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That is a whole lot of questions! I don't have research on this but here are my thoughts: Depot redyes were performed to refurb turned in A-2's. It was meant to fix them up and make them all a uniform dark brown color. This process probably was phased out when the cloth B-10's were released...

Wow amazing! Interesting that Bush only made it to LT. in the Navy...

I am testing out my new prototype A-1 vest. I sized down 1 size because I like a tighter fit in a vest. It ended up being the perfect size for the fit I like. Genuine Horn & Casein Buttons / Genuine Capeskin:

That color combo is great if that is the look you are going for. It's not everyone's cup of tea but I think that combo looks sharp.

I would ask, what look are you going for. A lot of depot jackets ended up with seal knits. I would go for that if you want a uniform look. If you want a contrast, go with a mid brown or russet. If you use Aero Red, it will look like it is trying to be an Aero. That color was specific to that mfg.

To my eye, those look like Aero Red.

I have had this idea for a while now. We finally got the chance to make one. This is a bit of a fantasy piece but the pattern lends itself so well to the design I could not resist:

I have tried to stop a seller from using my photos from some Headwind Mfg Jackets that I personally have designed and produced. I have tried twice in the last year. Both times "No evidence of fraud was found". I was the ones who took the original photos. They are not interested in eliminating...

Current price is $625 on the Headwind Mfg A-1. A real bargain considering the South African Capeskin hide, authentic pattern and and period correct parts.

Well it's Gortex today, and for good reason. Last big snow dump of the year. This is a little secret canyon on Mt Hood Oregon that I found years ago:

Yes it was used for a short time., then they made all personal get rid of the Multicam and gave them the Scorpion OCP.

This is legit but it's not current issue. The Crye company that owns Multicam, would not release the rights to enough contractor companies to supply the military. The military in turn, just made their own Multicam like pattern and call it Scorpion OCP. It is not as good as the real Multicam...

Unfortunately civilians do get killed in many bombing operations. There is no way to destroy targets without an explosion and a resulting kill radius. A firecracker ain't going to do the job. There is going to be a boom. The options need to be weighted out. Was Nazi occupation a better option?

Headwind Mfg Co Edmund Church M422a:

Rough Wear, a WWII A-2 jacket maker. Every maker had a unique collar shape. It is just the style of each brand. These unique shapes help identify jackets that have no labels. They are that unique to each MFG. Some people who are aware of these differences put a great deal of importance on these...