A bunch of vintage (some leather) jackets

[MediumMech]

Fantastic collection! Thanks for sharing. There are several patterns I've never seen before, and my curiosity is definitely piqued!

I'm particularly interested in the D-2. Less aesthetically pleasing than a D-1 perhaps, but slightly more practical for a mechanic (fur hood excepted). That said, I'm beginning to suspect that whoever designed USAAF mechanics jackets didn't know much about either aircraft or mechanics.

What kind of lining does the D-2 have? Alpaca?

 

[917_k]

Thanks guys, pleased you’re enjoying it. This kit is not meant to be hidden away in a collection that no one sees, so really happy to share it with the forum.

@MediumMech The D-2 smock is an interesting thing. The alpaca liner and fur trim hood is actually separate and snaps into the outer smock. I can only assume that was done to allow the liner to be removed in warmer weather, because with the liner it’s incredibly warm. The B-2 trousers that go with this are the same: separate alpaca trouser liner.

These D-2 smocks are pretty rare now, so it’s something I’m pleased to have in the collection, but it’s also something I intend to wear when it’s cold enough.

 

[MediumMech]

Thanks guys, pleased you’re enjoying it. This kit is not meant to be hidden away in a collection that no one sees, so really happy to share it with the forum.

@MediumMech The D-2 smock is an interesting thing. The alpaca liner and fur trim hood is actually separate and snaps into the outer smock. I can only assume that was done to allow the liner to be removed in warmer weather, because with the liner it’s incredibly warm. The B-2 trousers that go with this are the same: separate alpaca trouser liner.

These D-2 smocks are pretty rare now, so it’s something I’m pleased to have in the collection, but it’s also something I intend to wear when it’s cold enough.

Thanks for the extra information, very interesting indeed!

 

[Pilot]

Thanks guys, pleased you’re enjoying it. This kit is not meant to be hidden away in a collection that no one sees, so really happy to share it with the forum.

@MediumMech The D-2 smock is an interesting thing. The alpaca liner and fur trim hood is actually separate and snaps into the outer smock. I can only assume that was done to allow the liner to be removed in warmer weather, because with the liner it’s incredibly warm. The B-2 trousers that go with this are the same: separate alpaca trouser liner.

These D-2 smocks are pretty rare now, so it’s something I’m pleased to have in the collection, but it’s also something I intend to wear when it’s cold enough.

Congrats for all your jackets, very nice! impressive!
Love the blue nylon AF jackets…
In Asia for / if original B-15C and L-2A, if wearable and in a larger than 42” size they fetch more than any A-2 ( non-ID’ed) in the same size and condition…
In Japan, the market for these originals has totally dried out… hence the demand and price!…

 

[tda003]

Gosh that's an amazing collection. Until I saw all of those jackets, I was clueless that so many different types of flight jackets existed. Thank you for the display and information. Of course for a geezer who forgot why he was standing at the sink with an empty pot this morning, I'm not sure how ling I'll retain it.

 

[bazelot]

Fantastic collection. Looks like you are into nylon (who isn't). I love those early 50s jackets. I saw that M-422A not long ago. Was it purchased recently?

 

[Clark J]

Someone put Five Star on the job to do a D-2 repo !!! Shawn you out there ?