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  1. TXFlyGuy

    Painting Nose Art on an A-2

    Please allow me to explain...I am the polar opposite of perhaps 99% of the people who frequent this forum. Old, second or third hand jackets (vintage) do not interest me at all. Quality of construction, correct fit, and value is what drives my decisions on these issues. I am not dissing old...
  2. TXFlyGuy

    Fake Fur, Real Fur? Calling all sheep.

    Most G-1 jackets today have genuine mouton fur. Some have artificial fur. My 4 jackets that have fur collars are as follows: 3 with genuine mouton fur. 1 with artificial mouton fur. The artificial fur on my American Made B-15 feels as soft and plush as the real deal. In one example, the fake is...
  3. TXFlyGuy

    Which is your favorite G-1?

    Very nice. Had not looked at the "100 Mission" version.
  4. TXFlyGuy

    Which is your favorite G-1?

    OK...we all have favorite "vintage" G-1's, but does anyone have a favorite current manufactured G-1? I just sold my Cockpit G-1 as it was a tad too small. But the fit was spot on, and the jacket looked pretty good while being worn. My U.S. Wings Signature G-1 is extremely well made (Schott), but...
  5. TXFlyGuy

    Men's Navy Issue G-1 Jacket Size 42R New With Tags

    SOLD!
  7. TXFlyGuy

    Painting Nose Art on an A-2

    Off topic just a bit, but relevant...why do we have to upload photos to a 3rd party before we can upload them here? Photobucket is about to drive me insane. Pop-Up ads, extremely slow, very frustrating. How about we just directly upload from the pictures in our library, like we do on most other...
  8. TXFlyGuy

    Painting Nose Art on an A-2

    And to my eye it almost looks like she is sitting on a surfboard. Guess I spend too much time in Hawaii.
  9. TXFlyGuy

    Painting Nose Art on an A-2

    To a Texan, the Texas Flag is fairly iconic, but that's a Texas thing. Not arguing with anyone, and my wife will get the final say so. Funny thing...on the artist's FB page, the decision is for the flag version, 100%. Even a number of Europeans have voted for it.
  10. TXFlyGuy

    Painting Nose Art on an A-2

    Here is a version with better color. BTW, this is the one my wife likes. Might have the pinup lose a psi or two...
  11. TXFlyGuy

    Painting Nose Art on an A-2

    Well, here is version #2. Let me know (all of you!) which one you like.
  13. TXFlyGuy

    Painting Nose Art on an A-2

    I go to Amsterdam 3 to 4 times a month, so plan to hand carry the A-2 to Anneke. I found her through FB (Reproduction A-2 Flight Jacket Patches). She has gotten rave reviews from many who had her paint their A-2's. My wife's name is Toye, so my Mustang is named after her.
  14. TXFlyGuy

    MA-1 Flight jacket

    Gibson & Barnes makes an MA-1. Flap pockets, no inside pockets, and the lining matches the exterior color. Price is not bad, and I'm sure the quality is there. Anyone have one of these?
  15. TXFlyGuy

    Men's Navy Issue G-1 Jacket Size 42R New With Tags

    Cockpit USA G-1. Listed on Ebay for the BIN price of $199. Too many jackets in my closet, and this one does not fit. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mens-Navy-Issue-G-1-Jacket-Size-42R-New-With-Tags-/112262915205?hash=item1a23642485:g:qaEAAOSwjDZYcsbZ
  16. TXFlyGuy

    MA-1 Flight jacket

    I'm sure you would! It cost me $210 (on sale) plus shipping. List is $260. Problem is, too many cheap Chinese knockoffs available on Ebay for $29.95. People don't care about quality anymore. The only reason it was for sale is I bought a nomex jacket.
  17. TXFlyGuy

    MA-1 Flight jacket

    Both jackets measure almost identical, but the MA-1 feels a bit more roomy. Cockpit MA-1 - Pit to Pit: 25" Shoulder to Cuff: 26" Bottom of Collar to Bottom of Waist Band: 24" Top Shoulder Seam to Seam: 20.5" The Alpha B-15 is the same, except 1/2 more narrow across the shoulder.
  19. TXFlyGuy

    MA-1 Flight jacket

    Yes, poly, not cotton/wool.
  20. TXFlyGuy

    Famous People in Flight Jackets

    Great photos! Goose is often one of our emergency alternates during our trans-Atlantic flights. You can plainly see why we never want to go there!
  21. TXFlyGuy

    MA-1 Flight jacket

    The quality is 1st Class, very typical of all of my Cockpit jackets...CWU-45/P, G-1, A-2, MA-1. Lightweight, but very warm. Mine is a size L. My jacket size is 42 Regular. The fit is good. Enough room to move your arms around without feeling like you are wearing a second skin. With that in mind...
  22. TXFlyGuy

    MA-1 Flight jacket

    Look at the photo of mine (above). It is the Cockpit USA Authentic MA-1. Lists at $260 on their website. Note the liner color.
  23. TXFlyGuy

    Painting Nose Art on an A-2

    Looking for a recommendation for someone who paints nose art on A-2's. Thanks! Found her. A great artist in Amsterdam who specializes in painting A-2 jackets. Nice work, reasonable price.

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