Patched my ELC

[Grant]

The patch looks too worn on what looks like a brand new jacket. Time to wear the hell out of that A-2!

 

[jeremiah]

I wonder if the white paint on that old patch got some patina a bit and looks more yellow.

 

[Wright Field]

Here is another original .View attachment 10406


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Nice. That one is much closer to mine. I did a lot of comparison research before going through with the patching. I didn’t want to screw up a $$$ jacket by putting a poorly-done patch on it.

 

[Wright Field]

I wonder if the white paint on that old patch got some patina a bit and looks more yellow.

It’s definitely supposed to be yellow. The color photos I’ve seen and the remains patched are all yellow. But as expected, the shade varies.

 

[Flightengineer]

Man
I love that museum. I wish I lived near it just so I could become a volunteer there. As far as the jacket goes just wear the hell out of it and when you get home roll it in a ball and throw it in the corner until the next time you wear it. Believe me it will loosen up in time.

Agree. I have been there several times and would love to visit this beautiful place again. Of all the air museums of the world it's the best for sure.

 

[jeremiah]

Speaking of museums. I am headed to the WWII museum in New Orleans in about 11 days.

 

[Grant]

Jeremiah,
Man are you in for a treat. Make sure you see the 4D film Beyond All Boundaries narrated by Tom Hanks at the museum.
We spent two days there one weekend and I still didn't see everything!

 

[tjoenn]

Jeremiah,
Man are you in for a treat. Make sure you see the 4D film Beyond All Boundaries narrated by Tom Hanks at the museum.
We spent two days there one weekend and I still didn't see everything!

I think I may have to go with my wife to visit my in-laws next year and check out that museum - didn't know about it... sounds like it's worth it!

 

[Thomas Koehle]

top notch repop from TIES - looks awesome on your jacket

 

[jeremiah]

I think I may have to go with my wife to visit my in-laws next year and check out that museum - didn't know about it... sounds like it's worth it!

Swing by and I’ll join you guys. It’s about an hour and 45 mins from me.

 

[tjoenn]

Swing by and I’ll join you guys. It’s about an hour and 45 mins from me.

I'll let you know if I go, possibly next summer... probably just a tad too hot for A-2's in Louisiana in July, but I would definitely ask you to bring yours so I could have a look

 

[jeremiah]

Oh I wear mine all the time despite the heat. Helps them break in better. Ha.