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Thanks B-Man2 These are the measurements. Shoulder seam to shoulder seam across shoulders. 17inches Armpit seam to armpit seam across front chest. 21inches. Shoulder seam down arm to end of knit. 20.5 inches Rear collar seam down centre of back to bottom of knits. 24 inches Thanks

From the comments above can I take it then that the jacket is a genuine A2 from the ww2 period which has probably had a replacement lining and replacement zip? As I said in my first post I think it’s time to let someone else take care of this jacket and now that I know that it is authentic I...

Mulserver If the dealer replaced the lining why choose suede and not a more commonly used material?

Thanks for all your contributions. The liner is very soft and flexible and quite thin so jacket isn’t too heavy. Sorry about shadows on some photos.

Micawber, here are some more photos including with the zip partially closed, hope this helps

Thanks for the replies. The jacket has a full separate lining sewn in which extends all the way down the sleeves, it is made from a soft suede/leather material. The label is sewn onto the lining. 2BM2K. What is the Aero Leather 21996 contract? B-Man2. I would just like to know as much about...

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I’ve attached some photos let me know if you need more

Thanks Silver Surfer I’m not great with the technology but will try to post photos

I forgot to mention that the jacket has a patch on the left upper arm of the 8th Air Force.

Hi Thanks for letting me join your forum. I’m new to this so apologies if I get protocol wrong. I’ve owned an A2 for at least 40 years, it’s not been worn for the last 30 years and been hung in the wardrobe with the leather nourished from time to time over the years. I bought it from a...