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  1. Dr H

    Eastman thunderbird A-1

    It's not really an A-1 in my book either (hence the inverted commas), I just don't know what to call these wool/leather hybrids. Nevertheless, it's an authentic '20s/'30s civvy design, albeit not one for me.
  2. Dr H

    Pre- WW2 Wool A-1 Spearhead Militaria

    Thanks for the info Bret, I wasn't aware of the CCC. Fortunately still cold enough to wear it here (hovering near zero), but for how much longer?
  3. Dr H

    Pre- WW2 Wool A-1 Spearhead Militaria

    Incidentally, does anybody know what this woollen jacket is really called? Often called an 'A-1', but I can't believe that it is the same as the leather flight jacket. Is it even an USAAC/USAAF jacket at all, rather than an army garment? Here's an original...
  4. Dr H

    Eastman thunderbird A-1

    Just bought a Spearhead woollen 'A-1' (not sure of the true designation) and have been told that they'll be offering one of these hybrids with leather sleeves in May. Not one for me, but it'll be significantly cheaper than the other versions on the market. My woollen jacket is perfectly...
  5. Dr H

    Pre- WW2 Wool A-1 Spearhead Militaria

    Interestingly, I've just been in touch with the company to give feedback on the jacket and have been told that a civvy version with leather sleeves will be available in May.
  7. Dr H

    Pre- WW2 Wool A-1 Spearhead Militaria

    The basic dimensions (44) are: Pit to pit 23" Sleeves 25" Shoulders 19" Yoke 19.5" Front length 22.5" Back length 25" Odd quirk (showing that the machinist hasn't handled an A-1) - the pencil pocket is stitched on the shell, but doesn't go through to lining, making it cosmetic. I'm going to...
  8. Dr H

    Pre- WW2 Wool A-1 Spearhead Militaria

    Jacket has just arrived. First impressions very favourable. A trim 44, but a good fit. Quality of construction looks fine. Images and dimensions to follow.
  9. Dr H

    My recent experience with Alexander Leathers...

    :behindsofa: Just testing... That's one to cut out and keep.
  10. Dr H

    My recent experience with Alexander Leathers...

    Love the Mr Chad plus sofa...LOL
  11. Dr H

    New Good Wear Ventura...

    'Stick', hard wear.
  13. Dr H

    Pre- WW2 Wool A-1 Spearhead Militaria

    Thanks for the heads up. I've had a good experience in terms of quality. I bought a used woollen A-1, but in a 42" (too snug) - the quality of materials and construction is good and my eldest son now has it. Can't speak for fit of the 44" yet, but I think that the sleeves look relatively long...
  14. Dr H

    Pre- WW2 Wool A-1 Spearhead Militaria

    OK Cam, will see what I can do. Cheers Ian
  15. Dr H

    Aero Pre-Production Sample Jackets

    I'd watch my mouth if I were in your position...that Bill Bonkers is suspected of murder... :-0
  16. Dr H

    Pre- WW2 Wool A-1 Spearhead Militaria

    No problem Diego, as soon as it arrives. Cheers Ian
  17. Dr H

    Pre- WW2 Wool A-1 Spearhead Militaria

    Certainly Diego, yes it is a 44. I'm awaiting the arrival of the Spearhead, but will post images and dimensions as soon as I have it in hand. I have capeskin A-1s from Good Wear and Eastman, but is it the woollen jacket that interests you? Cheers Ian
  19. Dr H

    Pre- WW2 Wool A-1 Spearhead Militaria

    Hi Cam Good call, that one looked straight. Interesting to see the similarities/differences to the Buzz and Spearhead products. No labels mentioned, so I wonder whether these had been deliberately removed after the war. It looks well used, but the shell is surprisingly good condition (no moth...
  20. Dr H

    Pre- WW2 Wool A-1 Spearhead Militaria

    That's good to hear Jeff, the inaccuracies aren't glaring (I'm not sure whether the originals ever had 2-piece backs, but it looks in keeping). The proportions look odd with the long/wide sleeves, but an easy fix. Cheers Ian
  21. Dr H

    Pre- WW2 Wool A-1 Spearhead Militaria

    No problem Bret, have to do something on the Menlo too, although on reflection John Lever covered this well.
  22. Dr H

    Pre- WW2 Wool A-1 Spearhead Militaria

    Well, I've finally put some money down on a woollen 'A-1' (although I imagine that the designation would have been different if it had been military) from Spearhead in a 44. Might need some tailoring of the sleeve ends, but looking forward to using this as a cold weather jacket for work.
  23. Dr H

    Aero Pre-Production Sample Jackets

    I'm interested in the 'Heron' influenced jackets, but personally not in the market as I've just sold my LVC steerhide Menlo Cossack on the Forum to replace it immediately with the 2008 washed goatskin version. The two are superficially similar (i.e. the patterns are very similar), but the...

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