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  1. thor

    Good Wear Imperial

    Looking at various photos on-line of outer chest/breast pockets, they seem to generally align horizontally with the armpit/nipple axis (anatomically speaking). An inch above or below that horizontal axis probably isn't noticeable but more than that and it becomes more apparent to the casual...
  2. thor

    Aero 1920s Original Hercules

    File this phenomenon under "The X Files" (or maybe The Twilight Zone?). SOMETHING happened to Schitz's jacket. What factors were involved and what the root cause is can be guessed at but will we ever conclusively know for sure? I wish there was some definitive answer. Hopefully nothing like this...
  3. thor

    Chest size suggestions for a civilian A-2 from the ealy 50s?

    +1
  4. thor

    Chest size suggestions for a civilian A-2 from the ealy 50s?

    To me, smooth seal HH reminds me of the 1970's Sears Leather Shop bomber jackets that were/are a dime a dozen. I think the grainier hides show a better patina and have that nice burnished finish so reminiscent of older 1950's vintage jackets.
  5. thor

    Chest size suggestions for a civilian A-2 from the ealy 50s?

    I like the Aero Happy Days but I'm a sucker for grainy leather so I'd go with jerky HH or steer, maybe that new Vincenza HH? The Arial Star steerhide would probably break in over time with a nicer, more vintage (grainier) patina. Just my 2 cents.
  7. thor

    Goodwear / Diamond Collaboration is live... at intro price

    I was lucky enough to get an early prototype of this GW/DD collaboration A-2 in dark seal steer with rust knits. LOVE it! This finalized version must be awesome, judging by the experimental example I have. Seems like a real good choice for those wanting a rugged, truly authentic/original looking...
  8. thor

    Wait one minute! Could THIS be the jacket the Aero Thunderbay is modeled on?

    Very similar design. If the sleeves were longer I'd probably jump on it.
  9. thor

    Famous People in Flight Jackets

    Flying Tigers. M-422's and an A-2, not sausage-skin tight (guess some guys preferred their jackets loose fitting).
  10. thor

    Calling on all AERO "Happy Days" Jacket owners...

    So you decided on an Aero Happy Days in mid-weight smooth seal brown HH with brass zipper? How about the lining? Aero has so many great choices! Any inside pockets? What kind of lead time did they give for a completion date?
  11. thor

    Christmas Jackets?

    +1
  13. thor

    eastman import cost

    And Merry Christmas to you Charles. All the best for 2015,
  14. thor

    eastman import cost

    You could order from Eastman's official US agent, History Preservation Associates. Charles is a great guy and will answer any questions you might have.
  15. thor

    Unbroken trailer hints at some nice looking A-2s

    The film doesn't open here in the States until Christmas. Amazing story, great book!
  16. thor

    Calling on all AERO "Happy Days" Jacket owners...

    We're WAY past the simpler days of just ordering by numerical (ie 38, 40, 42, etc) chest sizes and "regular" or "long" jacket lengths. The specific jacket style, material, and manufacturer all influence the final, actual measurements of a certain sized jacket.
  17. thor

    Chest size suggestions for a civilian A-2 from the ealy 50s?

    I'm 6' 1" and have a 44" chest. A 24" pit-to-pit measurement usually is my ideal jacket chest measurement, but, as others have said, it does depend on manufacturer as well as the type of jacket. Just lately I've started looking for this same style of jacket (no more A-2's for me for a while!)...
  19. thor

    Lost world's awesome creation

    On a scale of 1 to 10 that's a 12! Superb!!!! I want one!
  20. thor

    Shearling Length Preferences?

    Thanks HaD; I just picked up an older model LL Bean lambskin shearling leather bomber jacket (A-2/G-1 hybrid). It's got 1/2" shearling lining in the body, Thinsulate quilted sleeves and a real mouton fur collar (46 Long, mint condition, for $125!). This thing is super-warm! It's a perfect bang...
  21. thor

    Shearling Length Preferences?

    HighandDry how's the shearling D-1 in the rain? Being in Seattle you must get quite a bit of rainfall. I've heard some horror stories of Irvin jackets getting soaked in some nasty English rainstorm and looking like a drowned teddy bear :-(
  22. thor

    G8 or Raider Jacket History

    After reading the response from that "expert" at the Naval Aviation Museum re the G-8, I notice it is full of erroneous information pertaining to known Navy flight jackets. There never was an official Navy G-8, but it just goes to show that we must sometimes do a lot of digging to get the real...
  23. thor

    Buzz or McCoys A-2

    I've visited a Buzz Rickson retail store in Japan and also the new Blue in Green RMC store in NYC. To me, both maker's a-2 jackets looked identical in quality and workmanship (and were overpriced, IMHO). I was in the market for a WWII Navy deck jacket and went with the BR model.

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