Post up your aviation class photos (and ID any jackets you can see)

[B-Man2]

But did you pick it out?

(there might actually be two of them, looking closer)

Aha !! Now I feel like I’m playing “Where’s Waldo? “ gimme a couple of minutes to search these guys out .

 

[B-Man2]

I’m going crossed eyed looking at this photo. This is a cruel trick to play on an old man with failing vision ……… LOL!

 

[Dumpster D]

Thanks for posting, Love to see the shiny new Jackets on those Dodo birds!!!

 

[Chandler]

I’m going crossed eyed looking at this photo. This is a cruel trick to play on an old man with failing vision ……… LOL!

I hope you're not looking on your phone!

Far left, 3 heads below the Life banner -- 2 fellas right next to each other, guy on the far left edge wearing a crush cap, other one with no headwear.

Enjoy.

 

[PeterShiao]

B10 and D-1 ???

 

[Shanghai-Mayne]

B10 and D-1 ???
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Pilot and whole ground crews of the P-38.

ie: Robert Johnson with his ground crew chief

And other examples:

 

[blackrat2]

That’s a great pic Jan, I’ve never really thought much about pics taken in England as opposed to US but that photo certainly would make sense looking at the size of those jackets..

 

[mulceber]

Here's another one, from 1943, courtesy of JC's collection:

I'm seeing what I think is a Rough Wear, second from the left down in front.

 

[Pa12]

Here's another one, from 1943, courtesy of JC's collection:
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I'm seeing what I think is a Rough Wear, second from the left down in front.

Unless it’s the camera, looks like a good mix of russet and seal.

 

[Chandler]

Here's another one, from 1943, courtesy of JC's collection:
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I'm seeing what I think is a Rough Wear, second from the left down in front.

Major fit variances.

 

[blackrat2]

Fifth from right bottom row looks like an older jacket?

 

[mulceber]

Oh yeah, that one had already lost a lot of pigment on the sleeves.

 

[Kermit3D]

Want some drape ?
This photo comes from the GoodWear website, I hope JC authorizes its publication here...

 

[Chandler]

Want some drape ?
This photo comes from the GoodWear website, I hope JC authorizes its publication here...

Drape, or droop?

More of those waist knit fold unders!

 

[Kermit3D]

Drape, or droop?

More of those waist knit fold unders!

I have to admit that I really don't like the way these A-2s fit.

 

[B-Man2]

Said it before … Drape = Oversized.
Look at the photos …..some of these jackets are big on the wearers . Look at where the shoulder seams lay on most of them .
Look at the length . They are so oversized that they have to overlap the knit waistband when they wear them .

 

[Chandler]

Said it before … Drape = Oversized.
Look at the photos …..some of these jackets are big on the wearers . Look at where the shoulder seams lay on most of them .
Look at the length . They are so oversized that they have to overlap the knit waistband when they wear them .

2 guys on the right, front row, got the look!

 

[Pa12]

Said it before … Drape = Oversized.
Look at the photos …..some of these jackets are big on the wearers . Look at where the shoulder seams lay on most of them .
Look at the length . They are so oversized that they have to overlap the knit waistband when they wear them .

I agree. And really skinny bellies.

 

[B-Man2]

2 guys on the right, front row, got the look!

Yep … they guy on the far right kneeling has a jacket that doesn’t drape and is probably a little trim on him

 

[Pa12]

Want some drape ?
This photo comes from the GoodWear website, I hope JC authorizes its publication here...

I see a couple of pretty big collars there.