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Apparently, Gary Eastman published a book last fall: "Type A-2 Jacket, Flyers' Intermediate Identification Manual" in which it tells that indeed, Steer was used. What I've gathered is that he had DNA tests done on some samples. That's about the only way to tell for sure.So, sounds about right ScottButte,What are your thoughts regarding what Marc Weinshenker wrote on the Acme Depot website? Marc writes:"While the official specification called for horsehide, and while most jackets probably were so made, there was a notable fraction of A-2's made of goatskin and perhaps other hides such as steer. Consultation with a number of independent leather scientists (not tanners or sales people) resulted in learning that once the hides have been processed it is virtually impossible to tell the difference between horse and steer; it can't be done visually, and a positive ID might well require expensive DNA testing..."Thanks,Chris