The innovative  restoration work done at Volar Avionics in Tennessee, for example, a complex home built 2/3 scale warbird is a sterling representation of their dedication to preserving flight history and also the inspiration for our new hand-painted customized Volar “Lightning” G-1 Flight Jacket. 

Volar Avionics is dedicated to restoring and installing aircraft avionics suites, the latest custom navigation  communication systems and flight management systems. For Founder & Pilot, William Presler, the Volar story began with his “Uncle Jim”, who built the world’s only two-thirds scale replica P-38 Lightning TTP38.  Taking our modified G-1 Flight Jacket with a removable collar, we hand-painted a custom Cockpit USA artwork of the P-38 on the back of these jackets as a nod to the brave aviators of WWII who flew that plane. This jacket features all of the details of our classic Cockpit USA G-1 jacket , finished with a custom Volar Avionic’s name plate on the front and sized according to military specification so ordering one size larger is recommended.

The legacy of Jim O’Hara’s TTP38 lives-on through William Presler and the Volar Avionics Team. Order the new Volar “Lightning” G-1 Jacket today! Read more about Jim’s P-38 Lightning Story and Volar Avionics, here.

Hand-painted jackets are made to order and  NON-RETURNABLE as they are custom painted. Not sure which size to get? Use our "Find my Fit" widget for instant size recommendations.

• 100% goatskin leather
• Poly lining
• Removable mouton shearling collar
• Bi-swing back
• Front zipper over USN wind flap
• Two front flap pockets
• Side entry pockets
• Interior snap close pocket
• Knit cuffs and waistband
• This is a slim fit jacket
• Available in brown
• Proudly manufactured in the USA.

Upon your order of this jacket you will be contacted by a Cockpit USA representative. Since this limited edition jacket is made to order in the USA, please expect delivery within 4-8 weeks as we hand paint your jacket, orders will not be refundable or exchangeable as they are made to order. Should it take longer we will advise you personally. This is a final sale item. We appreciate your patience. Know that we produce the best quality flight apparel and want to make sure you are satisfied.