Need help to identifying an old A2 Jacket

[Pilot]

Rough wear goatskin 18091

Thankyou, where can the differences towards the RW 27752 be seen, just to learn it.
Thankyou.

 

[Micawber]

Bit of a catch that one. Well done!

 

[Jennison]

Given there are similar examples out there and even repros of them, there has to be an answer as to what this jacket represented. Any ideas? I’m thinking they could’ve been worn by Airborne soldiers who modified them with pride.

 

[mulceber]

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What make you to say its 18091 not 27752?

Because it’s goatskin. Only one RW contract was made of goat.

 

[Pilot]

Because it’s goatskin. Only one RW contract was made of goat.

OK.. as usual.. spot-on!

 

[ROYMCCOY]

Given there are similar examples out there and even repros of them, there has to be an answer as to what this jacket represented. Any ideas? I’m thinking they could’ve been worn by Airborne soldiers who modified them with pride.

Thats really a interesting mystery point that we have to find it out, even Real Mccoy will made a somilar reproduction so that have to be some reasons, i guess we ill just sit and wait for more professional answer, thats the purpose of this forum for discuss! Have a nice day to all of you and thanks for whom giving their ideas!

 

[ROYMCCOY]

Because it’s goatskin. Only one RW contract was made of goat.

Thanks man, i guess I am really new to A2 jacket because i don't anything about the contracts stuff.

 

[ROYMCCOY]

By the way guys, I found another similar Camouflage Parachute on a M51 jacket which sold on Ebay recently, very interesting, see attached photos below

 

[johnwayne]

We all talk about how to or how not to store our jackets but that does look like it’s been screwed up in a box by the creases! I’m sure someone here can suggest how to improve/restore it but at some cost I’d guess which might prove prohibitive for the result achieved? Good find (despite the lining!) and good luck if you do attempt to bring some life back into it.

 

[ROYMCCOY]

We all talk about how to or how not to store our jackets but that does look like it’s been screwed up in a box by the creases! I’m sure someone her can suggest how to improve/restore it but at some cost I’d guess which might prove prohibitive for the result achieved? Good find (despite the lining!) and good luck if you do attempt to bring some life back into it.

Thank you friend, im looking for someone who can teach me how to restore this jacket and way to keep it in the best condition too!

 

[B-Man2]

The best way that I’ve found to get some of the wrinkles out of the hide is just to wear the jacket. Over time they will begin to just smooth out .