A2s in your collection

[Roughwear]

There seem to be fewer posts these days about original A2s. I know quite a few members own original A2s. Which ones do you own?

Here are the ones currently in my collection. For most of the jackets there are links to earlier threads on this site.

Aero 40-3785-P-size 44
viewtopic.php?f=7&t=7687
Aero W535ac21996-size 44
viewtopic.php?f=7&t=7105
Rough Wear 42-1401-P-size 44
viewtopic.php?f=7&t=5057
Rough Wear W535ac27752-size 44
Monarch W535ac23378-size 44
viewtopic.php?f=7&t=4316
Cooper W535ac23381-size 44
viewtopic.php?f=7&t=3586
Star W535ac28557-size 44
viewtopic.php?f=7&t=5895
Poughkeepsie W535ac28560-size 44 x 2
viewtopic.php?f=7&t=460
viewtopic.php?f=7&t=7769
No-Name (Doniger) W535ac29971-size 42
viewtopic.php?f=7&t=6438
David D. Doniger & Co 42-21539-P-size 42
viewtopic.php?f=7&t=1852
Spiewak 42-18776-P-size 42
No-Name (S.H. Knopf) 42-18246-P-size 44
viewtopic.php?f=7&t=3311
Perry 42-16175-P-size 44
viewtopic.php?f=7&t=152
United sheeplined 42-18777-P-size 42
viewtopic.php?f=7&t=254&start=0
Karl Ort (made by Gorden & Ferguson) size 44

 

[Dr H]

Just a Perry Sportswear 42-16175-P-size 44 for daily wear now. Images to follow when I have time to take photos.

Perry, F16 and I sweltering at Farnborough 2010. Still one of the most beautiful modern aircraft despite its age IMO. Too warm for an A2 in truth.

 

[TankBuster]

Currently

Aero 40-3785-P
Aero W535ac21996
Rough Wear 42-1401-P
Rough Wear W535ac27752
Perry 42-16175-P
W535ac29971
David D. Doniger & Co 42-21539-P
United sheeplined 42-18777
Poughkeepsie W535ac28560
1756 no name
Bronco W535ac29191

Some are multiples

Here's a couple I have photos of:

Size 46 Roughwear

Size 44 Poughkeepsie

Size 44 Doniger

 

[Weasel_Loader]

I envy you all that have these original A2s in your collection. I'd love to own an original some day. For now it's just my repro Buzz Rough Wear and soon a GW A2.

 

[CBI]

Quick pics thanks to the 6 1/2 year old daughter (a few artsy shots?) only 2 original A-2's but both are very sturdy wearers. As stated in your repro thread, I got back into originals semi-recently and held out for a few wearers that I felt would hold up well with regular yet careful use.

Original Doniger

Original Aero

 

[Jason]

Just the two: twins almost. A Perry in lighter russett horsehide, and another in (I think) resprayed darker russett horsehide. Love 'em both, can't bear to part with either!

And here they are together:

 

[CBI]

looks like a lot of us added photos!

 

[horseback leader]

Just an original Doniger for me.. most comfortable jacket I've ever worn.

 

[Persimmon]

I have just posted a reply showing my favourite Repro A2's at the moment but I have never been lucky to own an
Original A2.
So if any one has a good but "spare to them" Original in an approx 40 size let me know.
I know sizes were sometimes a bit wacky back them ( what's changed say more than one I am sure -buying jackets in the Repro World !! ) so please bear that in mind if you have one for sale.
I fit 38/40 so maybe a war time 38/40/42 ??? may do the job.

Some great jacket pictures posted (with threads as well).
Love to see these beauty's so many thanks for posting.

 

[Roughwear]

Alan as wartime A2s are smaller than most modern sizes I would go for a 42 unless you want a very close fit.

 

[Persimmon]

Alan as wartime A2s are smaller than most modern sizes I would go for a 42 unless you want a very close fit.

Thanks Andrew. Excellent advice. Now all I have to do is find a good one.

Just for info on your list of goodies I see you have several 42's (Doniger/Poughkeepsie/No Name, etc.)
What are the approx sizes of these. Are they all much of a muchness or as different manufacturers all over the shop.
Also as some of these contracts were in Goat does that affect the sizing (ie) is Horse better or worse in fit.

A Original Jacket Virgin seeking knowledge !!

 

[Roughwear]

Alan, There is no simple answer to this questions as within the same contract the measurements differ. Monrach A2s are always at least one wartime smaller than the tagged size so my wartime size 44 fits like a wartime 42. Sometimes originals were mis-tagged. I once onwed a RW 27752 which was tagged as a 44 but was really a 40 and the one I currently own is a true 44. I always ask for accurate measurements when buying any jacket -original or repro. Whether the jacket is made of goat or hh makes little difference to the fit. It's the style of each contract-the manufacturers "house" features which determine the fit of the jacket. The proportions varied enormously as you can see from the Good Wear website.

 

[CBI]

Just FYI, I purchased a size 46 Monarch (original) from a forum member about a year ago and it was HUGE and not a 44 at all. I ended up selling it back to the person who I bouught it from. The HH was in great shape though.

 

[deeb7]

I fit 38/40 so maybe a war time 38/40/42 ??? may do the job.

That size 40 RMNZ Dubow, posted on the other thread, seems to fit you well. It would be worth checking the measurements on any original 40's that come up.

I have size 42 RMNZ Dubows, and originals in this size measure the same.

 

[Roughwear]

I fit 38/40 so maybe a war time 38/40/42 ??? may do the job.

That size 40 RMNZ Dubow, posted on the other thread, seems to fit you well. It would be worth checking the measurements on any original 40's that come up.

I have size 42 RMNZ Dubows, and originals in this size measure the same.

It would be nice to see some pictures of your originals David.

 

[Andrew]

Here's mine. Clockwise L-R;

RW 27752 sz48, Perry 42-16175 sz 48, RW 27752 sz 38 back, front same jacket, Aero 21996 sz44.

 

[Roughwear]

I have photographed all my original A2s today so you can compare them more easily than searching thorough the links given in the earlier thread.

Aero 40-3785-P-size 44

Aero W535ac21996-size 44

Rough Wear 42-1401-P-size 44

Rough Wear W535ac27752-size 44

Monarch W535ac23378-size 44

Cooper W535ac23381-size 44. The original leather patch is from the 367th Fighter squadron, but is not original to the jacket and was sewn on where previous patch had been.

Star W535ac28557-size 44

Poughkeepsie W535ac28560-size 44 no. 1

Poughkeepsie W535ac28560-size 44 no. 2

No-Name (Doniger) W535ac29971-size 42

David D. Doniger & Co 42-21539-P-size 42

Spiewak 42-18776-P-size 42

No-Name (S.H. Knopf) 42-18246-P-size 44

Perry 42-16175-P-size 44

United sheeplined 42-18777-P-size 42

Karl Ort (made by Gorden & Ferguson) size 44

 

[Roughwear]

It would be great to see more photos of members' original A2s.

 

[navvet]

Thank you once again, Andrew, for showing us your fabulous collection of A-2's.

 

[dadgad]

My first one and only so far:
J. A. Dubow MFG. CO. W535 A.C.27798