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  1. TXFlyGuy

    Famous People in Flight Jackets

  2. TXFlyGuy

    New Langlitz Flight Jacket (Bomber Style) with Pics

    This is a good question as two of my jackets, an A-2 and a G-1, have the pockets located where the hand warmer feature is completely useless.
  3. TXFlyGuy

    New Langlitz Flight Jacket (Bomber Style) with Pics

    That is one great fitting jacket!
  4. TXFlyGuy

    Leather Jacket - Cloth Patches?

    Yes...he will! You should have seen him trying on our various jackets. Had my friend bring his new G&B B-3 over as a bit of a "smoke screen". We will go with the Cockpit USA A-2 in a 40R. Nice jacket. Might buy one for myself. Already have a G&B A-2. Shhhhhhhh...don't tell my wife!
  5. TXFlyGuy

    B-3, Gibson & Barnes

    Yes, exactly! The entire coat is soft as warm butter. It wraps around you perfectly, and with almost no effort. The only problem is that our friend (in Denton, TX) will have little use for the B-3...unless we have more winters like the last one!
  7. TXFlyGuy

    B-3, Gibson & Barnes

    Fanch: As usual, you are spot on. It is a civil B-3. The owner did not want the dual straps, thus the civil version was ordered. A very nice coat, for sure. Great warmth...but it is a bit small in size. 44R, but smaller than my 42R A-2, both from G&B.
  8. TXFlyGuy

    B-3, Gibson & Barnes

    This is a fantastic coat! Very warm for those cold winter days, or for when you are manning the waist guns on a B-17.
  9. TXFlyGuy

    Leather Jacket - Cloth Patches?

    Excellent ideas from both you guys! Keep in mind we are seeking leather patches for this. The cloth ones are bright, for sure. And I'll save $20 and not order the black name tag! As already stated, the jacket is not meant to be a 100% correct period repro, just a "Tribute" jacket that will...
  10. TXFlyGuy

    Leather Jacket - Cloth Patches?

    Well, perhaps we'll order one in black leather. I think it would look better as the jacket is so dark.
  11. TXFlyGuy

    B-3, Gibson & Barnes

  13. TXFlyGuy

    Leather Jacket - Cloth Patches?

    The 24th ID patch goes on the left sleeve for sure. The Tech 5th Grade rank insignia will be gold on a dark brown/black leather patch. I think they will look appropriate on the epaulets, even though from a purely technical standpoint they will not be totally correct. I was not sure about the...
  14. TXFlyGuy

    SCHOTT Bros new products

    They are.
  15. TXFlyGuy

    Gibson & Barnes A-2: Ebay sale $90.00

    And I was the high bidder right up to the last 15 seconds. But, determined not to get in a bidding war as my plan was to send the jacket straight to G&B, have them put in a new lining, and sew on new cuffs and waistband...about $100 (maybe more), plus another $40 or so in shipping. Still cheap...
  16. TXFlyGuy

    Leather Jacket - Cloth Patches?

    Forgot to mention the Army patch will be 5 1/2". Here is a previous photo with a 5" plate...(G&B)
  17. TXFlyGuy

    Gibson & Barnes A-2: Ebay sale $90.00

    Bid $80 on a G&B A-2, Very Good Condition, only to see it go for 10 dollars more...ugh! There are good deals out there if you keep your eyes open.
  19. TXFlyGuy

    Leather Jacket - Cloth Patches?

    OK...here are the pics of the new Cockpit USA A-2 with the cloth patches. Note the leather and cloth name tag.
  20. TXFlyGuy

    Leather Jacket - Cloth Patches?

    Let me see if I can sneak in some pics of the Cockpit USA A-2... Let me know if these look OK. Again, cloth patches for reference only. Leather ones are being painted as this is being written.
  21. TXFlyGuy

    Leather Jacket - Cloth Patches?

    I thought the cloth patches looked OK. It will be simple in style, with the 24th ID patch (3 1/4" - left sleeve), Western Pacific Theater patch (3 1/4" - right sleeve), US Army 5" patch (right breast), and name tag...got one in leather and one in cloth. They both look really great. His rank...
  22. TXFlyGuy

    Leather Jacket - Cloth Patches?

    No worries, Mate!
  23. TXFlyGuy

    Leather Jacket - Cloth Patches?

    Correct, a tribute jacket. And it will incorporate many suggestions from you and others. The badges & medals my Dad was decorated with were definitely earned, the hard way. Seeing action on the front lines (1944-1945), operating a Browning .50 cal automatic... As for the A-2, it was worn by D...

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