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    My latest 1930/40's ? leather jacket: Cycle/Luftwaffe style

    What a great find! The jacket looks to fit you perfectly...it must have been fate. Very, very nice. Wear it in good health. Noel
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    Why is the Bum Look Popular? (formally the unemployed look)

    Truer words have never been spoken! At my office, he's typically one of two wearing a necktie - the other being me. Noel
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    B7 Jacket?

    Close but no cigar Original B-7 jackets were made from unfinished sheepskin - the outer surface of the jacket was white. The thickness of the shearling inside was likely somewhere between 3/4 and 7/8 inches thick. The "repro" shown looks a little skimpy in the fleece department - wrong...
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    My HPA ELC A2 Pearl Harbor is finally here!

    The leather looks especially nice - the grain looks very similar to an original A-2. A great jacket for sure - enjoy it! Noel
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    Fake leather?

    UWS Cowboy - I think it's just the spray finish that is on the leather. I've got a tan-colored Sears leather jacket from that same era (it even has the same zip out lining)...the leather gets better looking with wear. Enjoy your jacket! Noel
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    **NEWS EXTRA**Good Wear flying jackets take vintage authenticity to new heights!!

    Thanks for posting that photo. The jacket looks superb - grainy in some spots and smoother in others - just like a wartime A-2! Very nice, fedoralover. Noel
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    A-2 Recognition

    The jacket looks like it has a collar stand with the lining that extends out into the windflap. I'm thinking maybe an Eastman Roughwear 27752. Noel F.
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    "The Grizzly"

    Too cool... Thanks for posting those photos, marineabilly. I really dig those grizzlies - too bad I'm a size 44R...They probably stop at a size 40 or 42. Do you know if these Laskinlamb jackets are manufactured by Toyo Enterprises or a different company? Just curious. Thanks again! Noel
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    B2 might be the next...

    Jan: I agree with John Lever and Fletch. The Buzz Rickson's B-2 is cut closer to a 1930s type of jacket (i.e. higher armholes and arms have a nice taper to the wrist) and the leather is lighter weight (3oz), which makes the jacket much less restrictive to wear. The Lost Worlds version is...
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    Jay Leno does warbirds

    Thanks for posting those links, Fletch! I enjoyed watching these very much. Noel
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    What leather conditioner do you use?

    Hi Brian. I would recommend a very, very light coating of Pecard's Classic Leather Dressing. If it all soaks in quickly, you can always add another light coat. The trick is to avoid overapplying - the surface gets sticky and just attracts dirt and grime. Good luck with your G-1! Noel
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    The Aran Sweater?

    I was lucky enough to buy an Aran sweater while vacationing in Galway about 8 years ago. They are really good for those cold rainy days (Irish weather). Mine is a bit itchy with a short-sleeved shirt on but is perfect over a collared dress shirt with long sleeves. If you can find one you...
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    Think you're man enough to handle a BarnStormer flyboy...? No wimps allowed!!

    What a great fit! Aero Leather did a fantastic job on that one. Is that made out of the oil-pull horsehide? It looks like it will wear in very nicely. Congratulations on a superb jacket! Noel
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    Banana Republic Aero Leather Knock-off

    I couldn't agree more...Aero's jacket looks to be constructed 200% better. Noel
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    A-5 flight trousers

    Right on the money Yes, that's right. The A-5 trousers were made from sheepskin that had the pile shaved down to 1/4 inch just like the B-6 jacket. The A-3 trousers and B-3 jacket had much thicker piling. Noel
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    ELC Capeskin A1 44

    Color Question John: How would you describe the color of your jacket? Is it a russet color or does it lean more toward seal brown? Thanks, Noel
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    Eastman Monarch A-2 I dont get it!

    I can understand the initial shock of handling a correct-weight A-2. My first A-2 was a horsehide US Authentic. That jacket, which i still have, is really thick horsehide. It's a wonderful, well-built jacket but it wasn't going to serve the purpose that I needed it for. I needed a warm...
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    How much thicker/heavier are the hides on Lost World jackets than other companies?

    You won't be disappointed in the Lost Worlds B-2. The alpaca lining doesn't seem like much but combined with the windstopping power of the horsehide - it does the job. Last winter was a real test for mine and it passed with flying colors! Noel
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    '40's horesehide civilian A-2 style jacket

    From that close-up shot of the collar, that collar shape looks remarkably like a David D. Doniger A-2 collar. I think that Doniger was based in New York though - not California. I really like the style of that jacket. Best of luck in making a reproduction. Please keep us posted... Noel
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    NEW ELC .50CAL A2

    I don't know about their other A-2s, but I've been wearing my Werber for over a year and the knits are holding up well. Noel

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