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    Alpha Service Issue 1973 L2B Flight Jacket 'Rescue Lining' in XL

    Did you manage to find the same colour wrist cuffs for replacements ? Besides that, it looks all there to me. A great find ! You must be happy. How does the L2-B compare to an L-2 in terms of warmth ? I had a Buzz L-2 and would love another light jacket like that just for cool summer mornings...
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    Aero M422a sleeves

    I had my Aero ANJ-3 (same body and wind flap as your jacket) on this morning and noted that the sleeves on mine appear to be cut longer than yours appears on the photo, some_jerk, but that's probably not the jacket per se but the length of your arms, as you mentioned. That said though, I...
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    You know you are getting old when:

    Yup. I know I'm getting old these days when I have a hangover - or I just stay up all night watching TV until dawn (say, LOST on DVD) - and then it takes all the wind out of my sails and I feel tired for the rest of the week ! How rubbish is that ?! Gone are the days when I could have a good...
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    Aero M422a sleeves

    Judging from your photo and comparing it to vintage originals, I'd say it's spot-on. http://navypilotoverseas.wordpress.com/category/m-422a/ But it's how you feel at the end of the day. If that's all you notice each and every day and still find yourself wishing that the leather sections on the...
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    You know you are getting old when:

    Man alive, I haven't heard that in decades !!! And I remember seeing it on the telly back then too! It's so much funnier now that I'm 47 and not 14 when that was shot ...! Those were the days when a novelty song like that could still get on the chart - and TOTP ! In answer to why the kids...
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    eBay hacked: Change your passwords NOW

    eBay has apparently known about this for some time but said and done nothing - I see that their stock is now down as as result of the news and I can only assume that they were hoping to hold on to their profits for as long as possible (are we at the end of a financial quarter?) ...??? I've been...
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    eBay hacked: Change your passwords NOW

    And it says to change all your associated passwords too - esp. if you use the same password in other sites ... And yes, I am! With an un-compromised credit card (I hope!). Can't wait. Who knows what I'll come away with out of Gary's tent ....! And I've decided to start my visit at my old...
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    eBay hacked: Change your passwords NOW

    Hi everyone, I mention this as a public service announcement as most of us around here use eBay to hunt and procure the things we like so much. Apparently eBay has been hacked and everyone is encouraged to change their passwords NOW...
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    Some people just want to be Indy!

    Oh, is he now ?! Well, I'm sure that he doesn't lie awake at night worrying about a few slap shots from around here .... ;-) My point is, if someone posts and asks for comments, then they invite the comments; negative or constructive criticism included. But if they say no comments on fit...
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    Some people just want to be Indy!

    Actually, I'd say the original comment was uncalled for. As this thread seems centred on proper fit, I'd say that Plumbline takes the time to post very thorough reviews of his many jackets (by all makers) with good photos and in each one he states that he personally prefers a roomier fit and...
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    Some people just want to be Indy!

    Hey, as long as he isn't wearing the jacket like Kris Kros wore their duds (back to front, if you remember their one hit. That was a look never took off, thank God), IMHO, the man can wear what he wants and the way he wants. After all, it was Mr. Ford's A2 in Hanover Street (I love that film) -...
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    Aviation Leathercraft Irvin

    And I have to say, I think the jacket on the model here looks great - I think your wife would like that thinner material - less bulk as Spitfire says. A good call. Let me know via a PM nearer the time if you'd like me to take a close look and get some photos when I'm at RAF Duxford ... and...
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    Aviation Leathercraft Irvin

    Ahhh ! Got it. Many thanks ! :)
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    Aviation Leathercraft Irvin

    BTW ... who are WPG ?
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    Aviation Leathercraft Irvin

    Oh, you're welcome Deacon. And yes, I am speaking of Aviation Leathercraft (ALC) when I say that mine had no issues. The zipper worked just fine all those years and never failed me once - and the shearling, leather and stitching were all fine by me ... never a problem. I can, however, ask my...
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    Aviation Leathercraft Irvin

    Totally understand the second-hand aspect of a jacket not being an option; a lady's prerogative. Mine would say exactly the same. In all my years, I never had a single problem with the zip or any aspect of the materials or hardware. I'd take the occasional spill (off the bike) and it would...
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    Aviation Leathercraft Irvin

    I agree. A lightly used ELC or similar would be a better option as you can layer better according to the variances in temperature and what you'll be doing (i.e. indoors/outdoors). But it's like everything else - if a waiter tried to sell you a $130 bottle of wine and waxed lyrically about the...
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    Aviation Leathercraft Irvin

    I bought one waaay back in 1987 (for about 245 GBP - an entire month's wage as a humble second-year apprentice!) and it went all over the world and UK with me. Slept in it I don't know how many times and it shrugged off more weather than I can think of. I adored it - but then, I'd never seen an...
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    Removing "art" from leather jackets

    Nice going there ... as I said, I hope you'e using mosquito clamps for the cotton balls. Acetone goes right through latex gloves - which you'll feel in just a few seconds. Nitrile (chemical) gloves will buy you about one minute of protection before it works through and you feel that cool...
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    My ideal A-2...is it really too much to ask?

    ...Erm, and with all due respect, I think this ANJ-3 that was on display at LAX would disagree.

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