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    Best MA-1 repro?

    I wear a 42 civilian suit and size M in vintage military MA-1
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    Best MA-1 repro?

    I am a size 42 in mil G1 jackets (chest 21.5 - 22 inches) - fit snug in the chest with just a t-shirt Here are some measurements: - 1969 Alpha MA-1 marked as M measuring 24-24.8 inches at chest - this fits just fine with little space for some light sweater - 60s MA-1 marked as L measuring...
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    Letterman Jackets

    This is the modern pattern (knitted collar, leather sleeves), which is the most common one. I think they have a configurator on their web-page so you can choose the exact combination you like.
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    Letterman Jackets

    I say it is on the heavier side. Def more than medium thickness. There is lots of grain, supple. Perhaps it is cowhide. The leather resembles very well(thickness, texture, suppleness) to the one from this G-1 jacket(that I own): http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=251291712516 ...
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    Letterman Jackets

    I bought a letterman jacket from Stewart&Strauss, this color scheme: https://jacketshop.com/overstock/jacket/retro-royal-blue-wool-white-leather-letterman-jackets/...
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    Quatermaster Inspector's B-10

    @Wingsken thanks for the input Based on the provided pictures it seems to me that QMI B-10 is the same as Spearhead's B-10.
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    Quatermaster Inspector's B-10

    Yes, it seems so. I usually wear 42 or M, in A2, G1 for a vintage fit. Accoding to QMI B-10 size charts I'd need a Small for this kind of fit. So yes, about a size bigger. The same goes with Noble House jackets sizing. I was thinking of driving to QMI and have a look at B-10, A-2 and jeans...
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    Quatermaster Inspector's B-10

    I've been considering also this: http://doursoux.com/en/blousons-wwii/503-flying-jacket-b10.html Anybody had this brand? They also have some other interesting ones : http://doursoux.com/en/blousons-wwii/677-b15-popeline-jacket.html http://doursoux.com/en/blousons-wwii/7-flyght-jacket-b15.html...
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    Aero Redskin after 20 and more years

    Thanks for the answer! Can I ask which lanolin containing product is it? I have Leather CPR. Would Pecard antique dressing / lotion be suitable for sheepskin? I have an Aero B3 (2 yrs old, worn 5 times briefly) and it's good to know.
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    Aero Redskin after 20 and more years

    Thanks for sharing this! It looks great. Can you tell which kind of usage/ to what extent did it get?
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    Sporty's Horsehide A-2s

    I have a sporty A-2 in HH without the hand warmers. It fits trim and bit short in the waist (not as short as MA-1 or N2-B though). If you have a taper chest-waist it will fit nice. A complaint I have for this modern pattern is that the sleeves are quite wide cut, it looks a bit strange. Also the...
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    Nomex Flyer jacket

    jacket not made of Nomex Is it any CWU 36 / 45 military issue that is not made of Nomex(Aramid)?
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    BK price increases again?

    1 contract A2 and 1 USN jacket from BK were on my wanted jackets list. However due to this price increase, they will get lower priority. I hesitated ordering from BK due to the delivery issues others had. It may be the most extraordinary product ever but what happened put me off. I had in the...
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    Budget, i.e., "Econo" leather jackets

    Perhaps you can have a look at the X-element jackets. They are in the price range (100-200 usd). I bought 2 in 2010 (paid about 150 each)and they are much more heavier than the usual mall ones. Heavy cow-hide. In size L they are about 5 pounds weight. The tag says they are made in Pakistan but...
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    Alpha MA-1, made in Knoxville, arrived today...are you ready for this?

    Thanks for the reply! I am a little bit confused. I usually wear: - G-1 jackets mil spec from 60's-70's in size 42 and I find them pretty snug. I mean they are at the limit, I cannot fully inhale when closing the zip for the last 5 inches let's say. - the USN pea coat from 1940's size 40 R...
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    Alpha MA-1, made in Knoxville, arrived today...are you ready for this?

    Does anybody own an Alpha vintage L-2B(http://www.ebay.com/itm/Alpha-L-2B-Vintage-Green-Cold-Weather-Jacket-Medium-New-/320998241340) in size M and can provide a chest measurement please?
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    Alpha MA-1, made in Knoxville, arrived today...are you ready for this?

    Is it possible to provide please the chest measurement, right at arm-pit seams level? Does it have the throat latch on the collar? Is it from the Vintage series? I asked belote about this and he argued that he won't send size measurements bc of supposedly past issues with some buyers. Very...
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    Eastman Luftwaffe Jacket sizes for 40/42

    Sure, despite the mentioned pattern difference (bi swing back mostly) there is still a bit of oversize. If you look in ww2 period Luftwaffe pictures, those jackets were worn closer to the body. One example: on one of my visits at Noble House in Ulm I tried on the bf 109 jacket in several sizes...
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    Eastman Luftwaffe Jacket sizes for 40/42

    While I agree that absolute measurements do not tell the full story I think they are necessary to get an objective idea over the fit. At this price level you want a perfect fit. I've been shopping clothing/shoes online for quite some time and the only times I got mistaken were when the actual...
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    Alpha b-15: What a waste of time, energy, and money

    @mezz07 True, the non vintage version's cut looks closer to the original. non vintage version

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