Hello chaps

[Marv]

Just surfed on in, cool site........just purchased an Eastman A2 in seal goatskin and waiting for delivery, was wondering if anybody has one and could let me know what they think of it.

cheers
Marv

 

[PADDY]

Welcome to the Lounge Marv...

When you get your Eastman A-2, take some photos of it and load them up here (via an online photo gallery) so that we can have a look at the jacket on you. Front, back and side views are the best (try to take them outside in natural light) and we'll give you an honest appraisel, can't say fairer than that!!
So is this a jacket type you've seen at an airshow? or what led you to get an A-2 type jacket? and why from Eastmans?

Can't wait to see the photos Marv. Glad you could drop in!

 

[Marv]

thanks for the response Paddy.......as for the A2 I already have a Cooper A2 in goatskin marked up in the 334th fighter squadron (old RAF 71 eagle squadron) but fancied a better quality jacket so I looked at Aero and a few others but being in the UK it was easier to go with a UK supplier.
As I have already delt with Eastman before when they added the isignia to my Cooper and Gary was really helpful plus the service was excellent, after chatting to Eastman I decided to go with them and order my seal goat A2.
From reading various reviews on different sites, Eastman jackets seem to be highly regarded for overall authenticity and quality which also helped me make my choice.
So it's just the waiting game now until it arrives and then i'll have a go at uploading some photos and hope you chaps will give it a review.

 

[BellyTank]

Don't forget Aero are in the UK..!

Aero's 'Bronco Mfg.' repro A-2 is a goodie.

Good luck and happy times with the Eastman A-2.

B
T

 

[MudInYerEye]

Eastman make some dynamite products. Their goatskin is beautiful, especially the goat used on the Cable model. I'm sure you'll dig your jacket.