JaboG 43 ground crew patches

[RamJet]

A Ziegenhaut?

You mean the flight leather jacket?

[naxos]

A Ziegenhaut?

You mean the flight leather jacket?

Yes

[RamJet]

Before we took off to bring the second batch of MiG-29s to Poland in December 2003. Three LtCols and one full Colonel (our wing CO) in three single-seaters and a two-seater. I am the guy second from left.

As You see, no leather jacket looks like the other. It all comes down to a few standards and a lot of personal taste.

[naxos]

That picture is history and a real treat to see.

I see the FULCRUM patch on your right arm.

Thank you!

[Gordon Craig]

RamJet,

Superb picture of flight jackets in wear. Great reference for the individuality of how patches are worn on flight jackets. I like the red star and the aircraft in the centre of it on the blue bag on the ground.

Regards,

Gordon

[RamJet]

It is a personalized helmet bag. A lot of people in the former FULCRUM squadron ordered one.

[RamJet]

naxos,

click http://www.fabulousfulcrums.de/index_e.html and then go to "Press" / "2004 - Air Forces Monthly" and You will find the story "Farewell Red Diva!" of this delivery flight to Poland as published in AFM May 2004.

[Gordon Craig]

Ramjet,

Interesting article on the MiG 29 hand over. I found the picture of the Wing Commander wearing the G-suit that did not need to be connected to the aircraft very interesting. First time that I have heard about this development.

Regards,

Gordon

[RamJet]

Unfortunately, the Luftwaffe do not use the Libelle anymore. But the Austrians fly this system on the Eurofighter.

[Gordon Craig]

Ramjet,

Thanks for the update.

Regards,

Gordon