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  1. thor

    Lawless Denim

    I picture the "cutting table" room like the warehouse scene at the end of "Raiders of the Lost Ark". The denim for our jeans is inside one of those innumerable wooden crates :D
  2. thor

    Lawless Denim

    Just got an e-mail stating that my order (around #1200) is at station number 1 (out of 12), the cutting table. My first order (#287) arrived after about 4 months. Hopefully production is picking up!
  3. thor

    ELMC Californian NEW Sleeve Lengths - History Preservation Associates Exclusive!

    +1!!!!
  4. thor

    m422a jacket

    I'm a huge fan of the M-422a/G-1 jackets and own or have owned quite afew. I loved my ELC M-422a (it was the older version with a "Gordon & Ferguson" label). Sadly I outgrew it (it was a 44 long but now I'm more comfortable in a 46 long). About 15 (?) years ago, when I was quite a bit leaner, I...
  5. thor

    Aero Leather Clothing trial update

    This reminds me of the reactions by some when the Mark Moye news started to break. Some had very good dealings with Moye and did not want to believe what others were saying. They all wanted to believe that there had to be some mitigating circumstances that might explain away the shady goings-on...
  7. thor

    m422a jacket

    @DD: you are certainly correct; those early 7823 G-1 jackets are indeed a cut above later model G-1's! I used to own a size 44 Cagleco 7823 afew years ago and it was one fantastic jacket! Congrats on yours. Nice Mae West life vest pick up too!
  8. thor

    Buzz Rickson's USAF 1957 L-2B Flying Jacket, Tops Apparel Mfg. Co.

    The Filson vests are waist-length and ought to ride right at the belt line. My size 46 Mackinaw vest has a back length of 25" and my A-2 jackets usually have a back length of 26-27" so the elastic waistband covers and gathers in the vest quite nicely. Those with a shorter torso may find the vest...
  9. thor

    Buzz Rickson's USAF 1957 L-2B Flying Jacket, Tops Apparel Mfg. Co.

    Filson offers their coats/jackets in their regular fit (I think they call it an "Alaska fit") and a new, slimmer cut called the "Seattle fit". For a Filson jacket/shirt methinks the Seattle fit would be right up your alley, Charles. The vests I believe are regular (full/Alaska) cut. I went with...
  10. thor

    m422a jacket

    Not to put too fine a point on it, but technically your jacket is a post-war 7823 G-1, while the OP mentions the WWII M-422a. They are nearly identical but the 7823 came out around 1952 or so. The details of the M-422a, 55J-14 and 7823 jackets are nearly all the same. It's just that the M-422a...
  11. thor

    Buzz Rickson's USAF 1957 L-2B Flying Jacket, Tops Apparel Mfg. Co.

    Charles, in terms of a nice vintage-style/traditional fabric undergarment, have you looked at the Filson mackinaw vest? They come in different colors and fabrics (wool, moleskin, etc) and are numerically sized (40, 42, 44, etc) for a snug fit under a jacket. I have a charcoal gray 24 oz. wool...
  13. thor

    Eastman A2 versus Gibson Barnes A2

    If you go to the new History Preservation Associates site (US rep for Eastman), you'll find perfect descriptions and measurements for each jacket. There's a size tab and other links to click on to ascertain fit, style, dimensions/measurements etc. Truly a wonderful tool to aid in sizing a jacket!
  14. thor

    Aero Leather Clothing trial update

    +1
  15. thor

    Eastman A2 versus Gibson Barnes A2

    WWII flyers would've loved having custom sized A-2's ("I'd like an Eastman russet horsehide A-2 in size 44 extra-long, please").:D
  16. thor

    Will Aero FQHH jackets become a little wider after some years of wearing

    Instead of the "slim-fit" half belt, why not try the 1950's regular (standard) half-belt? Aren't the sleeves and body cut a bit tighter/slimmer in the slim-fit?
  17. thor

    m422a jacket

    The first WWII vintage jacket I ever owned was a Willis & Geiger M-422a. It was in decent shape, and in a rare large size (no size tag but I wear a 44-46 and it fit me perfectly). Wish I'd kept it (serious seller's remorse!). Always on the look-out for a vintage M-422a.
  19. thor

    The irrationality of looking out the door for your package

    +2!!!
  20. thor

    L.W. Foster vs U.S. (Court case)

    I see that they mention a peak production of 3,000 jackets per week! Wow! Wish someone would stumble upon a warehouse full of unissued 1950's G-1's the way they sometimes do with those British Mk VII gas mask bags. They also specifically mention "U.S. Navy" perforated onto the windflap. I wonder...
  21. thor

    L.W. Foster vs U.S. (Court case)

    https://casetext.com/case/lw-foster-sportswear-co-v-united-states-2 This was actually very interesting to read. The talk of stitch counts and cuff attachment reminds me of what repro manufacturers have to contend with when reproducing a military flight jacket...
  22. thor

    m422a jacket

    Or he's a very slow typer :D
  23. thor

    Eastman A2 versus Gibson Barnes A2

    Fanch you wear it well; very "MacArthur-esque", if I may say so.

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