Should I pull the hammer on this ELC A-2?

[Chandler]

Hap Arnold always snapped his collar.

Isn't he the jemoke who also discontinued the A-2?

Probably because so many of his men snickered at him behind his back for looking like a nerd with his collar snapped.

(he also flew a lot of open cockpit flights, so he was allowed )

 

[ES335]

Indeed!

 

[B-Man2]

Phil
The jacket was meant to be yours . The fit , the overall look . It’s all you… Great purchase.

 

[entertainment]

Isn't he the jemoke who also discontinued the A-2?

Probably because so many of his men snickered at home behind his back for looking like a nerd with his collar snapped.

(he also flew a lot of open cockpit flights, so he was allowed )

okay

 

[rob20uk]

Nice looking jacket. It's hard to get the right sleeve length and those look like they will be everyday practical.

 

[Griffon_301]

You are right the fit is really great for me and sleeve and torso length just perfect...I have to admit that I am very lucky in that regard

 

[rob20uk]

You are right the fit is really great for me and sleeve and torso length just perfect...I have to admit that I am very lucky in that regard

I have an Eastman A2 and the sleeves are bang on for normal standing up and looking good in the jacket, but not for driving etc. I read on this forum that is just the compromise that comes with this jacket and the original cut. The new Catch 22 mini-series that Eastman made all the jackets for is a really good program for seeing the A2 in action.

When you look at the style of dress they wore this jacket with the big wigs definitely prioritised a look smart rather than an overly comfy look. It is a fantastic jacket to have a casual shirt on with and the style feels much more like a smart blazer than an actual jacket. The G-1 definitely has that jacket feel.

 

[Griffon_301]

It is a fantastic jacket to have a casual shirt on with and the style feels much more like a smart blazer than an actual jacket. The G-1 definitely has that jacket feel.

I could not have put it into words better! The G-1/M-422a is much more practical as a jacket, but I have to admit that the A-2 definitely looks very stylish and in summer, it's a great jacket to wear just over a t-shirt or thin shirt...the Navy jackets look a bit strange in summer due to their fur collar, or so my spouse says

 

[rob20uk]

I could not have put it into words better! The G-1/M-422a is much more practical as a jacket, but I have to admit that the A-2 definitely looks very stylish and in summer, it's a great jacket to wear just over a t-shirt or thin shirt...the Navy jackets look a bit strange in summer due to their fur collar, or so my spouse says

My Eastman G-1 is still my favourites jacket though