John Lever
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Great photo !
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M445 jackets
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Falcon_52
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Nice photo, John. Thanks for posting!
One thing I notice (especially on the two men on the left) is now flexible and easy-wearing their jackets appear to be. Maybe this is down to tanning method? Today's repro jackets seem quite stiff in comparison. That being said, I've never owned a Real McCoy's sheepskin jacket - perhaps they are the exception.
Noel
One thing I notice (especially on the two men on the left) is now flexible and easy-wearing their jackets appear to be. Maybe this is down to tanning method? Today's repro jackets seem quite stiff in comparison. That being said, I've never owned a Real McCoy's sheepskin jacket - perhaps they are the exception.
Noel
John Lever
Moderator
Noel that is what I thought. They do look very soft in the way they are creasing and folding on the arms.
The only jackets I own that show this characteristic are my Whitefeather D1 and my Toys B3. Both are very light and soft.
The only jackets I own that show this characteristic are my Whitefeather D1 and my Toys B3. Both are very light and soft.
Dubpynchon
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Even back then you had to pay attention to those tiny zips!
ausreenactor
Well-Known Member
Get that angle JUST right..
busdrivermike
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Interesting when looking at the photo, it appears the leather on the arms goes up
Under the shoulder seam
Heisenberg
Well-Known Member
In the movie Stalag 17, Don Taylor wears a M-445 jacket
John Lever
Moderator
Oh go on go on....I like ANJ-4 and M-445 jackets...
I love ANJ-4 and M-445 jackets...
I would need a winter jacket...
It's almost winter, isn't it ?
Kermit3D
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Okay, I understand better.
My question may seem stupid but all these jackets were worn indifferently by fighter and bomber pilots ? Or were some jackets reserved only for fighter pilots or bomber crews ?
For example, did fighter pilots sometimes wear B-3 in the winter ?
My question may seem stupid but all these jackets were worn indifferently by fighter and bomber pilots ? Or were some jackets reserved only for fighter pilots or bomber crews ?
For example, did fighter pilots sometimes wear B-3 in the winter ?
petermack09
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Kermit3D
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mulceber
Moderator
Eastman, unless I’m mistaken, and an older one at that.
Okay, I understand better.
My question may seem stupid but all these jackets were worn indifferently by fighter and bomber pilots ? Or were some jackets reserved only for fighter pilots or bomber crews ?
For example, did fighter pilots sometimes wear B-3 in the winter ?
B-3s were a bit bulky for someone crammed in a fighter cockpit. They still wore them, but they tended to prefer D-1s and B-6s, if they could get them. That’s my understanding anyway.
John Lever
Moderator
Anj4 !Go on go on
Kermit3D
Well-Known Member
Ok so the ANJ-4 and M-455 could be worn by fighter pilots, although they may have preferred less bulky jackets, isn't it ?
petermack09
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Eastman,,I sold this jacket twice and bought it back,,I have learned to love this jacket & they must be worn & not be babied.
