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  1. Dr H

    Original Gordon & Ferguson M-422A (size 44)

    This jacket is now for sale on the Forum, please see Classified Section.
  2. Dr H

    Comparison of Type A-1 jackets (GW and ELC .50 Cal)

    John Chapman has just been in touch. Apparently, the knits on the GW A-1 are not from RMNZ (he had a single shipment from them back in 2009), but these knits are from a USA company, and superior to the Japanese product in his view (stronger and a tighter weave).
  3. Dr H

    Comparison of Type A-1 jackets (GW and ELC .50 Cal)

    I know what you mean - I won't be unhappy when the cuffs go west eventually. The lining on the current A-1 is a sateen, which is a good match for the original in terms of weave and colour. Gary's A-1 is a superb Gordon & Ferguson in a size 38...
  4. Dr H

    Comparison of Type A-1 jackets (GW and ELC .50 Cal)

    In my view these ELC knits are tighter than the others that I've had, but I'll post again is they go baggy prematurely. They are marginally less tight/thick than the RMNZ/GW ones, but it's a close call. The mustard lining/knit combo is good with the russet GW hide, but I prefer the mid...
  5. Dr H

    Comparison of Type A-1 jackets (GW and ELC .50 Cal)

    The knits on the GW are provided by RMNZ. The knits on this ELC A-1 are pretty much in the same class (and infinitely superior to the other four ELC A-1s that I've owned) - a big step up in this department I think.
  7. Dr H

    Comparison of Type A-1 jackets (GW and ELC .50 Cal)

    Thanks, it's taken a fairly long journey (5 GW and 4 ELC Type A-1 jackets bought/sold on without loss it's true) to get to this point, but I won't be looking any further now as these are both ideal for me.
  8. Dr H

    Comparison of Type A-1 jackets (GW and ELC .50 Cal)

    John The early A-1s were horsehide, he's been offering cape for some 5 years or more I guess (horsehide is no longer offered). The cape (even in the 'standard' form) is the best on the A-1 market, and I've examined nearly all of them. It's true that the pockets are an acquired taste - the...
  9. Dr H

    Comparison of Type A-1 jackets (GW and ELC .50 Cal)

    In my opinion, the only weakness of the ELC pattern is in the collar knit height, which hinders the collar from falling properly. In contrast, the depth and thickness of the GW collar makes this neater in use. I shall replace the current collar on the .50 cal with a pattern based on the...
  10. Dr H

    Comparison of Type A-1 jackets (GW and ELC .50 Cal)

    A quick comparison of the two Type A-1 jackets that I have from GW (the early 20s test jacket) and ELC (a reissue .50 Cal A-1 based on the original in Gary Eastman's collection). Image of both Type A-1 jackets buttoned (GW on the left, ELC on the right). Similar view of the rear of the...
  11. Dr H

    Favourite leather jacket style + favourite skin/hide

    That was my thought too Edward. Personally, if that's the case, I think that it can become a little too contrived (trying to mimic a home-spun, quaint feature that 99% of the buyers won't appreciate, particularly on resale if that comes into the equation).
  13. Dr H

    Favourite leather jacket style + favourite skin/hide

    Is the inside pocket after market or an HB design? Not sure that I'd have picked that fabric (the burgundy might have been easier to match).
  14. Dr H

    Favourite leather jacket style + favourite skin/hide

    Thought so! I prefer to reserve it for packaging shortbread... :-) For me the Heron is more understated, but it's essntially a 20s/30s chore coat so I can appreciate why you'd go for the tartan as it's in keeping.
  15. Dr H

    Favourite leather jacket style + favourite skin/hide

    And you hail from which side of the border...? ;-)
  16. Dr H

    Favourite leather jacket style + favourite skin/hide

    Very nice. Personally not keen on the lining, but then I have an aversion to auld tartan and its derivatives. I can never quite see why the Heron is called a 'civy A-1' since beyond a shared button front they are poles apart. I'd love one of these Herons with a more subtle lining though - it...
  17. Dr H

    Original Gordon & Ferguson M-422A (size 44)

    I'd agree with that entirely. The mouton on this G&F is actually softer/silkier to the touch and warmer than an ostensibly thicker/denser covering on my ELC B-15.
  19. Dr H

    Original Gordon & Ferguson M-422A (size 44)

    A selection of images of a vintage Gordon & Ferguson M-422A in a larger size (44), illustrated on John Chapman's jacket CD. It's a beautiful jacket, anybody who believes that goat will not show its age/acquire patina/soften simply needs to see these photos. I'd love to know the identity of the...
  20. Dr H

    Himel Brothers Leather

    We call our horse 'minced beef'...
  21. Dr H

    ALL ORIGINAL Irvin RAF type Jackets - Loving that Wolf in sheeps' clothing!

    Thanks Andrew, must admit I've trawled the A-1 thread repeatedly and occasionally end to end, but I haven't done the same with the Irvin threads.
  22. Dr H

    ALL ORIGINAL Irvin RAF type Jackets - Loving that Wolf in sheeps' clothing!

    This one looks intriguing - a coastal command Irvin with a near black fleece. The vendor has a good looking pair of trousers (in fair condition) with this really unusual Coastal Command Irvin. It looks to be in good nick too (main zip defective, stitching adrift) and the hood is all present and...
  23. Dr H

    For Sale Willis & Geiger Bureau of Aeronautics Summer Flying Jacket NA-1 (size 46)

    My larger W&G NA-1 (37J1B copy) is now on EBay. Men's US Navy Willis & Geiger Summer Flying Jacket NA-1 37J1B copy (size 46) no reserve. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190796467964

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