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    any cases of haunted vintage jackets story to share?

    It's true, it is a mental jolt. Once upon a time, I would have agreed with you 100%, Big J. I'd have scoffed and said it was all nonsense as my logical mind would have demanded definite proof … And then, when I was around 21 or so, things started happening around me - things I heard, then...
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    To Epaulette or not to Epaulette an Aero J107/106

    That is one serious jacket you there. That's a man's jacket alright! Looks particularly sensational from the back. You must be over the moon with it … it's worn in beautifully.
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    To Epaulette or not to Epaulette an Aero J107/106

    No epaulettes IMO. The jacket's busy enough with the pockets and belt and just doesn't need them. I hope Revenue Canada gives you everything you're due …!
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    A-2 Restoration: Who to use?

    You see, that's why I love this place. I mean, really. What better example can there be of someone needing some good, authentic and instant help? Done! Good one, Sloan.
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    The irrationality of looking out the door for your package

    Wow, that's a cool jacket! Nice one! :)
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    The irrationality of looking out the door for your package

    Well ….?!?! Open it! Open it!
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    The irrationality of looking out the door for your package

    Why sit inside? I recommend a nice coffee or a beer on the stoop. Enjoy the anticipation! :)
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    A-2 Restoration: Who to use?

    If it was my prized vintage A2, I'd send it to Alexander Leathers and ask for it to be done by Edith. She made my Aero ANJ-3 and her skills are stunning. Later she added the leather patches and name tag , changed the zip to a vintage NOS Talon and replaced the knits - and there's absolutely no...
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    Alexander Leathers opinion needed.

    I agree - the alteration work they've done for me in the past has been beyond exemplary and I'd let them have a fair crack at resolving it first.
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    Alexander Leathers opinion needed.

    Man, that's a beautiful jacket, Carlos. Really nice - and it fits you perfectly! Great choice on the colour of the lining too! So it's a real shame to hear about the construction woes … and personally, if it was me, I'd let AL do the repairs; but I'd be sure in letting them know in no uncertain...
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    Finally got a size 48 A2 that fits very well without custom ordering...

    I noticed the placement of the CBI patch on the right sleeve of your A2 and the AAF on the left sleeve - and thought it looked irregular to me. So I've just checked and looked through my copy of "Art of the Flight Jacket" (Jon Maguire & John Conway) and noted that, of the 16 examples of vintage...
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    Finally got a size 48 A2 that fits very well without custom ordering...

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    Finally got a size 48 A2 that fits very well without custom ordering...

    Yes, because RiRi's are soooo strong and indestructible. [
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    Aero A2 in Russet Goatskin

    Merci beaucoup. :)
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    Aero A2 in Russet Goatskin

    Do I still have my old A2 ? Well, bits of it, yes. A piece of sleeve and the back panel! The sleeves I kept to paint a leather patch with. The back panel was mounted in an Italian frame and hangs in my bathroom over my toilet!
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    Buying a leather jacket

    He'd be here, asking how to get the stink of B.O. out of his leather jacket! LOL!
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    Nazi V2 archival documents found

    We all know about the German V2 rockets and how they were used to such devastating effect against Allied targets in London - but what about the R&D stages and the test-launches? Where did they fire them to assess their effectiveness? I know I'd never thought about it before ... These very rare...
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    Buying a leather jacket

    Oh, I'm not going to argue with you, HD, or anyone in the US who even chooses to ride without a helmet. It's your absolute right, regardless of what is sensible and I respect that 100%. Honest. Me - I'd want some carbon fibre in the jacket. Life is short - but may feel much longer in a...
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    Aero A2 in Russet Goatskin

    It's not expensive if you can do it yourself … and you don't have to go the whole hog with a challenging pin-up girl - just lettering in a 1940s font would do it and that's not too difficult. Something to think about. And you're most welcome! I just wish my first A2 (that I wore for 18 years)...
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    Aero A2 in Russet Goatskin

    I agree. To say it's put in all those years of service and still looks well, I'd say it doesn't owe you anything! To me, I often think of what a jacket needs to finish it off - a name tag, original patches, nose/pin-up/jacket art etc - and purely IMHO, I'd be thinking of adding something to...

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