Interesting WW2 civilian Aero A-2 neat label

[Anonymous]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/WWII-Flight-Ins ... 460540cd69

 

[ButteMT61]

That's cool. Might be able to get that for my sons friend if it doesn't get too high. Never seen one before. Thx for posting.

 

[saunders]

I'm aware of two out at the USAF museum in Dayton, OH. Interesting that these were bought and used by military personnel during the war. They are identical to issue Aero A-2s except for the label and linings, and that they are of superior leather and workmanship. This Ebay A-2 appears to have a replaced zipper and knit parts, as well as repaired pockets stitched through the pockets.

Saunders

 

[unclegrumpy]

This guy was a civilian flight instructor first, so it is not surprising that he had to buy his jacket.

 

[Peter Graham]

I missed an original B-6 with an Aero civilian label a number of years ago. It went for very little. I'm still kicking myself about that one.