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greyhound52
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Re: FIRST L-2B ?
I posted this in the ebay section. Great Lakes did produce the B-15B. I thought it was a strange label as well. Also thought the incorporation of many aspects of the L-2 (lining and button color) strange as well. It is an odd bird so could it be the first L-2B I don't know.
I posted this in the ebay section. Great Lakes did produce the B-15B. I thought it was a strange label as well. Also thought the incorporation of many aspects of the L-2 (lining and button color) strange as well. It is an odd bird so could it be the first L-2B I don't know.
greyhound52
New Member
Re: FIRST L-2B ?
David,
Does the 7448A contract date from 53 or 54? I have seen documents in one of the Japanese flight jacket books but can't remember the exact date.
David,
Does the 7448A contract date from 53 or 54? I have seen documents in one of the Japanese flight jacket books but can't remember the exact date.
watchmanjimg
Well-Known Member
Re: FIRST L-2B ?
Is the Great Lakes L-2B contract even mentioned in Full Gear? I'm curious as this text appears to be widely regarded as authoritative, yet for me at least this jacket came from left field. Has anyone out there heard of this one? I understand Great Lakes made B-15s, but this L-2B is news to me. Check out the early numerical sizing, which is the only reason I won't bid as it's too small for me.
Is the Great Lakes L-2B contract even mentioned in Full Gear? I'm curious as this text appears to be widely regarded as authoritative, yet for me at least this jacket came from left field. Has anyone out there heard of this one? I understand Great Lakes made B-15s, but this L-2B is news to me. Check out the early numerical sizing, which is the only reason I won't bid as it's too small for me.
Peter Graham
Well-Known Member
Re: FIRST L-2B ?
Guys, I wonder who that jacket will fit ? . Seriously though, I won't be bidding. I've already got two L-2B's. How many does a man need ? Don't answer that question ! :?
Guys, I wonder who that jacket will fit ?
. Seriously though, I won't be bidding. I've already got two L-2B's. How many does a man need ? Don't answer that question ! :?
watchmanjimg
Well-Known Member
Re: FIRST L-2B ?
Hi Peter! I'm not sure how many you need (I just counted my L-2bs and the total is 13), but I think you'd do well to add this one to your collection. However, it's likely to sell high due to its rarity. I'm tempted to contact the seller to see if he's interested in a local deal, but this one is too small for me and the B-15D Modified might just fit. Either way he'll probably expect a fortune.
Hi Peter! I'm not sure how many you need (I just counted my L-2bs and the total is 13), but I think you'd do well to add this one to your collection. However, it's likely to sell high due to its rarity. I'm tempted to contact the seller to see if he's interested in a local deal, but this one is too small for me and the B-15D Modified might just fit. Either way he'll probably expect a fortune.
Peter Graham
Well-Known Member
Re: FIRST L-2B ?
That's if he knows how rare it is. He's not a jacket dealer.watchmanjimg said:
greyhound52
New Member
Re: FIRST L-2B ?
Lets see between my L-2, L-2A, and L-2Bs I have eight.
Peter Graham said:Guys, I wonder who that jacket will fit ?
Lets see between my L-2, L-2A, and L-2Bs I have eight.
watchmanjimg
Well-Known Member
Re: FIRST L-2B ?
You know what I always say, George. If you ever get tired of the L2, L-2A, et cetera, et cetera . . . :lol:
You know what I always say, George. If you ever get tired of the L2, L-2A, et cetera, et cetera . . . :lol:
greyhound52
New Member
Re: FIRST L-2B ?
Tamoko,
Thanks I think this answers the question on dating this L-2B. Yes I think it would go for a high price.
Tamoko,
Thanks I think this answers the question on dating this L-2B. Yes I think it would go for a high price.
Re: FIRST L-2B ?
Jim, no ... just the earlier B-15B contract. The author doesn't claim that it's complete ...
I have been compiling thousand of contract/order numbers that were seen on the labels of the each item actually. I guess the coverage of my compiled data would be over 95%.
watchmanjimg said:
Jim, no ... just the earlier B-15B contract. The author doesn't claim that it's complete ...
I have been compiling thousand of contract/order numbers that were seen on the labels of the each item actually. I guess the coverage of my compiled data would be over 95%.
cheaterome
Member
Re: FIRST L-2B ?
I have seen Great Lakes garment MFG. N-2b's but never one like this .. Pretty rare.
Jerome
I have seen Great Lakes garment MFG. N-2b's but never one like this .. Pretty rare.
Jerome
Weasel_Loader
Active Member
Re: FIRST L-2B ?
This is a new one on me too. No telling how high this jacket will reach. Amazing jacket and looks to have a lot of history behind it.
This is a new one on me too. No telling how high this jacket will reach. Amazing jacket and looks to have a lot of history behind it.
