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2021 Bronson L-2A
- Thread starter Greg Gale
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Greg Gale
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Awesome, thank you!
coolhandluke
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In case someone here is in need of a small sized L-2A, there is a BR size XS / 34 currently listed on eBay for a low BIN price. I am assuming that this would be best for someone who typically wears a 38 short based on the measurements. I could barely pull off the shoulder and chest width, but the length is a deal breaker for me (23.5" long which also includes the collar, so closer to 22" - 22.5").
buzz rickson L-2A | eBay
<p>Buzz Rickson's L-2A Flight Jacket.</p><p>Just a bit signs of use, and a 1-inch hole in the left pocket( not burn, sewing can fix).</p><p>It says 34, and I think it looks cool and good in Size 38 man.but now I am a size 40 person, better leave it to the new owner.</p><br...
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Greg Gale
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Mission complete. The stiching was a nightmare, both patches are incredibly thick and strong. It's also pretty wonky, but I guess it's period correct for a patch sewn on at K-13 in 1952. As for the position of the patches as pointed out by Burt, the decisive factor was the position of the oxygen mask tab, the 4th patch just didn't fit there.
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Enigma1938
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Almost a brother of mine ;-)
B-Man2
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Damn that looks like an original…..
Outstanding jacket…. Could you post some more photos and tell us a little about it ?
Thanks
Greg Gale
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@Enigma1938 yours was my inspiration 
Enigma1938
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Your L2 came out pretty good also, I hope you like it just the way I do mine, it's a great and easy to wear jacket with lots of history.@Enigma1938 yours was my inspiration
Enigma1938
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There's not much to tell about burt. I bought this L2 from Bronson 2 or 3 years ago and always thought it would look great with a few period correct patches. So I researched a bit and found this attached photo, and after finding out that buzz reproduces that explicit 335th squad patch my decision was made - and voila!
B-Man2
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That’s pretty cool .
I bought a set of the same patches about 2 years ago but just couldn’t bring myself to sew them on. ( I have a commitment problem I’ve been told! )But after seeing your jacket I’m all in with it . Thanks for pushing me off the fence.
MauldinFan
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Where'd you find that 48 star flag patch?
B-Man2
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Here ya go ….It’s just a bit big but I plan you wash it and throw it in the dryer to try and shrink it a bit
48 STAR US United States FLAG WW2 Korea US NAVY ARMY USMC USAF Squadron Patch | eBay
New Unused 3" X 5" 48 STAR US UNITED STATES FLAG PRE WW2 - WW2 - KOREA.
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coolhandluke
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How often does Bronson typically restock their L-2 and L-2A jackets? I'd be interested in a size S/36 once they have any on hand.
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A2 B3au
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I want to do exactly the same but I really adore this version but can’t seem to find any info about the colour of the knits, I know I could put olive khaki knits on but I don’t like it as much. Either way nearly £700 plus import costs is out of my comfort zone at the moment
