Nice A-2 pic taken from ebay

[bombs away]

Hello,

Here is a nice picture for sale on ebay.
I really like it.

Cheers,
Tim

 

[YoungMedic]

nice! is that a Dubow?

 

[bombs away]

I don't know the manufacturer but forgot to say patch is 455th BG, 700th BS.

Tim

 

[Steve27752]

The sleeves are a bit short :roll:

 

[dujardin]

what a nice, splendid photo

thanksssssssssssss

will keep a copy in my file

 

[chamboid]

Yes a great photo.

Looks like a Dubow from the collar and epaulets.

 

[TankBuster]

Very nice!!

 

[Silver Surfer]

note the errol flynn mustache, and the collar turned up. that fella had style.... not to be confused with fashion.

 

[JDAM]

Hmm. Looks almost as if it were posed and taken yesterday...

 

[Phantomfixer]

I would second that....still a nice shot regardless of when taken...

 

[Roughwear]

It agree this is a very nice picture indeed, which I suspect was taken in 1944 or 1945. His Dubow certainly has some character.

 

[EMBLEMHUNTER]

Asbestos Alice" squadron patch on the jacket of the 700th Bombardment Squadron/445th Group

 

[Phantomfixer]

without reading the commentary...I would have pegged this as LW Dubow... Seen many with the same "patina" in the hide

 

[watchmanjimg]

I have a copy of this photograph, printed on heavy stock. I don't know when or where it was taken, but I don't think it was yesterday.

 

[Phantomfixer]

not trying to debate age...just liked the creasing of LW jackets and noted the similarity...wonder why we don't see a lot of LW in reviews... I like em

 

[watchmanjimg]

not trying to debate age...just liked the creasing of LW jackets and noted the similarity...wonder why we don't see a lot of LW in reviews... I like em

I'm one of the few here who likes LW's products, although their A-2 is perhaps the least favorite for most of us. The horsehide is simply too heavy and stiff, and the finish on the hide as well as the pattern aren't terribly faithful to the original. That said, they make excellent civilian jackets. I have a limited-edition Suburban in 2.5-ounce goatskin and I love it!

 

[Phantomfixer]

I agree they make great jackets..except for pocket placement, I think their A-2 in horse is awesome...thick hide...yeah it is... once worn it softens up, breaks in real nice..
I have owned several of his A-2s one new and a few from the secondary market.. I would trade my Eastman RW any day for my old LW that I sold...my mistake live an learn, dont look back press on


glad to see LW getting some limelight...enjoy your Suburban now that it is getting cooler