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Help in dating my old Bomber Jacket.. WW2 ?
Hi Buco Nice looking jacket - not sure about date, but I believe that the hide is capeskin. Very, very similar colour/texture to the McGregor/Doniger that I had up for sale recently (that was from '42). Cheers Ian- Dr H
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WTB: Good Wear Doniger ('vintage' 46)/modern 44
Hello All Does anybody have a Good Wear Doniger A-2 to sell (or trade) in a modern 44 (vintage 46)? My preferred dimensions are around: Front along zipper: 24.5-25" Front chest under arms: 24" Back width under arms: 24" Shoulder width: 19.5" Sleeve length: 25" incl cuff (I can get...- Dr H
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A-1 Jacket / A1 Flying Jacket - The ultimate Golden Era flying accessory!
Good call. Hope you'll be comfortable with it Harris.- Dr H
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A-1 Jacket / A1 Flying Jacket - The ultimate Golden Era flying accessory!
Yes, it sits comparatively flat.- Dr H
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Grey Wool Spats
Look great - very tempting, do you have any dimensions please?- Dr H
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New order, Aero A2 Jerky Russet
Mark, re. the back length. Take a look at John Chapman wearing one of his Broncos (http://www.goodwearleather.com/pages/gwbronco_images5.html) to get an impression of length with respect to belt/waist.- Dr H
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A-1 Jacket / A1 Flying Jacket - The ultimate Golden Era flying accessory!
...and three piece sleeves.- Dr H
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A-1 Jacket / A1 Flying Jacket - The ultimate Golden Era flying accessory!
That one (item 320890224937) is an early one in steerhide.- Dr H
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A-1 Jacket / A1 Flying Jacket - The ultimate Golden Era flying accessory!
I've had an ELC A-1 in a 42 in the past (bought through FL) and it wasn't blousy at all, simply that I wear a 44, which is more comfortable for me. I think that you'll be fine with those dimensions.- Dr H
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A-1 Jacket / A1 Flying Jacket - The ultimate Golden Era flying accessory!
Harris Don't forget that ELC offer a 40 long (which Oi Polloi/YMC may carry), which would address the torso length without compromising the chest width. Just a thought... Cheers Ian- Dr H
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A-1 Jacket / A1 Flying Jacket - The ultimate Golden Era flying accessory!
You're welcome Harris. I tend to have just enough room to wear a thin sleeveless vest/tank top underneath if it turns cooler, but no more than that as it looks best as a trim, fitted jacket. The image in my avatar is a good guide for the ideal fit, I feel. You're right to check, but as Eastman...- Dr H
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A-1 Jacket / A1 Flying Jacket - The ultimate Golden Era flying accessory!
Additionally, it works best if the shoulders fit well and squarely as it is trimmer in the shoulders than the A-2. It also works better with a slightly longer torso. So, if you fall between measurements, I'd go for a slightly roomier chest than tighter shoulders and a shorter jacket. Good luck...- Dr H
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A-1 Jacket / A1 Flying Jacket - The ultimate Golden Era flying accessory!
I contacted Gary Eastman about the colour last year. The YMC jackets do differ from each other in colour (in the two links that I posted) and the colour is darker than the 'house' ELC A-1. The leather is soft and supple, but substantial and does not balloon. It is a very useful summer jacket...- Dr H
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A-1 Jacket / A1 Flying Jacket - The ultimate Golden Era flying accessory!
I didn't realise that was the case - I thought that Eastman could supply both if you order direct from them - the timeworn effect is an option rather than the norm. The basic version is shown here: http://www.eastmanleather.com/product_info.php?products_id=162 The 0.50 Cal (which I don't...- Dr H
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A-1 Jacket / A1 Flying Jacket - The ultimate Golden Era flying accessory!
It doesn't need the 'Time Worn' effect - the capeskin wears in quickly with use.- Dr H
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A-1 Jacket / A1 Flying Jacket - The ultimate Golden Era flying accessory!
Hi Harris The ELC A-1 is comparatively trim fitting, but it tends to fit with size. If you're a 40" in a 'normal' jacket then a 40" should be fine in the ELC A-1 - I wouldn't go down a size. If you find it's not trim enough then a little hot water treatment will pull it in (in any areas that...- Dr H
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A-1 Jacket / A1 Flying Jacket - The ultimate Golden Era flying accessory!
And is that a Harrington too? A tartan (plaid) liner teamed with a plaid shirt? Shocking...- Dr H
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A-1 Jacket / A1 Flying Jacket - The ultimate Golden Era flying accessory!
...And that, Scott...is what we're trying to save you from... ;-)- Dr H
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A-1 Jacket / A1 Flying Jacket - The ultimate Golden Era flying accessory!
Greatly improved now - looks very similar to the original that Gary Eastman has (and a good weight of capeskin too).- Dr H
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