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  1. TXFlyGuy

    Emergency Rain Jacket?

    Kept you dry, but how did the jacket fare later on?
  2. TXFlyGuy

    Emergency Rain Jacket?

    That is what would be expected from a dumpster diver!;)
  3. TXFlyGuy

    G-1 ordered

    Yes, it is. I came real close to buying their G-1. But went for the Cockpit instead. I have gotten many compliments on that A-2! www.leathercoatsetc.com
  4. TXFlyGuy

    Red Tails. Fact or Fiction?

    How about "Twelve O'Clock High"? The movie, not the TV series. I liked them both as they showed the interpersonal relationships and the human side of the struggles of war.
  5. TXFlyGuy

    Emergency Rain Jacket?

    Went out today in Tokyo to get a book for my wife. Left my umbrella at the hotel as it was not raining then. Big mistake! The good news is that my Cockpit CWU-55P shed water like a duck's back. Perhaps any satin / nylon jacket would do the same, but I was impressed at how the rain drops just...
  7. TXFlyGuy

    G-1 ordered

    If you are looking for a bargain (that is inexpensive) G-1, check out the 25% off sale at Leather Coats Etc. $223 will get a nice G-1 delivered to your front door. And made in the USA.
  8. TXFlyGuy

    What do you wear for long walks in the summer?

    As little as possible in North Texas.
  9. TXFlyGuy

    Looking to buy an A-2 jacket, opinions...

    You guys take yourselves way too seriously! The term 'Museum Piece" simply refers to a jacket that could be on display in a WWII era museum because of it's authenticity. Nothing grubby or dismissive here. You can also wear it proudly. Much like a P-51D Mustang. Many argue it should be on...
  10. TXFlyGuy

    Looking to buy an A-2 jacket, opinions...

    There are many to choose from, so you will find exactly what you are looking for. Funny, the first thing I look for is side hand-warmer pockets. Spent too many days and nights walking around Europe in the middle of winter, wind blowing, freezing temps, gloves on, and no place to keep my hands...
  11. TXFlyGuy

    Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo

    Accurate or not, authentic or not, I doubt that many viewers would ever see (or care about) the difference. Still, good looking jackets!
  13. TXFlyGuy

    Any info about G&B's Mountain Cloth?

    This supports to some degree my observations at a military shop in Frankfurt. They have every Alpha jacket in their inventory, and I tried most of them on. Very impressed! And not just with the construction, but the overall quality of the materials used. Alongside the Alpha's were examples from...
  14. TXFlyGuy

    Looking to buy an A-2 jacket, opinions...

    There ya go. As far as the knits are concerned, for everyday wear, a nylon-wool blend is far more resistant to that annoying pilling issue, according to G&B. And a nylon/cotton blend lining lends itself to far easier egress, and ingress. But for those who want a museum piece to admire...
  15. TXFlyGuy

    Looking to buy an A-2 jacket, opinions...

    You might also consider the Cockpit WWII Government Issue A-2, in horsehide. This taken from their website: Awarded over 100 military decorations including the Medal of Honor from the US, this A-2 was made famous by General Douglas MacArthur who wore his custom made horsehide A-2. Manufactured...
  16. TXFlyGuy

    Any info about G&B's Mountain Cloth?

    While we are at it, how about both G&B and Cockpit USA satin/nylon? Better or worse than Alpha? Today the Alpha's are imported, where the aforementioned are made in the USA. A close exam of both my Vintage Alpha B-15, and my Cockpit CWU-55P (both USA made), reveals a very tight woven nylon...
  17. TXFlyGuy

    Any info about G&B's Mountain Cloth?

    Dupont 6.6 Nylon is the most common commercial grade, invented by them in 1934.
  19. TXFlyGuy

    Any info about G&B's Mountain Cloth?

    Is "Mountain Cloth" more desirable than their satin offerings? Advantages, or disadvantages?
  20. TXFlyGuy

    G-1 ordered

    Nick - good looking jacket, and you wear it nicely. G&B makes great stuff, for sure. Several of my friends (those who are out of jail) bought G&B jackets on my recommendation.
  21. TXFlyGuy

    G-1 ordered

    Here it is...and $110 less expensive than G&B. Full report to follow, in a separate thread.
  22. TXFlyGuy

    G-1 ordered

    Fanch - I was seriously considering a trip to SAN to do just that...try on their stuff. But when factoring the cost and time involved, just not worth the effort. Since the 21st Century Cockpit A-2 size 40R fit me like a glove, the customer service gal suggested a size 42R in the G-1. She said...
  23. TXFlyGuy

    G-1 ordered

    Yes, they are nice to visit with. They just don't do what they promise. At least this was my experience over the last few days. Maybe I called at a bad time...

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