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  1. Dr H

    Which one is the best A-2 repro manufacturer? Eastman, Buzz Rickson, Aero Leather, Re

    Very good choice IMHO. I've had two Perry Sportswear A-2s from John recently (a 16175-P in seal over russet and a 23377 in dark russet goat). They were both superbly detailed and true to pattern. I've owned originals almost exclusively from this maker and John captures them perfectly. Of the...
  2. Dr H

    ALL REPRO R.A.F. Irvin type jackets

    Aces High are 'Jon's Irvins' that are being mentioned in the thread.
  3. Dr H

    Best Good Wear A2 Model

    Best horsehide: Perry Sportswear 16175-P (detailing is, as ever, superb), but best GW A-2 IMHO is actually in goat - the David D Doniger pattern. It's such a classy silhouette.
  4. Dr H

    What were they thinking?

    Not me Otter... That's no inspiration, it's a nightmare... Perhaps Jon might make a CC in time...
  5. Dr H

    What were they thinking?

    Truly...truly awful... If that's inspired by a coastal command Irvin I'm a Dutchman
  7. Dr H

    A-1 Jacket / A1 Flying Jacket - The ultimate Golden Era flying accessory!

    I'm wearing an original Doniger AN-J-3 in capeskin inside, but it's just a shade warm - the leather is very similar in weight, colour and feel to Scott's GW A-1 and is a good insulator.
  8. Dr H

    A-2 in the New Goat!

    I have a Doni on order with John in that goat - it looks a beautiful hide in your jacket Mark.
  9. Dr H

    Goodwear A-2 vs. Californian Ventura

    Certainly all russet - the seal tones on the GW site are markedly different.
  10. Dr H

    A-2 in the New Goat!

    Splendid piece of work Mark.
  11. Dr H

    A-1 Jacket / A1 Flying Jacket - The ultimate Golden Era flying accessory!

    Scott Lindy's appears to be a private purchase 'A-1' (as opposed to an issued jacket), but at that stage he would certainly have been able to afford his own tailored jackets! I think your missing the point that I was making (or bearing it out). I'm not commenting on the quality or otherwise of...
  13. Dr H

    A-1 Jacket / A1 Flying Jacket - The ultimate Golden Era flying accessory!

    A-2s? Of the established higher end manufacturers (as opposed to less accurate patterns) possibly ELC in terms of numbers sold in the west; GW sell fewer (smaller operation and bespoke) but generally acknowledged to lead for quality. Buzz Rickson, RMNZ and The Few, have their adherents (but very...
  14. Dr H

    Which one is the best A-2 repro manufacturer? Eastman, Buzz Rickson, Aero Leather, Re

    For accuracy to pattern, quality of hides, and hardware Good Wear by a country mile...
  15. Dr H

    G&B AN-J-3 Incoming

    I'll be interested to see how the design compares with the images of the original Doniger AN-J-3 that I posted here recently.
  16. Dr H

    A-1 Jacket / A1 Flying Jacket - The ultimate Golden Era flying accessory!

    Enjoy your Aero of course there's room for all, but we'll agree to differ on the relative merits of the Aero, ELC and Good Wear. With experience of all three and having owned multiple examples I have an equally trenchant view at this end that favours Good Wear.
  17. Dr H

    A-1 Jacket / A1 Flying Jacket - The ultimate Golden Era flying accessory!

    Hmmm, love that coat. Similar to my morning coat from the later 19/early 20th C.
  19. Dr H

    A-1 Jacket / A1 Flying Jacket - The ultimate Golden Era flying accessory!

    Several manufacturers offer patterns with higher pockets. Looking back at the thread the ID was based on the combination of pattern and thicker hide.
  20. Dr H

    A-1 Jacket / A1 Flying Jacket - The ultimate Golden Era flying accessory!

    'I don't know if anyone else can confirm, but would it be fair to say that ADC is indeed wearing what appears to be an Aero A1?' It's been identified as a Lost Worlds on VLJF if I remember correctly.
  21. Dr H

    A-1 Jacket / A1 Flying Jacket - The ultimate Golden Era flying accessory!

    Really...
  22. Dr H

    A-1 Jacket / A1 Flying Jacket - The ultimate Golden Era flying accessory!

    ...But worth the wait as the jackets are the best repros around.
  23. Dr H

    A-1 Jacket / A1 Flying Jacket - The ultimate Golden Era flying accessory!

    The long wait for a GW reflects a one-man production line, bespoke jackets and a very full order book...

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