A-1 by THE FEW

[Sir Jacket]

I agree. Not a fan of blousing at all -- authentic or no.

SJ

 

[Dr H]

I haven't any images of me wearing the new jacket, but I do have some of John wearing it prior to sale:

Compare this with my previous Good Wear A-1 (old domestic US cape - no longer available from 2008) and now in the US:

The previous Good Wear A-1 (old domestic US cape - no longer available from 2009-10) and now in the US:

The previous Good Wear (Italian capeskin - no longer available and now in Canada):

An older ELC A-1 (now in Wales):

Comparison of older GW and ELC:

 

[Sir Jacket]

Much obliged, Dr H. On second thoughts, perhaps I do like the new GW A-1, after all. It may just need some hardcore wearing-in.

S

 

[Dr H]

Won't need to be that hard core, SJ it wears in pretty easily.

 

[CBI]

the current GW cape is excellent and breaks in quickly. Having that experience right now - no worries!!!!!!

 

[alsendk]

Can I ask a few silly questions to you gents....is the A1 the forerunner for the A2 ?
if so, which year are we talking about, and was it only the airmen of USAAF that were equipped with these good looking jackets ?
a declared novice into these matters, please bear with me
Allan

 

[Edward]

Can I ask a few silly questions to you gents....is the A1 the forerunner for the A2 ?
if so, which year are we talking about, and was it only the airmen of USAAF that were equipped with these good looking jackets ?
a declared novice into these matters, please bear with me
Allan

Yes, it was a forerunner of the A2. First issued in 1927, as a Summer flying jacket, and replaced by the A2 in 1931.

 

[alsendk]

Thank you Edward !

 

[feltfan]

Extremely nice jacket. Thanks for sharing those nice photos.