Anything and Everything A-1

[Doug C]

[quote="asiamiles] In the past we have heard about there being so-called "green A-1's" but perhaps this slightly greeny-brown colour is actually what was being referred to and a proper green A-1 jacket as made by Lost Worlds never existed?[/quote]

That's what I'd suspect, this color just seems more realistic to me. Like John said though, we may never know. I myself kind of like it.
Doug C

 

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Been awhile since any A-1 sightings from the era. oose found General Chaney at Randolph Field recently; here's another.

Lieut. Carlton F. Bond, Air Reserve Corps, was CO of Pearson Field, Vancouver, Wash., and the 321st Observation Squadron from 1929-'33.

Note his distinctly unmilitary watch and dramatic cigarette case.

Officers of the 321st on maneuvers, 1933. Bond is 4th from r, top. Note the reservists' mix of A-2s, A-1s, and civvy jackets.

Pearson first landed a balloon in 1905 and still serves general aviation, making it the US' oldest operating airfield.

ca. 1930

 

[asiamiles]

Stunning looking A-1 from Bootlegger's Reunion

http://page10.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/m79725534

 

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[fleet16b]

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Who make that A-1?
It's fantastic

 

[bseal]

Good Wear Leather Clothing Company. I will get more pictures up within the next few days, I promised buzzthetower I would post a bunch.

 

[Dr H]

Is that in the new Italian capeskin?

 

[Dr H]

Sorry, I have just read the corresponding post in which you state that it is.
Lovely looking jacket and possibly a large 42 or 44?
Look no further if you ever feel the need to put it on the market :mrgreen:

 

[bseal]

Good Wear Leather Coat Company. I will get more pictures up within the next few days, I promised buzzthetower I would post a bunch.

Hopefully I can get around to more images today.

 

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[Dr H]

Bother!
Another 46...
Looks fantastic though...wear it in good health

 

[Chris217]

That has to be one of the best looking A-1's I've ever seen! I can't wait to see what it looks like once you break it in.

I think I'm going to have a velvet oil painting of John Chapman done to hang over my fireplace cause he is without a doubt the MAN!!!! :lol:

 

[767fo]

John really nailed it. And the hide has a nice vintage look. Enjoy!!!

 

[smoos]

Mr. Seal's obsession with the Type A-1 just keeps on bringing joy to the jackethead community.

 

[Weasel_Loader]

Is JC making A-1s again? Did I miss something? That is one great looking jacket Bseal.

 

[Dr H]

Yes, according to John apparently a short run (4 or 5 jackets) to test a new supplier of capeskin (after the last supply dried up). Prior, one hopes, to a regular customer jacket option to be made available on the website.

 

[bseal]

Mr. Seal's obsession with the Type A-1 just keeps on bringing joy to the jackethead community.

I feel like the Rotenhahn of A-1s.

 

[John Lever]

Could the A-1 be the ideal jacket for the climate Steve ?