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  1. elbow392

    Grandpas original B-2 Flight Jacket

    I still am not sure of what the lining or collar material is. The collar may be Alpaca wool, glad the moths never found it!
  2. elbow392

    Grandpas original B-2 Flight Jacket

    Should I repost this on TFL, or is there a "tech archive" type forum here, I could post more pictures? I hope all of this is resourceful, and informative, hopefully this post will help somebody else with one of these jackets!
  3. elbow392

    Grandpas original B-2 Flight Jacket

    I looked around a bit on the net, and all I can find are A-2's, a nice one with painting, patches, and provinance, sells around the 2 grand mark. I can't find any B-2's to compare, the only bits on B-2 jackets are pertaining to reproductions, I can't find any past sales. I wonder how many of...
  4. elbow392

    Grandpas original B-2 Flight Jacket

    I would like to take it to be appraised. Does anyone know an appropriate appraiser in Michigan? Thanks
  5. elbow392

    Grandpas original B-2 Flight Jacket

    I agree, that's one nice repro! First thing I would do is take the pocket off! That is if could afford that jacket.
  7. elbow392

    Grandpas original B-2 Flight Jacket

    http://photobucket.com/B2jacket
  8. elbow392

    Grandpas original B-2 Flight Jacket

    Here we go, see all the pics here, and there are more to come. If you want a specific shot let me know, I will do my best to share this with all of you. The only other forum i belong to is antique automotive forum, there is a forum called the tech archive where all sorts of reference material is...
  9. elbow392

    Grandpas original B-2 Flight Jacket

    Thanks for getting those up ButteMT61! And change IS good!
  10. elbow392

    Grandpas original B-2 Flight Jacket

    Changed my avatar to the back photo, equally as nice as the front! It's the best I can do right now. Keep watching, more photos are on the way.
  11. elbow392

    Grandpas original B-2 Flight Jacket

    Any tips on how I should store this piece? Acid free box, cedar, etc? Thanks everybody!
  13. elbow392

    Grandpas original B-2 Flight Jacket

    To:ButteMT61, I will send you a bunch of pictures to post. Do me a favor and send a message back to my address, I don't remember what yours was, I had to try a few times. Thanks again
  14. elbow392

    Grandpas original B-2 Flight Jacket

    I am not going to do anything to it untill I have an expert look at it. To me the wear and petina just help the jacket, I would hate to do anything to damage it. Some things are just better left to the experts.
  15. elbow392

    Grandpas original B-2 Flight Jacket

    I heard back from John tonight, He was very helpful. It doesn'nt sound like he would be reproducing any time soon. He said the zippers alone would be a fortune to reproduce correctly, I guess they are unique in size and construction. It is a standard Army Air Corps build based on the B-1, but...
  16. elbow392

    Grandpas original B-2 Flight Jacket

    I am anxiously awaiting the photos also. I will be watching for the next few hours, if there are any questions. I had no idea the jacket was this important. Thanks
  17. elbow392

    Grandpas original B-2 Flight Jacket

    Understood-new guy mistake
  19. elbow392

    Grandpas original B-2 Flight Jacket

    Help ORIGINAL B-2 Flight Jacket Found Hello everyone, I posted earlier on an original B-2 jacket that was handed down to me. The post was titled "grandpas B-2 Jacket". I would love to post some pics for everone to see, I am new to posting on a forum such as this. If anyone can help I would...
  20. elbow392

    Grandpas original B-2 Flight Jacket

    The zippers are labeled "Talon" Thx
  21. elbow392

    Grandpas original B-2 Flight Jacket

    It sounds like they were subcontracted to US makers, ie: Werber. Also I found they were made of horse hide, and the liner was a combination of wool and silk, and that's what it feels like. If anyone can help with getting pics up, I would greatly appreciate it. You really have to see it.
  22. elbow392

    Grandpas original B-2 Flight Jacket

    I just looked up Leroy Irvin, and how Aviation Leathercraft owns the name now. I did not see a reproduction of this particular model. Thanks for the info, it's very exciting learning about this, I appreciate everyones input!
  23. elbow392

    Grandpas original B-2 Flight Jacket

    Hi, I sent some pictures, let me know if you recieved them, and thanks for your help.

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