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  1. thor

    Good Wear A-2, contract 1939 Werber Sportswear

    Very nice looking jacket! Congratulations. Question: that HH looks smoother and less grainy then some of the other hides I've seen on JC's site. Did you request a smooth HH? I know Aero has various finishes and you can opt for smooth HH; just wondering if the HH on your A-2 is naturally smooth...
  2. thor

    Bill Kelso Mfg - Official Affiliate Thread

    Looks amazing! That capeskin would make a fantastic A-1!!!!
  3. thor

    Incendiary Blonde A-2 Jacket

    Reminds me of a true story where a B-17 crew had their plane and A-2 jackets painted with "Murder Incorporated". The plane was shot down, the crew captured, and the jacket art made for instant propaganda for the Germans. The USAAF high command went ballistic over the embarrassment and ordered...
  4. thor

    'Orphan' A-2 jackets

    Dinerman, that orphan A-2 looks like an old Willis & Geiger. They used that large-puller Scovill zip and had that distinctive grayish-taupe rayon lining.
  5. thor

    Chennault A-2

    The BK jacket is probably exactly what Gen. Chennault's A-2 looked like back in 1941 when it was new. Beautiful repro Andy!
  7. thor

    Chennault A-2

    https://www.icloud.com/photostream/#A2GWZuqDRQhfW Just got back from DC and a visit to the National Air and Space Museum. Thought everyone might like afew pics of Gen. Clare Chennault's original A-2 along with his Flying Tiger blood chit number 0001.
  8. thor

    Another day, another Bill Kelso Dubow 1755

    Andy and Platon at BK are always sourcing new and better leather as well as updating designs and details in their line of jackets. BK jackets just keep getting better and better! I will definitely be ordering one of their A-2's in the future!
  9. thor

    An interesting A-2 from movie Twelve O'Clock High

    Only if it was a Willis and "Geiger" counter +1
  10. thor

    GW B-6 Fresh Pics

    At some point during the war(42/43) the US mandated a Army/Navy flight jacket design for both services in an attempt to save time and money. The ANJ3 and ANJ4 were the resulting jackets. One was a combination of the A-2 and G-1 intermediate jackets while the ANJ4 was a conglomeration of the B-3...
  11. thor

    GW B-6 Fresh Pics

    Real McCoys used to do a nice repro M-444 but discontinued it a while back. US Authentic does a reasonably accurate interpretation of the M-444 (as did Willis and Geiger in the 1980's) though nowhere near an exact replica of any known wartime maker. Personally I like the Navy's M-444/445 much...
  13. thor

    Aerial Star Vintage Leather Jackets - Official Affiliate Thread

    Nice looking civilian A-2!
  14. thor

    Bill Kelso Mfg - Official Affiliate Thread

    As the proud owner of a new BK M-422, I can attest to the quality of their work and their fantastic leather! Already planning my next BK jacket. Good luck Andy!!!
  15. thor

    Red Wing Wolverine 1000 mile boots sole questions.

    I have the Wolverine 1000 mile and had my local shoe repair guy add a rubber half-sole; now they're perfect! No slippage and very comfortable (even for my wide feet!). I also bought a pair of the Thorogood Boerum Hilll boots (on-line) and they are a bit narrow. Probably try to have them...
  16. thor

    Bill Kelso M-422 Willis&Geiger model

    Hey Brett, Jacket is the Willis and Geiger model in a standard size 48. The fit is perfect! The leather is still new and firm in the photos but in afew days it'll soften up and conform even more closely to my shape. I love the break-in period of a brand new jacket.
  17. thor

    Bill Kelso M-422 Willis&Geiger model

    Thanks Scott; I'll post some better photos shortly. I just wanted to get some quick pix posted and share the excitement!
  19. thor

    Bill Kelso M-422 Willis&Geiger model

    Guys, Just received my BK M-422 jacket (Willis&Geiger version) and in a word: PERFECT! The photos just don't do this jacket justice. The goatskin is very grainy and with nice reddish undertones (exactly what I was hoping for when I ordered it after checking out a leather sample that Andy sent...
  20. thor

    Oak Street Bootmakers Trench Boots

    Now THAT is a great pair of boots! Very, very cool. Wear them in good health Brett.
  21. thor

    Recommended G-1

    If l can add my 2 cents on The Cockpit vintage G-1: it has a cool washed goatskin hide with alot of grain and some hand burnished areas where the reddish undercoat comes thru and it has scalloped pocket flaps and a vintage-looking "blond" mouton collar. But just about anyone who knows the...
  22. thor

    WTB: Willis & Geiger backpack

    If anyone has a Willis and Geiger backpack (rucksack) for sale (in any condition), please PM or e-mail me. Thornton814@hotmail.com Thank you very much. Rick
  23. thor

    Bill Kelso Custom AN-J-3 (in Victory Horsehide) Size 40

    That jacket is a work of art! Beautiful hide and a great fit. Wear it in good health.

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