leather-flight-jacket-fur-collar-sheffield-g","title":"Brown Leather Flight Jacket, Fur Collar","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrown leather flight jacket\u003c\/strong\u003e in size M, with a fur collar and buttoned shoulder epaulettes. Black rib at the hem and cuffs with a compact 22-inch cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSKU: BR60\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sheffield G Collections","offers":[{"title":"M","offer_id":54541298958682,"sku":"BR60","price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1921\/8778\/files\/brown-leather-flight-jacket-fur-collar-br60.jpg?v=1788133708"},{"product_id":"brown-leather-flight-jacket-compact-blouson-cut-sheffield-g","title":"Brown Leather Flight Jacket, Compact Blouson Cut","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrown leather flight jacket\u003c\/strong\u003e in size M, with a pointed leather collar and knitted rib at the hem and cuffs. The short, boxy cut gives this jacket a compact blouson shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSKU: BR81\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sheffield G Collections","offers":[{"title":"M","offer_id":54541301023066,"sku":"BR81","price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1921\/8778\/files\/brown-leather-flight-jacket-compact-blouson-cut-br81.jpg?v=1788134102"},{"product_id":"brown-leather-flight-jacket-slim-profile-sheffield-g","title":"Brown Leather Flight Jacket, Slim Profile","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrown leather flight jacket\u003c\/strong\u003e in size L, with a slim profile and knitted rib trim at the hem and cuffs. The pointed collar and streamlined front keep this jacket understated and versatile.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSKU: BR84\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sheffield G Collections","offers":[{"title":"M","offer_id":54541305512282,"sku":"BR84","price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1921\/8778\/files\/brown-leather-flight-jacket-slim-profile-br84.jpg?v=1788134122"},{"product_id":"brown-leather-flight-jacket-multi-pocket-front-sheffield-g","title":"Brown Leather Flight Jacket, Multi-Pocket Front","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrown leather flight jacket\u003c\/strong\u003e in size XXL, with multiple front zip pockets and a fold-over leather collar. Ribbed hem and cuffs for a secure fit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSKU: BR86\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sheffield G Collections","offers":[{"title":"XXL","offer_id":54541310034266,"sku":"BR86","price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/1921\/8778\/files\/brown-leather-flight-jacket-multi-pocket-front-br86.jpg?v=1788134125"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.sheffieldgcollections.com\/collections\/flight-leather-jacket.oembed","provider":"Sheffield G Collections","version":"1.0","type":"link"}