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    Anticipating A2 from US Authentic

    Here you go. A red silk lining in an Aero I had. Just sold it.
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    If it doesn't fit HERE...and HERE...it doesn't fit

    I have to agree with you. Shoulder fit is really important if it doesn't fit there it just does not look right. Also agree with unsnaping the collar snaps. Lastly the fit under the armpits is very important. Too tight and I don't care how the jacket looks it is just uncomfortable.
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    Colonal Hogan's A-2

    Most of the early contracts (prior to the war) were russet . I have two original A2s that were redyed seal (a Roughwear and a Doniger). My Monarch, a wartime issue jacket, was a dark russet color not seal but not as light as the pre-war models. It is hard to say why hollywood seems to go for...
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    Buzz Rickson-B-15D Mod size 40

    Buzz Rickson size 40 B-15D mod jacket in excellent condition (see photos). This is the 2005 Model. This jacket is in almost new condition and is not made by BR anymore. Price is 275 plus shipping. Measurements are: Shoulder span: 19 in Pit to Pit: 23.5 Sleeve length: 25 front length...
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    ID'ing horsehide, other leathers

    I have also heard but not confirmed that the reason the Army went to horsehide is that in the early 1930s there was a phased out of horse calvery and the Army had an excess of horses and so.... that is why they went with horsehide for the A2. A good story don't know if it is true but being in...
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    ID'ing horsehide, other leathers

    Ouch my head is hurting:eek:
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    Hello from a new guy

    Very nice looking jacket and LW has bullet proof leather.
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    ID'ing horsehide, other leathers

    I think you cannot tell the difference between cow and horse. I have both and side by side you really can't tell. I know companies, like Aero for example, would never put their rep on the line to sneak in cow in place of horse. IMO of course.
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    ID'ing horsehide, other leathers

    Cowhide or steer hide or any other hide thickness is dependent upon how thick the original hide is. I have seen very thin cowhide (1.5 to 2 oz) and some very thick goatskin (3.5 oz). The weight is dependent upon the thickness of the leather. Each oz is based on 0.4mm of thickness. Therefore...
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    Almost new RMNZ B-6 size 46 for sale

    SOLD:eusa_clap
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    US Wings Horsehide A2

    Cost wise and for quality of product I really like the FlightSuits or Gibson and Barnes. Great customer service. This was my first horsehide A2. Of course it lead to ELC, Aero, RMNZ and Buzz Rickson repros. So be careful about this it can become an obsession.
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    My New G&B Jackets

    I ordered a G&B ANJ-3. For the price on the web which they honored (378) you can't beat it. Should be here in a couple of weeks. I can't wait.
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    Ultimate EASTMAN (ELC) flying kit thread.

    I saw that jacket on ebay. I bought the MASH MA-1 he had. That patch is great looking.
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    Avirex question for you experts

    Fedora, The color on your jacket is exactly (at least in the photo you have) of my Buzz Rickson 21996. The "Bronco Hide" Buzz uses is just exactly like that mixed really grainy stuff with smooth. There is really no way to tell just by looking at leather whether it is horse or cow. The real...
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    What sort of flight jacket weather are you having these days..?

    Started at 49 at 0730 and ended at 83 1700 hours. Took off the A2 (Buzz Rickson today) long before the noon hour. Way too hot.
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    Avirex question for you experts

    That is very nice leather. I don't care what jacket it comes from that looks first class to me.
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    FS Flight Suits Historical A-2 or US Authenic A-2?

    I have owned and like both jackets. Each has their positive and negetive features. I dislike FS more modern fit but they do have outstanding leather and an attractive cost. Aero is more costly but has the more WW2 type fit and also has some outstanding leather. I think it comes down to what...
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    A-2s in RAF service

    I can see talon zippers on two of the jackets in the top photos. Hard to tell which model they are as you can't see details like pockets or whether they have collar stands or not.
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    Almost new RMNZ B-6 size 46 for sale

    RMNZ B-6 size 46 Nice almost new worn very little B-6 from RMNZ. Name tag on jacket is removed. Price is $600 which includes shipping in US. Dimensions are pit to pit 24 frt length 24 shoulder span 20 sleeve length 25 http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c140/greyhound68/front-1.jpg...
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    Aero Original and Repro Aero Scotland

    Paddy said "So, if people 'these days' really think they are going to pay BIG BUCKS for the ultimate repro that looks like an original, well...it's not really going to ever happen, as the originals never had the budgets or quality control to make a PERFECT JACKET that would pass muster to the...
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