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  1. Doctor Damage

    A-2 at lower price point?

    Here's another relatively inexpensive A-2, although I suspect the velcro is standard. http://www.mcssl.com/store/brandedleather/a2-jacket
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    A-2 at lower price point?

    This is a good point. Anyone looking at a mil-spec jacket should just get their normal size. It's an "internet thing" to start having seizures if a jacket measurement is off by 1/8"...
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    A-2 at lower price point?

    It's the correct fit if this was the 1940s and men still wore pants which high waistlines (i.e. around your belly button or higher). But times have changed, which is why the USAF issues A-2 jackets with a longer, more generous torso.
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    A-2 at lower price point?

    Taylor's "USAF" jacket is a proper modern issue A-2, even if the USAF doesn't actually source from them. They can be ordered via a variety of police/ems supply companies (since Taylors mostly does police jackets). They only do letter sizing, but if you're a 38 or 42 or 46 or 50 then those sizes...
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    A-2 at lower price point?

    Good to know. I had assumed WPG's jackets were some no-name brand.
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    A-2 at lower price point?

    You know you have a problem when... Full disclosure: I look up donkey jackets, belstaff, and cover coats almost daily too.
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    A-2 at lower price point?

    I've got one of these from Dakota, which is the modern version. It's low-end but very solid and worth the money I think. I believe it is made by Taylors Leatherwear, based on some of the details. It has the velcro on both breasts, though, and the cuff knits have a seam. link below, go to page 5...
  9. Doctor Damage

    MC jacket Goodwill find

    relatively narrow lapels, a nice feature what a score!
  10. Doctor Damage

    USAF N-3B parkas - Let's talk about them!!

    John Kerry in modern-day military issued N3B parka. From a Danish or something website, can't recognize the language.
  11. Doctor Damage

    Famous People in Flight Jackets

    He was never a USN pilot, so I doubt it. It's nicely worn in, though, so he's obviously had it a long time, as the photo with John Lennon below indicates.
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    Famous People in Flight Jackets

    Beau Bridges in Stargate (click for huge pic)
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    MA-1 Flight jacket

    They're not intended to be, of course. To get a modern original, you need to go to Buzz and Buzz prices. There is only a tiny market at that price point, unfortunately. Anyways, it's great you've managed to score an original in good condition. Rare these days, it seems!
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    Famous People in Flight Jackets

    John Kerry (click for larger)
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    The Legendary DURABLE (Wild One) Jacket

    Another detail would be a rectangular belt buckle (with the classic mitred corners), not the chubby, square shaped, and over-sized buckle on modern Schott jackets (which seem so heavy they sag the waistbelt). Mihai, you can look through photos, mostly publicity and on-set photos, using the...
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    Finding fabric for trench coat project

    Good luck finding 100% cotton in the weight and tight weave he will need. Blends are nothing new and often work better. I have three trenchcoats from the late 80s early 90s which are made from a West German blended cotton fabric which looks quality, is water resistant without treatment, and...
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    The Legendary DURABLE (Wild One) Jacket

    Other details to include would be a big drop between the chest/shoulders and the waist, and details to exclude would be the Schott "tail" down the back (that extended/longer back which reminds me of rowing jackets). Also, I would get it lined with a sateen only, i.e. no quilting or thinsulate or...
  20. Doctor Damage

    Wested's Goatskin

    Nice to see someone recognize that practicality/utility has value!
  21. Doctor Damage

    Wested's Goatskin

    The "wrong size" zipper is not a European thing, it's a non-USA thing!
  22. Doctor Damage

    Show Us Your OVERCOATS

    ^ sounds like you got your money's worth! lots of bargains out there if you like overcoats, not many people wear them anymore I find that overcoats don't keep me too warm, certainly not like some sort of insulated coat, but their length is great for keeping the wind off
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    Famous People in Flight Jackets

    another of Arnold... different jacket (click for larger)

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