A-2 Flight Jacket / Perry Sportswear / Size 40

[442RCT]

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[Dr H]

Well I did say that the lining wouldn't be a problem ...but it'll need to be a generous 40 !

 

[Dr H]

Wait a minute...I've seen this kind of jacket before...isn't it 'pre-war, Luftwaffe owned, etc., etc.'?

 

[Roughwear]

Wait a minute...I've seen this kind of jacket before...isn't it 'pre-war, Luftwaffe owned, etc., etc.'?

You mean from Perry's ultra rare 1938 contract.

 

[Dr H]

Jawohl Herr Swatland... :lol:

This one measures out well for me and the condition is just right too (i.e. knackered lining in need of replacement and a bit of stitching required :roll: ) so might be worth a punt as a project HH Perry for me...

 

[Roughwear]

Jawohl Herr Swatland... :lol:

This one measures out well for me and the condition is just right too (i.e. knackered lining in need of replacement and a bit of stitching required :roll: ) so might be worth a punt as a project HH Perry for me...

Give it a go Ian. The leather looks to be in good condition and the rest can be restored easily.

 

[Dr H]

Thanks for the vote of confidence Andrew - will be a bit cannier on the bidding this time, but I do want to try and bring this one in (before I get the other Perry offered yet again :lol.

 

[Dr H]

BTW Andrew, this one has a name on the shred of remaining lining - I've not tracked down a pilot before, but I'm aware the you serious collectors are doing this regularly to check out provenance. May I ask which source/database you use to do this please?
Cheers
Ian

 

[Roughwear]

BTW Andrew, this one has a name on the shred of remaining lining - I've not tracked down a pilot before, but I'm aware the you serious collectors are doing this regularly to check out provenance. May I ask which source/database you use to do this please?
Cheers
Ian

Ian, I always go first to the NARA website. http://aad.archives.gov/aad/series-list.jsp?cat=all
I have traced some vets through Google. I suspect others here can suggest other places to look.

 

[Peter Graham]

The patches appear to be recent. Hiding something nasty perhaps ?