Bronco ac 29191

[aswatland]

I have been on the look out for a decent size 44 Bronco for several years to add to my collection. I managed to buy this one recently and am very pleased with it. It is made from spray finished hh and dates from 1942 when Bronco was awarded this their first of two contracts. It is in well preserved condition with eveything being original. I like the contrast between the dark brown knits and the russet hh. The Crown zip is in excellent condition and runs very smoothly. It was issued to Lt Lloyd L Barnes (B. 1917) who enlisted in the USAAF, on 7th April 1942 in Dallas, Texas. This is a very nice wearable jacket.

 

[Tell Kathy I Love Her]

A remarkably beautiful jacket. It would go well with a dress shirt and khakis or faded jeans. Just a classic, imbued with heroism, justice, fighting skill and open air freedom. Thanks for the wonderful pics.

 

[saucerfiend]

Andrew,
Beautiful shape! Love to see a few pics of you wearing it.

Brian

 

[too much coffee]

Very nice find Andrew. I'm sure he'll fit right in and get along with all of his stable-mates! Great looking jacket.

Regards and Merry Christmas, coffee

 

[Persimmon]

Lovely jacket and a great fit I think for you.
Still we won't know until the pictures are posted !!!!

Happy Christmas and look forward to seeing you at Duxford in 2011.
Best Wishes
Alan

 

[aswatland]

I will take some wearing photos after Christmas. It is 23 inches pit to pit and fits me perfectly like my other original size 44 A2s.

 

[Aether]

What a fantastic jacket. And check out that lovely colour and grain. Love it!

 

[kowalski]

This is called food for the eyes AS NEW!!

 

[Bonneville]

The jacket's condition looks to be perfect. It's interesting that you know who originally had the jacket, do you ever do any research about your jacket's original owners and their war records, for example where they fought etc.
I don't know if I have the right build for an A-2. Unfortunately a bit of a bean pole without the height.

 

[aswatland]

The jacket's condition looks to be perfect. It's interesting that you know who originally had the jacket, do you ever do any research about your jacket's original owners and their war records, for example where they fought etc.
I don't know if I have the right build for an A-2. Unfortunately a bit of a bean pole without the height.

I always try to research the original owners of my named A2s. Finding their enlistment records is easy, but it's much harder to find information about which the Bomb Squadron or fighter Group they served with. Sometimes Google turns up something, but not often.

 

[Cooperson]

Really great find, superb condition, another beauty for the collection.