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  1. thor

    shrinking aero anyone?

    + 1
  2. thor

    Famous People in Flight Jackets

    "The Hunter" 1980
  3. thor

    "LW Roadmaster" -- Any Information?

    That LW 1930's motorcycle/work "Test" jacket looks great! Very tempted to get one in brown.
  4. thor

    shrinking aero anyone?

    Not sure if Schitzo mentioned it, but did the entire jacket get smaller or just the back length? If the shoulders, chest and sleeves all still fit then maybe Aero can just somehow remake the back panel? Just a thought [huh]
  5. thor

    Aero Pre-War Irvin - Revisited

    +1 The AN-J-4 or the Navy M-444/445 are my top choices for a WWII sheepskin jacket.
  7. thor

    Famous People in Flight Jackets

    +1
  8. thor

    Steve McQueen/Porsche Leather Jacket

    McQueen grew up terribly abused and underprivileged; no wonder he had a chip on his shoulder when he became an adult and achieved success. Ask the average guy on the street who he'd rather be, Newman or McQueen, overwhelmingly they'd choose Steve McQueen.
  9. thor

    4 month review of Bill Kelso A2 Victory Horse Dark Seal Aero 18775

    On some custom made jackets, sometimes the color tone/shade/tint can vary (often quite noticeably) from panel to panel on the same jacket!
  10. thor

    Famous People in Flight Jackets

    Arnold in a G-1 ("The Sixth Day").
  11. thor

    Do you like contrasting knits?

    The USAAF also allowed (unofficially) private purchase (civilian) leather jackets to be worn by pilots and air crew. During war time (and out there on the front lines) a lot of rules and regulations get bent (and broken) so red knits on a flight jacket was probably no big deal.
  13. thor

    Do you like contrasting knits?

    I like the red knits with dark seal A-2's and the russet with light brown "caramel" knits looks good too. Not a fan of anything too extreme. If I was going to get something really contrasting, I would pick a more civilian style jacket, not a military A-2.
  14. thor

    What hats with B-3 jacket?

    Filson Mackinaw wool cap (ear flaps fold up out of the way for warmer days). Comes in several colors.
  15. thor

    A-1 Jacket / A1 Flying Jacket - The ultimate Golden Era flying accessory!

    Orvis goat suede jacket. Nice looking but not cheap ($950!).
  16. thor

    Anyone like the Alexander Leathers Gatsby?

    Hmmm, good point Sloan. Maybe after some breaking in? Or maybe it's just one ugly beast.
  17. thor

    Anyone like the Alexander Leathers Gatsby?

    Well, I'll say this much: it does look better being worn and modeled by someone rather then just laying there by itself.[huh]
  19. thor

    A tale of 2 Dubows...GW and BK

    I think if the BK was a size smaller it could be a neat jacket on you, although one that would certainly require some serious breaking in to give it a more natural, relaxed and comfortable looking fit and drape. Or you could throw a fleece or lightweight goose down jacket under it and wear it as...
  20. thor

    New Lost Worlds Offering: Speed Demon

    + 1
  21. thor

    Famous People in Flight Jackets

    Steve McQueen with John Cooper (in Irvin jacket).
  22. thor

    Famous People in Flight Jackets

    Cast of "Alien" in mix-and-match flight suits and cloth military-inspired flight gear.
  23. thor

    Steve McQueen/Porsche Leather Jacket

    Totally agree with all that you stated; I didn't mean to imply that Porsche was just randomly or shamelessly marketing Steve McQueen, just that almost anyone can pay to use a celebrity name or likeness for almost any advertising purpose. For my tastes, I just wish they designed a cooler jacket...

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