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  1. thor

    Eastman A2 versus Gibson Barnes A2

    Yes HD is exactly right; I am tempted to get the civilian model with the "slash" hand warmer pockets but not sure about the positioning/height of the pocket openings (looks a bit high in their online photos). @Nick 123 Thanks anyway for re-posting
  2. thor

    My new Aero Leather Type A-2 Horsehide 42-15142-P

    Very nice. I love the lighter brown (caramel?) color on the knits!
  3. thor

    Eastman A2 versus Gibson Barnes A2

    Would love to see pics of the Aerial Star; I am particularly interested in the positioning of the hand-warmer pockets. The AS website says the pockets are "positioned up on the sides". Curious how that looks and feels.
  4. thor

    Eastman A2 versus Gibson Barnes A2

    G&B jackets are very well constructed and they offer many different styles of flight gear, even Nomex suits and custom flight helmets (they provide flight gear to the U.S. Navy Blue Angels and the USAF Thunderbirds). They have a sales page on their website that sometimes have good deals. Their...
  5. thor

    Han Solo's leather jacket in SW7

    :lol::lol::eusa_clap
  7. thor

    Han Solo's leather jacket in SW7

    And somehow John Chapman would source some authentic taun-taun leather for a limited run of 100% authentic Han Solo jackets! :D
  8. thor

    Eastman A2 versus Gibson Barnes A2

    Maybe we could group A-2's into 3 categories: Group 1: Low-end, $99-$400 (less authentic to WWII originals and usually less expensive), such as WPG, Sporty's, LL Bean, Orvis, G&B "Civil" version A-2, US Wings, etc. Group 2: Mid-level $400-$700, U.S. Authentic, The Cockpit, G&B "Historic" A-2's...
  9. thor

    Eastman A2 versus Gibson Barnes A2

    I've owned 'em both. The G&B has a bright stainless steel zipper that screams "modern repro". The jacket is nice but looks and feels like a very new jacket and just doesn't have the hand-made look and the overall authentic aura of the Eastman. The goatskin they use is nice but much too uniform...
  10. thor

    Eastman Leather Clothing Air Comfort 1950s Commercial Bomber Jacket

    Awesome jacket and, as always, a great review! My favorite civilian jacket by ELC and definitely near the top of my wish list.
  11. thor

    Han Solo's leather jacket in SW7

    I enjoyed Ford's portrayal of Branch Rickey (owner of the Brooklyn Dodgers) in the Jackie Robinson biopic "42". He was nearly unrecognizable (even when he wore a gray fedora in afew scenes) and really brought the character to life.
  13. thor

    BK Dodger in Liberty HH

    +1
  14. thor

    Han Solo's leather jacket in SW7

    Then there's the Indiana Jones legacy. Not sure where that franchise is going; there was talk of a "reboot" to introduce a new, young Indy, possibly Chris Pratt ("Jurassic World" and "Guardians of the Galaxy"). Lucky Harrison Ford! We get to see him in 2 iconic roles, in 2 iconic franchises, and...
  15. thor

    New Custom Jacket from Johnson Leathers

    Cool jacket! Looks a bit like a G-8 "Raider"' jacket with afew design tweeks. Good fit. Congrats!
  16. thor

    Need HELP with an Aero "Hercules"

    Aero should call the longer Herc jacket the "Super Hercules". That's what the USAF named their C-130 J aircraft (basically a longer, "stretched" version of the C-130 Hercules cargo plane).
  17. thor

    Patch placement on MA-1 jackets?

    When the Navy recently sent me to Yokosuka, I stumbled upon a Buzz Rickson store right outside the base. Great store with all sorts of BR stuff, including some very cool patched-up jackets. Nylon and cotton jackets really look good with period-correct squadron/unit insignia. Their catalog also...
  19. thor

    Bill Kelso dark seal Liberty horse

    Don't you mean "Zeus"? :D
  20. thor

    False Valor/ Walter Mitty

    The new Stolen Valor Act (Pub.L.113-12, H.R. 258) was signed into law by President Barack Obama on June 3, 2013. It's an amended law to the previous one that had been struck-down. Plus it's a provision within the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) that covers all of us in the military. All...
  21. thor

    False Valor/ Walter Mitty

    Here in the U.S. it's actually a criminal offense to claim military awards and decorations not earned or to falsely state that you were a veteran of the Armed Services. There are certain privileges and benefits for being a legitimate veteran and maybe it all ties in with that. Vets have dearly...
  22. thor

    Han Solo's leather jacket in SW7

    Movie trailers look awesome! Will certainly check it out when it opens. I wonder if George Lucas will sanction an "official" Star Wars: The Force Awakens Han Solo leather jacket for sale like the "official" Indy jackets that were offered in the wake of the Raider/Indy films?
  23. thor

    I cooked a leather jacket

    Funniest post I've read in a long time! :D

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