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    A-1 Jacket / A1 Flying Jacket - The ultimate Golden Era flying accessory!

    Very nice looks like it is well done as is most BR stuff.
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    Jerome's Handiwork ...

    Very cool Jerome does great work. I really like the patches well done.
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    My Eastman RW 1401 with CBI patches

    Very nice really like the patches.:eusa_clap
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    **NEWS EXTRA**Good Wear flying jackets take vintage authenticity to new heights!!

    Both of my original RWs a 27752 and 18091 are size 44 and fit great. My Buzz RW is a 42 and fits fantastic. The 44 Buzz RW I had (same model as the 42) was a bit too big not much but certainly not the fit of the 42.
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    **NEWS EXTRA**Good Wear flying jackets take vintage authenticity to new heights!!

    Right now about 60 days I believe. John is a one man operation. Right now he has about 30 plus orders. He does about three jackets a week (John correct me if I am wrong). So 60 days is about right.
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    A2 fit Questions

    Agree with all the comments on GW. I have had ELC, Aero, Buzz and RMNZ and have found nothing that matches. John Chapman the owner really takes an original and clones it. I really can't tell the difference between my original Doniger and my GW Doniger it is that good. The goatskin he uses is...
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    A-2s' with a more open neck?

    It appears to me that the Speiwak and Doniger are a little less constricting in the neck area vs my Roughwear. All are original WW2 size 44s. It could be the collar stand design of the Roughwear which causes this. My Monarch is a 46 and is a bit bigger than the Speiwak and Doniger but that...
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    **NEWS EXTRA**Good Wear flying jackets take vintage authenticity to new heights!!

    John Chapman owner operator of Goodwear makes his patterns directly from original A2s. Thus his 44 is a 44 WW2 model. Of course to make alterations for us ah bigger modern folks he does custom work. I usually take a 42 in reproduction A2s (Eastman, Aero, and Buzz Rickson) but I take a 44 in...
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    Pics of my RW A-2 (Again)

    Not to be outdone here is my 18091 size 44 original patch and nametag. Went through depot at some point as it got resprayed seal brown. Still can still the original russet color in the interior of the pockets. Agree goatskin on this jacket is superb even after over sixty years. Knits are...
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    True colors of G+B

    Remember on their sizing they give about a 10 inch spread. So a 42 is about 52 around under the armpits. I normally take a 42 in Eastman, Buzz Rickson but I took a 40 in GandB.
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    A-1 Jacket / A1 Flying Jacket - The ultimate Golden Era flying accessory!

    Doug, Yes BSeal did get the jacket I got it from him. Yes VLJ is having problems seem to have started yesterday and still not fixed.
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    A-1 Jacket / A1 Flying Jacket - The ultimate Golden Era flying accessory!

    Alan, Yes John will do custom work. He did so for me and others on our A2s.
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    A-1 Jacket / A1 Flying Jacket - The ultimate Golden Era flying accessory!

    He did but it didn't quite fit him right so I was able to get it.
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    Tanker Jackets?

    Alan, Send them an email Yoshiro speaks and writes very good English. Great service too.
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    **NEWS EXTRA**Good Wear flying jackets take vintage authenticity to new heights!!

    Noel, Yeah I know what you mean now I have three and I am broke. A Doniger, Bronco, and the A-1
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    A-1 Jacket / A1 Flying Jacket - The ultimate Golden Era flying accessory!

    Paddy, Yup this is the one. And guess what it is mine now. I am a happy guy.
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    True colors of G+B

    I really like the goatskin G and Bs. If I was ordering an A2 for the first time I would go with that. I agree their HH jacket (which I have also had) is a bit smooth for my taste but the goatskin is outstanding. You can talk to their sales reps (which give excellent service BTW) and ask for a...
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    **NEWS EXTRA**Good Wear flying jackets take vintage authenticity to new heights!!

    My new Goodwears Got to show off my two new Goodwears. The first is a Doniger which is a clone of my original Doniger. Excellent Goatskin and the killer is you can't tell the difference between the original and the GW. Sorry for the poor photos in advance. The next is the prototype...
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    A-1 Jacket / A1 Flying Jacket - The ultimate Golden Era flying accessory!

    I agree was never a A-1 fan until I saw the Goodwear and had the same reaction as everyone else. Got one on order.
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    Hi to the good guys and a few questions

    I would take a look at ebay there are a lot of G-1s on there which can be purchased at a reasonable price. I would suggest probably a 44 or 46 for your size. Check the measurements and if not listed ask. You might also look at VLJ http://cornellsurgery.com/phpBB3/viewforum.php They have a...

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