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Sporting an A-2
- Thread starter deand
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brownbanana
New Member
Nice photo, just did a search and it turns out he made a surprise visit to Afghanistan today. Would there be any chance you'd have links for some higher res photos? I'd love to take a look at the finer details. It'd be interesting to know if it's current USAF issue. Thanks.
deand
Active Member
This video has more visual info. The knits show up when he raises his arms, and they appear to be not dark brown like I'd expect on a current issue A-2{Edit: But they are.}. It looks big on him, yet I think it must be current issue.
[video]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qR3ttb4hH0g[/video]
dean
[video]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qR3ttb4hH0g[/video]
dean
Atticus
Well-Known Member
It is current issue. There was a blurb about it in this week's Liberal Democrat newsletter, the Taxnspender. Turns out that Obama really likes the looks of his A-2, but he doesn't like the unflattering cut of the current issue jackets...so, according to the newsletter, he's ordered a dozen Perrys from Goodwear, for himself and his staff. Of course John had to put that order at the top of the list, so it will delay completion of Goodwear's other pending orders for at least six months to a year.
AF
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AF
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brownbanana
New Member
Thanks for the awesome replies guys. I think the current issue looks rather well on him, though I'm surprised to hear he's ordered from Goodwear. It's always amazing to learn of the reach of this forum, from Redtails to Obama. Looking forward to the future pics of the President wearing Goodwear lol.
Persimmon
Well-Known Member
AF is this true ?
I received an email from John about a jacket I wanted him to make but since then its all gone dead.
No follow up. Nothing.
If he is dealing with the White House that explains all.
If this is true I guess the President of your country comes before a ordinary Joe in England.
Thanks for the tip.
Alan
I received an email from John about a jacket I wanted him to make but since then its all gone dead.
No follow up. Nothing.
If he is dealing with the White House that explains all.
If this is true I guess the President of your country comes before a ordinary Joe in England.
Thanks for the tip.
Alan
brownbanana
New Member
D'oh! Lol, ya got me there Atticus! For a sec. (okay, maybe a bit longer) I took your word for it... :lol:
atkins
Member
Hmmmmmmmm, might this be the jacket?
http://www.gibson-barnes.com/index.php?id=18&cat_id=18&prod_id=54
http://www.gibson-barnes.com/index.php?id=18&cat_id=18&prod_id=54
Atticus
Well-Known Member
I think Cockpit still has the contract. Compare the shape of Obama's pocket flaps with those on this jacket.
http://www.cockpitusa.com/store/product ... 420&page=1
AF
http://www.cockpitusa.com/store/product ... 420&page=1
AF
brownbanana
New Member
Sorry, can't help but to keep this thread going...
Finally some high-res pics:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/whitehouse/4470941729/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dvids/4473324469/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dvids/4474109496/
There's something about the CinC's and flight jackets that does it for me. Maybe this shouldn't turn into the "gallery of US Presidents wearing flight jackets thread," but does anyone care to post some more?
Finally some high-res pics:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/whitehouse/4470941729/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dvids/4473324469/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/dvids/4474109496/
There's something about the CinC's and flight jackets that does it for me. Maybe this shouldn't turn into the "gallery of US Presidents wearing flight jackets thread," but does anyone care to post some more?
Who's going to tell him no? The same people that are going to tell him "no" you can't have another 4 yrs. as Cdr in Chief.capt71 said:Since he's Commander-In-Chief of the US Armed Forces, he's considered a "qualified individual" to wear the official issue jacket. Of course, wearing it with civilian clothes isn't quite "regulatory", but then who's going to tell him no?
Bill
sealbeachbum
Member
OK, as a Republican I demand equal time! Haha! Ole George earned his flight jackets!
