Festive A2 teaser
One for the A2 guys n girls out there. Please excuse me if I am barking up the wrong tree as I confess to knowing very little about the A2 jacket, but I very much admire them and never cease to be...
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Can anyone help me ID the jacket my grandpa is wearing on the far right?
He was a detective in Korea and said they always wore leather jackets. Apparently it had grey fur on the inside. Someone said it was an A-2 but wouldn't it have the big pockets on the front?
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Show a part of my leather jackets
Hi！everyone, I'm Davison Chu from China Beijing . Very pleasure to everybody exchanges together here.
View ArticleConmar zipper slider
Greetings, Would anyone know where I could obtain an original Conmar zipper pull for my original A2? Many thanks for any suggestions! Don
View ArticleWhat's your inventory?
Hi guys, Just looking over the jackets I have, and thought I'd make a list of what I have, what are keepers, and what may be out the door at some point. What do you all have? My keepers: GW A-1, RMCNZ...
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B-3 Neck
What is considered the general correct fit for a B-3 around the neck when zipped up with collars down. Should it be fitted, snug or loose..? Thanks
View ArticleModified G1’s?
Hi all, currently theres a g1 on ebay, I’m thinking late 50s early 60s due to the poked in USN on the wind flap? But it has a knit collar, like on an MA1 or such. Wondering if anyone has seen an...
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How to measure a jacket correctly tutorial
OK, felt the need to show this because apparently there is no certainty about how correct measurements are taken and would like to clarify things and eliminate the possibilities of misunderstandings...
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G-1: Any to avoid? Any contracts desirable?
Hi Folks, and happy new year to most of you. I recently posted an idea of turning one of my M422A's into an ANJ-3, and was rightly convinced that's not a good idea. So, I'm going to move them on to a...
View ArticleAre The Real McCoy fighter jackets really worth the price tag?
Hi all. I joined today to ask a few questions. I bought a B6 McCoy jacket. Was told this company is the best in the industry. So, the B6 is a good fit however the arms are a bit restrictive. Is this...
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A2 worn by Air Traffic Controller in Airplane!
Currently watching Airplane! 1980, anyone catch the A2 being worn by one of the Air Traffic Controllers? Anyone know the unit it was patched too, etc?
View ArticleTrusted Sellers
What are the names of some trusted places where I can purchase a WW2 bomber jacket? I am interested in that sort of thing and assumed that this was the best place to ask. Cheers, -Dan
View ArticleNew B3 Jacket, but which one?
Hi everybody, With the very cold UK weather I recently bought a vintage B3 jacket From eBay. I loved it but it was too big for me. Also, I didn’t like the smell much. It was a strong musty smell on the...
View ArticleCan anyone identify the G1 contract?
Hi all, I’ve had this g1 a couple years now, and I’m not sure the exact contract, I know its a LW Foster, but the label is pretty worn. The jacket has a gorgeous patina and “been there” look, pictures...
View ArticleJust bought my first Eastman!
Just picked up an M422a, the Popeye VP-ML-6 one, super excited! Anyone remember when they got their first eastman?
View ArticleThose of us in Michigan
How much use do you guys see out of sheepskin jackets (irvins, b3’s, etc.) in Michigan? I’m not sure if those of us in Michigan would see more use out of a lighter weight sheepskin, or heavier weight....
View ArticleSeal Goatskin scuff marks
Hello all, Just wondering what color the scuff marks or leather underneath a seal goatskin jacket should be. I have some nice wear marks from shoulder harness happening on my jacket but the marks are a...
View ArticleExcelled A2? Just got this .
Hello all , Got this off ebay last week . size 54 although Im more of a 50 to 52 . Wasnt finding much in that size choice so I jumped on the 54 . I can wear a sweater (or 2 ) under it . First...
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