I know someone in Germany that has an almost new one for sale.
http://www.ebay.de/itm/EASTMAN-LEATHER-USAAF-B-6-Fliegerjacke-Flight-Jacket-SZ42-A-2-B-3-edel-und-RAR-/120975678682?pt=DE_Herren_Jacken_M%C3%A4ntel&hash=item1c2ab65cda#ht_1576wt_932
I read somewhere that they are about to be bought out by one of the huge multinational brands. I have had several pairs as work and casual shoes/boots. They are very comfortable but to some still echo of bovver boots. Hence the newer tag DM rather than the original Doc's.
No it has two straps, one was folded in.
You are quite slim and I would suggest a size 36 L, but if you go to the Eastman site there is a size guide there to help to get a good fit. I would also recommend telephoning and talking to Alan or Bob as they are the experts and can advise better than...
Thanks for the link. The sound is more friendly than modern bikes with a hint of flatulence.
Grand dad delivered dispatches but also drove trucks as he was listed as 'Motor Pool '. He survived the war and returned to his business as a horse-drawn cab driver.
Here is a photo of Khakis with a vintage M/C my granddad 1916 The Somme
It's also on my phone and goes everywhere with me.
We still had his gauntlets until the 1970's until my brother left then on the tube !
I bought this jacket last year owner had kept it in store and had never worn it. It remains unworn and NOS. It had been a special order that Gary had agreed to make when Eastman still did custom work. Very occasionally they made these redskin Anj-4's. This is one of the rarest jacket ever made...
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