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I pulled out my jackets today after being reminded of them by this thread and I can see why I said they can be boring, since they're basically all the same. But they fit me well, esp since I've gone up a bit in the chest. I'm tempted to sell them on but I'd never be able to replace them or get much $$ for them. We'll see about the new Top Gun, as Edward always says a popular movie is the best way to spark interest in flight jackets.Whoah! Did someone say nomex is boring?!? OMG!
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I bought a 45 and a 36 last year and love the trim fit from the bi-swing backs.
Than I thought about how relatively rare they are, so I bought a more modern 45 without it.
Then I saw that Maverick will wear one in the new Top Gun movie, so I bought another modern 45 and 36 because when that movie hits the cinemas I think there will be a rush on the real thing pushing up used prices stupidly. And the malls will be full of cheap simulacra, making the real thing kinda 'cheesy' for s couple of years, so I'm wearing the hell out of mine now.
My collection:
2 bi-swing 45/P
1 plain 45/P
2 bi-swing 36/P (one with extra velcro)
4 plain 36/P (two with extra velcro)
2 nylon 45/P (Alpha and Levis)
By the way BigJ, since you're in Japan, I notice that Houston has done a really convincing job of a very early bi-swing 45/P jacket with removable inside warning flag pocket and correct military tag and zippers. I'm very impressed and would get one if I could! Here's a link:
https://global.rakuten.com/en/store/waiper/item/hoj011203101/