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Modern issue A-2: the new collector item?
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I joined the USAF 60 years ago. I was discharged 56 years ago. I shouldn't be opining on matters which have occurred since. The CWU...
May 2, 2024
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Not making excuses for Mr. Clyman, but he says on the Cockpit website that the current issue A-2 was designed to incorporate changes...
Apr 30, 2024
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One more thought: what is the likelihood that a leather A-2 was actually worn in the operations of the Gulf War? I was under the...
Apr 30, 2024
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Interesting perspective. I would suggest that the current-issue USAF A-2, might be seen as a recruitment tool, making aviation to seem...
Apr 30, 2024
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There are 2 things which make a repro WW2 jacket more desirable than an actual "been there" Gulf War or GWOT A-2 jacket. First- there...
Apr 30, 2024
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I strongly suspect that you are correct: animal hides might become prohibited, or simply unavailable because of a change of dietary...
Apr 29, 2024
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I am thinking that it might be useful to start a thread about jackets or manufacturers that are considered to be of questionable...
Apr 29, 2024
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Here is a better picture of the fit.
Apr 29, 2024
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Five Star Leather Rough Wear 27752 on their FB page
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Please tell me: what is an RW collar?
Apr 29, 2024
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Former.USAF.C130
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Five Star Leather Rough Wear 27752 on their FB page
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Just the mark of a custom-made jacket!
Apr 29, 2024
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Five Star Leather Rough Wear 27752 on their FB page
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Would you kindly tell me the color of your jacket?
Apr 29, 2024
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You requested photos of this jacket. They are attached. Several explanations: the wrinkling you see on the shoulder photo completely...
Apr 28, 2024
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Horsehide VS. goatskin??
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It is of course possible to get a nice patina without wearing a goatskin jacket for many long years. About 10 years ago, I had a US...
Apr 28, 2024
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If you will check other threads, you will see plenty of pictures of high-quality leathers without high price.
Apr 28, 2024
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Five Star Leather Rough Wear 27752 on their FB page
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I am very glad you posted this. This is exactly what I have been looking for !!! Thank you.
Apr 28, 2024
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