need A-2 ID help

[Swoosed]

does any one know which maker the A-2 in the pic is from? It's a picture of my father in North Africa circa 1943. I am interested in having an exact copy made.

 

[scotrace]

Can you provide a link to a much larger version?

 

[aswatland]

It is impossible to tell the make from just one small photo.

 

[Swoosed]

 

[aswatland]

Thanks for the larger picture. Looking at the shape of the pocket and the shape of the flap it might be made by one of the following makers: Poughkeepsie, Dubow or Cable. More pictures from different angles would nail it, but I
guess these don't exist!

 

[Swoosed]

Thanks for the reply. You are right I dont have any other angle shots, but I do have one with him wearing it standing by a P-38. I have to get it scanned in and blown up though.

 

[Swoosed]

I am still very new at posting pictures on this site, so I will try to mess around with the picture to get it bigger.

 

[Alan Eardley]

A-2 ID

I would say that is almost certainly an Aero. Look at the square corners to the pockets and the very angular pocket flaps. See http://www.acmedepot.com/a2jacket/a2images/Aero_pock1.jpg

Alan

 

[MudInYerEye]

Aero.

 

[MudInYerEye]

Also, I might add, that, Eastman's version of the Aero A-2 is superior to that of Aero of Scotland's version. They no longer advertise it on their website but it is still available upon request. Buzz Rickson's version is the best, but hard to come by in larger sizes.

 

[greyhound68]

I would say Aero but perhaps a 27753 but sure looks aero to me. Here is a shot of my buzz aero repro note the pockets. The collar looks just like mine that I got it lay just like his. Cool looking jacket in the photo.

 

[SGB]

Also, I might add, that, Eastman's version of the Aero A-2 is superior to that of Aero of Scotland's version. They no longer advertise it on their website but it is still available upon request. Buzz Rickson's version is the best, but hard to come by in larger sizes.

Have to disagree with you on the Aero, but each to his own and we all have opinions.

SGB

 

[MudInYerEye]

Have to disagree with you on the Aero, but each to his own and we all have opinions.

SGB

Have you handled or tried on an Eastman Aero or Buzz Aero?

 

[SGB]

Have you handled or tried on an Eastman Aero or Buzz Aero?

Yes on the Eastman.

SGB

 

[MudInYerEye]

Yes on the Eastman.

SGB

Well then if we must disagree so shall it be.

 

[Swoosed]

I contacted Aero and they seem to think it's a Dubrow. Go figure.

 

[aswatland]

I contacted Aero and they seem to think it's a Dubrow. Go figure.

Yes, It could well be a Dubow, and in your photo it appears not to have a collar stand.

 

[JRaptor]

I would say Dubow also, or it could very well be from Star Sprotswear MFG. CO.

 

[Swoosed]

Well, I guess it aint all that easy to figure out a manufacturer from a picture. There's too much deviation in detail between manufacturers. Just can't tell for sure.

 

[greyhound68]

Ok looked at several photos of Dubows and think it could be one. I really looked hard at the collar and the pocket and pocket flaps. They are part of the key to maker of this jacket. Every maker had some unique touches to their A2. If it is a Dubow then I would save my money and get one from RMNZ. I have one and they are excellent jackets. You might also want to get the unit patch made as well.