A-1 jacket, spearhead

[M. from Berlin]

Does someone have experience with A-1 flight jackets from Spearhead?
Quality, corrent fit....???!!!

Thanks in advance Mario!

 

[Jeff M]

Thread from not that long ago about a Spearhead A2;

viewtopic.php?f=8&t=11933&hilit=Spearhead

Not looking very good.

 

[Atticus]

I have one of their wool A-1s...but I'm thinking that's not what you're asking about.

Anyhow, the wool version isn't bad for the price of 75 bucks. I haven't worn mine much 'cause the sleeves are too long and I haven't mustered the motivation to have them tailored. I'll probably get that done sometime this summer. I might put a repro patch on the chest, too. Not sure what kind.

AF

 

[Anonymous]

viewtopic.php?f=8&t=9576 This will show you the A-1

 

[M. from Berlin]

How is the leather A-1 jacket?

 

[John Lever]

Save time and money by buying an Eastman.
You will in the end anyway so do it before wasting cash.

 

[Dr H]

Save time and money by buying an Eastman.
You will in the end anyway so do it before wasting cash.

I echo that - unless you're considering a lengthy wait with the GW A-1, the ELC is a great go-to jacket - wearing mine today and it's a peach.

 

[John Lever]

What size are you?
I know of a steer 38 for £130

 

[M. from Berlin]

John,....... I wear a 40!
But thanx!
Mario

 

[Dr H]

Mario
I'm not a fan of the timeworn ELC A-1, but there are several prototypes for sale on the ELC site (at least one in a 40).
If you're able to get better images to decide whether they don't look to dry/abraided, then the price saving is significant.
Best
Ian