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    New GW A2 Monarch

    He probably did the crew-cut to try to disassociate himself from the still-steaming turd that is the recent Chanel No.5 commercial that we're all still laughing at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpc-s17qL4o Jeff - IMO, some people just look like they were meant to wear A2's - and yours...
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    New GW A2 Monarch

    Who wants to see a perfecty fine A2 like yours being spoiled with it being worn by this guy? I can wait. You stated that your preference was "Medium wasted" (sic). It looks to me that that's his too! Sir, your new A2 is marvellous indeed and you look great in it.
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    A-2 repro... You get one choice... Everyone encouraged to comment!

    Yup. Beautiful jacket, Fanch. It's great in all regards and no insignia necessary - it's just great as-is. Suits you, Sir :)
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    I need HELP Cigarette Stench is Killing Me!!!

    Hmmm. I know "Shake 'N' Vac" freshens wool carpets up a treat - some have bicarbonate of soda in it (as Sloan says). You could try sprinkling some of that on the cotton (or fleece for other jackets) lining and leave it for a day or two - and then hoover (vacuum) it off ... Might work and it...
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    I need HELP Cigarette Stench is Killing Me!!!

    Hmmm. I don't know about Hoosier, but I'm from England originally and moved here to Canada. I've never even been to Palestine. ;)
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    I need HELP Cigarette Stench is Killing Me!!!

    Start smoking, Worf. Then you won't care. Sorted! ;)
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    PETA vs. People who love their leather jackets - and how it went so wrong for PETA.

    Here's a story in the media that you all may not have seen - and will be your laugh of the day. So get this: 5 members of PETA realised that there was going to be a gathering of a particular demographic of the general public that needed to be taught the error of their unethical ways - namely...
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    Jacket for a Ride in a B-17?

    Wow, what a great experience for you there, Foster. Am very, very envious !!! And I agree with all the comments here for Armscye: wear your A2 and chinos with pride, mate. For my money, people go to these things to re/experience distinct flavours of the past. Why spoil that by wearing (for...
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    A-2 repro... You get one choice... Everyone encouraged to comment!

    Very well made they undoubtedly are. And I'll tell you something else, Rocketeer - when my ELC B3 had its mishap with the collar, I contacted Gary and he quoted me 120 pounds to fix it with a new collar, plus postage. For a good while, I was in a complete quandry as to what to do for the best...
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    A-2 repro... You get one choice... Everyone encouraged to comment!

    My first A2 was by them and it was steerhide - and it never softened the way I hoped or expected. It was just so stiff, even after all the conditioning and wear it had ... mind you, credit where credit's due; I will say that it always astounded me that it was 100% waterproof - even in the...
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    Gary Eastman Q&A

    Very interesting article and I liked what he had to say - I had no idea ELC had such small beginnings (in a garage) ! It's a great B/W photo of him too - very '50s. I'm not surprised by his jacket of choice - on the times I've seen him there, it's what he's always worn at the ELC QM tent at...
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    Indiana Jones' origins: An interview with costume designer Deborah Landis

    Thanks for taking the time to carefully write all that down and present it like you did, Sloan .... Like many things here on the FL, I don't know the full stories - or the players involved - of what gets discussed, so I don't know what to make of certain things, and so it's interesting that...
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    A-2 repro... You get one choice... Everyone encouraged to comment!

    Okay, so I said what I wouldn't have... What I would ideally have is, of course, a GoodWear - judging solely from everything I've seen and read here. You get what you pay for, and to me, it's more than a clear win by a horse length over the rest of the pack - it's not a photo-finish by any...
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    First Light: By Geoffrey Wellum: Memoirs of an RAF fighter pilot

    It's an enjoyable read - as you've found out ! I'm sure you didn't get much reading in on your honeymoon tho' ...! ;-) For me, the best book on the Battle of Britain ever goes to Peter Townsend's "Duel of Eagles" - hands down. It's beautifully written and, to set the ultimate scene, he...
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    Question about leather patch sealer ...........................

    I use just a regular Liquitex matt and satin varnish, depending on the finish needed (and have also used Windsor & Newton - it works fine too) - use it sparingly though; It's like cough medicine - a little is good, more isn't better. Use too many coats and it gives a "milky/cloudy" finish, so...
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    A-2 repro... You get one choice... Everyone encouraged to comment!

    NOT Aviation Leathercraft. :)
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    What's the exact colour of ELC Werber 1729?

    You are most welcome, Alec - and I'm really glad to hear that you're now more settled with your great choice of jacket . And I'm glad I got through to you without me needing to go in to hue, value and chroma ! (Never mind a sandwich - HoosierDaddy will be cooking up a roast dinner!!) Sometimes...
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    What is your favorite aircraft of all time?

    For me, it's a toss-up - between the Fireflash and Thunderbird 2 ... Well, you did say of ALL time! That includes the future too, right?! 2065 isn't so far away ... ;-) No? Oh. Well, okay then ... for me, probably the deHavilland Mosquito - because, like Thunderbird 2, it looks great...
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    Good Wear A-2, contract 1939 Werber Sportswear

    Wowsa! Bulls-eye!!! Very, very fine indeed and it suits you to T, Sir (tho' I'm not sure why you're not beaming with pride on the photos. I'd be sporting the biggest involuntary s**t-eating grin if that was on my back, I tell you!). Just goes to show, you see - you get what you pay for. Some...
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    What's the exact colour of ELC Werber 1729?

    And I think some of the Cokes need a shot of Bacardi .... wouldn't hurt. ;-)

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