Thoughts? ID? on this jacket, I have the opportunity

[a2jacketpatches]

But I'd like to know more before pulling the trigger. I'm gussing the guy will drop a huge wish it price on me but I'd like to counter off with a little insight about the jacket. Looks like an A2 style with split back and the patches look legitimately older. The American Forces Network Europe only? Or is it possible a CBI Theater jacket considering the multi-piece leather patches. Sorry, best pics I can get right now but very interesting and out of the ordinary. Thanks in advance for any input.

 

[dmar836]

No liner, not a contract jacket, and not aviation related. Pretty limited audience for it IMO. You can't flip for much unless it's given to you.
JMO but I would likely pass.
Dave

 

[a2jacketpatches]

Yeah, 3500- :shock: He can keep it. I'da paid a c note for it though.

 

[CBI]

I think its an old Avirex, they have used those patches before on their jackets

 

[Kennyz]

I think its an old Avirex, they have used those patches before on their jackets

I thought the same thing!

 

[a2jacketpatches]

Guess I did as well right off the bat but thought maybe? Anyway, sent the guy an Email all about it, I'll probably get nothing back or a denial.

 

[Vcruiser]

Looks like lambskin.....

 

[oose]

Defiantly Avirex A-2 Official War Photographer WWII leather flight jacket minus liner.


All the best
Stu

 

[a2jacketpatches]

I told the guy and he replied with some pretty foul language. Says he's "got a photo of the guy with his English American Squadren dated 1940's wearing the jacket" Says we are all so full of sht it's pathetic. Here's the link if ya feel like giving this ass a raz.
http://lasvegas.craigslist.org/atd/4827168198.html

 

[DG567]

It was listed on eBay the other day aswell...

 

[dmar836]

Obvious as to why the "map" or tribute-style liner is missing.
Too bad, the human condition.
Dave

 

[Roughwear]

The capeskin jacket is now on Ebay with a start price of £1k!

 

[6148th T.C.Squadron]

The capeskin jacket is now on Ebay with a start price of £1k!

LINK?

 

[Roughwear]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/WW2-Bomber-Jack ... 4ae2d73b68

 

[ButteMT61]

But he has good feedback at least! :lol:

 

[Roughwear]

Feedback of -1 "seller flaked on deal buyers beware". :roll:

 

[a2jacketpatches]

I was just being honest and telling the guy what it was and it was the second time telling him. I said that I'm starting to think you are out to deceive. Here is his reply -

You can tell your forum buddies they are so full of shit its pathetic. I appreciate you trying to be an ass, but I have pictures of the gentleman I bought this jacket from and his English American Squadren in the god dam jacket. Dated Feb 22, 1944. I don't need nor will I prove anything to your dumb smart ass. So stop being a prick and fuck off.

 

[Treetopflyer]

If he has pictures of the original owner wearing the jacket in 1944, why doesn't he post them with the current jacket pics? That's a rhetorical question. Anyone who sends a message back like that, has D-bag written all over him.

 

[a2jacketpatches]

He's a D-bag alright. I contacted him in Ebay and he blocked me from contact, so I contacted him through my other account -

Hey! I've got a B&W and a Sepia setting on my camera. With my camera, your jacket and imagination, we could have a 1940's period looking photo of someone wearing your 1980's jacket and it would look the part. I even know a guy with a 1940's jeep you could sit in and pose as if you're looking up in the sky at your imaginary squadron flying by. But it'll cost ya, 3500- no wait.....1500-......no wait........1000-no wait............??????????? :lol:

 

[dmar836]

Not into escalating but that IS funny.
Dave
P.S. We could all leave complaints of "fake item" or whatever it is on eBay.