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  1. Dr H

    G&b an-j-3

    April if I recall correctly. Won't be getting too worked up for a few months yet :-)
  2. Dr H

    G&b an-j-3

    Scott, glad to hear it. I have a GW Doni A-2 on order - you could you worse... ;-)
  3. Dr H

    G&b an-j-3

    Hi Scott - hope you're well? Is John going to make an AN-J-3? I asked him about one following my purchase, but he felt that the market would be too small (and the design spec too vague).
  4. Dr H

    G&b an-j-3

    Can't speak for the G&B product, but the pattern has really grown on me. My original Doniger AN-J-3 has to be the most comfortable of my leather flight jackets.
  5. Dr H

    Back from hibernation, new jacket to show...

    Scott, with your height he might simply take you for one of his own...Er...perhaps a miffed bear might be preferable ;-)
  7. Dr H

    Back from hibernation, new jacket to show...

    Hope things are cool with the family Scott. Nice looking jacket...
  8. Dr H

    A Message From Aero Leather USA

    With respect Flashman, I don't want to appear to be acting like a dog with a bone here so I'll preface this by saying that I'm disputing neither your pride in your new purchase, nor Aero. I'm not going to address reproductions but simply focus on the source material. Whether you like the...
  9. Dr H

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

    Quite... ;-)
  10. Dr H

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

    While both books are good for a range of items of clothing and equipment, they are poor in their coverage of Irvins.
  11. Dr H

    Best Good Wear A2 Model

    It's not authentic for the mil. spec. A-2 (the wartime contracts were executed in horsehide or goatskin) - my A-2 (from 1942) was a McGregor Sportswear (Doniger) civilian A-2. The present AN-J-3 is also by McGregor Sportswear.
  13. Dr H

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

    Typical academic! Sounds like my project on Voysey's decorative designs!
  14. Dr H

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

    Don't hold your breath! I've been pressing Andrew for the answer to this one for at least a couple of years... ;-)
  15. Dr H

    Best Good Wear A2 Model

    Excellent choice, look forward to seeing it next year...:-s
  16. Dr H

    First view of rare McGregor/David D Doniger AN-J-3 (size 40)

    Thanks Coffee - it's my most comfortable jacket in use - can't beat the design of the bi-swing back. Never thought that I'd say that, as I'm not a fan of naval jackets. It's the mouton collar that puts me off (as a kid in the 70s everybody seemed to have cheap nylon or leather 'G-1s'), but the...
  17. Dr H

    First view of rare McGregor/David D Doniger AN-J-3 (size 40)

    Thanks Feltfan - the jacket is a surprisingly good fit. It is very thick (ca. 2 mm?), very soft and very pliable - essentially the same as the domestic capeskin used in John's early A-1. The colour, grain and raised scars are almost identical, albeit with much wear to the surface. I'd plump...
  19. Dr H

    Best Good Wear A2 Model

    It's never been listed officially (several examples were made I think) but I guess that it's still available.
  20. Dr H

    Best Good Wear A2 Model

    John has sourced some new capeskin and is taking orders for A-1s. You'd have to ask him directly about capeskin for A-2 orders. It's comparatively harder to come by than other hides (and available in smaller quantities) so might be reserved for A-1 orders - worth a call. I've had an original...
  21. Dr H

    Best Good Wear A2 Model

    The button down pockets and top stitched cuffs appeal to me. Fine transition between the A-1 and the early contract A-2s.
  22. Dr H

    Best Good Wear A2 Model

    Good choice - very forgiving around the belly too.
  23. Dr H

    First view of rare McGregor/David D Doniger AN-J-3 (size 40)

    As a follow up the original post, the AN-J-3 arrived and it was a surprise. It's marked as a 40 and the vendor's measurements suggested that it would fit as such, but it's actually a larger 42 and with the bi-swing back it fits more like a 43. The sleeves are perfect for me and the length of...

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