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  1. TXFlyGuy

    Gibson & Barnes Civil A-2

    Interesting as mine is a 42R, my normal suitcoat and pilot uniform coats are 42R. All with perfect fit. The G&B as stated above is a tad roomy through the waist / stomach area...not too much, just a bit. Makes a sweater fit without any issues. The G&B fits like a glove in the shoulder chest area.
  2. TXFlyGuy

    WWII In Color - B-10

    Good question. Not sure, maybe it is.
  3. TXFlyGuy

    WWII In Color - B-10

    This episode airs again tonight on the Military History Channel. The Color of War- Aftermath 10pm EST. www.military.history.com
  4. TXFlyGuy

    A2, G1 terminology?

    Doc...stay tuned!
  5. TXFlyGuy

    A2, G1 terminology?

    My goatskin G-1 from US Wings will be here tomorrow. Made by Schott in NY. Hope it is as good as my former A-2 from Schott, bought in the late 70's. I gave it to my brother-in-law as it was a medium, and now I wear a 42R. If the jacket from US Wings is not equal to the quality of my G&B, it...
  7. TXFlyGuy

    WWII In Color - B-10

    Not familiar with the D-1. The troops were wearing sage/khaki colored cloth jackets with large fur collars in a brown or reddish color. Looked very much like the B-10. Maybe even a B-15. Did not see any guys on the ground wearing B-3's...just the B-17 waist gunners.
  8. TXFlyGuy

    WWII In Color - B-10

    Watched a bit of the series, WWII In Color. Noted that many ground personnel were wearing what looked like B-10 jackets. Is the B-10 a popular item? Are they warmer than the A-2 and G-1 jackets? With the fur lining it would appear that these are indeed suited for cold climates. Having...
  9. TXFlyGuy

    A2, G1 terminology?

    Check out www.jaxmercantile.com They have an Alpha G-1. I called them up and asked a lot of questions as to the zipper, leather thickness, any chemical odors, etc. I almost bought it. You won't believe the price. Another source for an A-2 is Sunrise Aviation www.sunrisepilotshop.com Sunrise...
  10. TXFlyGuy

    Gibson & Barnes Civil A-2

    Thanks for the welcome! I actually bought two jackets from G&B, a 42 and a 44. A friend ended up buying the 44 from me as it was definitely too large. But the 42 is a perfect fit across my shoulders, so a 40 would probably be a bit tight. The G-1 was ordered from US Wings as it is a "military"...
  11. TXFlyGuy

    Gibson & Barnes Civil A-2

    Have had my G&B A-2 (cowhide) now for about two weeks. It's a size 42R, which is my normal uniform size and coat size. The fit through the shoulders and chest area is spot on. The fit around the waist area is good, but perhaps just a tad on the generous side. I do not have a "gut", and at 5' 11"...
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