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  1. Dr H

    Jacket Hangers, a new approach

    My A-1 spends most of the time roughly folded over on a car seat or an armchair.
  2. Dr H

    BK Willis and Geiger M422-an excellent jacket!

    Perhaps, but in your first photo the (presumably equally cool cats) are doing the same job without the painted jacket. Different strokes, then as now...
  3. Dr H

    I'm About to Order a Bill Kelso A2, Some Handholding Please Regarding Fit

    The jacket in the Avatar (from The Great Waldo Pepper film) is a buttoned jacket (like an A-1), but with a later collar (like an A-2). I have seen designs for the jacket, but I'm now aware of how closely these are based on any authentic (as opposed to cinematic) jacket.
  4. Dr H

    The quest for a perfect fitting Aero goes on

    It's not a design that appeals to me, but the 30s pattern works best with a slender frame (Rudie is a good example) and high waisted trousers as might have been worn in period. As soon as you start to wear lower slung trousers below the natural waist on the hips then the design is compromised...
  5. Dr H

    A few preliminary questions before ordering an Aero A2

    Embrace the nerdish side and let the obsessive run free ;-) JC's naval jackets are a good choice - technically they appear even stronger than the A-2s in some cases.
  7. Dr H

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

    Rw = Roughwear (the original wartime manufacturer of the contract on which the repro is based).
  8. Dr H

    A few preliminary questions before ordering an Aero A2

    Platon on VLJF (associated with the BK company) confirms that the newer 'contract' jackets are military sizes (I.e. One size below modern sizes), but the 'house' A-2 is tagged as size (modern size), but this will in time revert to mil. spec. size in time for consistency.
  9. Dr H

    A few preliminary questions before ordering an Aero A2

    Ah, not just any isoprene 100% poly-cis-1,4-isoprene... Chemists' jokes, don't they just kill ya?! ;-)
  10. Dr H

    A few preliminary questions before ordering an Aero A2

    Made from prime FQ polyisoprene...
  11. Dr H

    A few preliminary questions before ordering an Aero A2

    When you're paying the sums involved at the top end, I'll happily put my hand up and join the obsessives... The Good Wear Leather jackets do not disappoint in the flesh - I've owned several and they are simply the best in the marketplace. I have a Doniger A-2 (a goatskin) on order now and they...
  13. Dr H

    A few preliminary questions before ordering an Aero A2

    Yes, fair comment. I appreciate the strong loyalty for their jackets on FL, but there are better choices than Aero for cost/accuracy in the A-2 market IMHO.
  14. Dr H

    A few preliminary questions before ordering an Aero A2

    If you're contemplating spending anything like that amount for an Aero, you'd be better advised to go for a Good Wear and have the best repro A-2 money can buy.
  15. Dr H

    A few preliminary questions before ordering an Aero A2

    You might find it useful to look a little further afield for information (VLJF) on the most recent developments with BK - there is less current material on FL.
  16. Dr H

    A few preliminary questions before ordering an Aero A2

    Is that a string initiated by somebody with personal experience, or hearsay?
  17. Dr H

    A few preliminary questions before ordering an Aero A2

    You might take a look at Bill Kelso, who might offer that combination.
  19. Dr H

    **NEWS EXTRA**Good Wear flying jackets take vintage authenticity to new heights!!

    All I'm going to say is that this 'Kalifornian, dippy hippy fashion' has a lot to answer for - what next? Trousers hanging below the butt (as our colonial cousins say)?! ;-)
  20. Dr H

    What's the best Eastman A-2?

    Aw...spoilsport...;-)
  21. Dr H

    What's the best Eastman A-2?

    The ELC A-1 ;-)
  22. Dr H

    Original WWII Bronco restoration help

    As the Headmaster, he's probably enjoying the long summer vacation ;-)
  23. Dr H

    Hollowpond's Californian/Surrogates Style Half-Belt

    Thanks Worf - yes, seen plenty of those on both sides of the pond!

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