What jacket(s) are you wearing at the moment?

[Walt3r]

Still not convinced by the shoulder fit, but damn….it’s so comfortable to wear. AVI…

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Looks great to me

 

[Jorgeenriqueaguilera]

Elc time worn? Looks pretty damn nice. Size please, Jorge?

It is size 42.

 

[Sideslip]

That's how they normally were. I recall hearing it was because pilots were expected to wear gauntlets over them, but I think it might honestly just have been so they would vent heat better. Regardless, Shawn can make the sleeves longer if you want.

Here's a picture of JC wearing an original:

I agree that it is a venting thing - if the gloves or gauntlets were supposed to go over, they would have made the cuffs more tapered. I fly with gloves and they definitely only fit under the sleeves.

For me, the sleeves are just right or even 1/2 inch long… the jacket looks awesome on you and with the patch!

 

[D97x7]

Eastman A-1

 

[TrainDriver]

Andalusian "penitentes" outfit for the Palm Sunday procession .... Catholicism in all its impressive creepiness.

Photo sent by my wife...

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Don’t think that would go over very well in the States.

 

[Chandler]

Don’t think that would go over very well in the States.

I'm betting that group had those hoods many eons before the numbskulls over here.

 

[Mr. Mike]

GW United Sheeplined #18777-P today (starting the wearing in)

 

[Dany McDonald]

GW United Sheelined #18777-P today (starting the wearing in)

I like the fit, shoulders, sleeves... especially how that collar sits, nice!

 

[B-Man2]

Yep… as Dany said .. the fit looks great .

 

[Mr. Mike]

Thanks a lot Gents!

 

[mulceber]

Got caught in a mild downpour yesterday while wearing the 18091, so I took the opportunity to give it some water treatment. When I got home, I crumpled it up into a ball and let it sit on the couch overnight. I like the results:

 

[B-Man2]

Got caught in a mild downpour yesterday while wearing the 18091, so I took the opportunity to give it some water treatment. When I got home, I crumpled it up into a ball and let it sit on the couch overnight. I like the results:
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A tried and true method for caring for A2’s

 

[leper-colony]

A tried and true method for caring for A2’s

"We been through every kind of rain there is. Little bitty stingin' rain... and big ol' fat rain. Rain that flew in sideways. And sometimes rain even seemed to come straight up from underneath."

 

[B-Man2]

"We been through every kind of rain there is. Little bitty stingin' rain... and big ol' fat rain. Rain that flew in sideways. And sometimes rain even seemed to come straight up from underneath."

Lep
You obviously live in a designated testing and proving ground area for A2’s

 

[Chandler]

"We been through every kind of rain there is. Little bitty stingin' rain... and big ol' fat rain. Rain that flew in sideways. And sometimes rain even seemed to come straight up from underneath."

What is this, Gump Remembrance Day?

 

[ZuZu]

Got caught in a mild downpour yesterday while wearing the 18091, so I took the opportunity to give it some water treatment. When I got home, I crumpled it up into a ball and let it sit on the couch overnight. I like the results:
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That is a realistic looking 18091. The goatskin is pretty pretty cool!

 

[ZuZu]

"We been through every kind of rain there is. Little bitty stingin' rain... and big ol' fat rain. Rain that flew in sideways. And sometimes rain even seemed to come straight up from underneath."

I'm waaaay too much of a pussy to wear my jackets in the rain on purpose. In Europe I carried a little clear plastic raincoat in case there was a downpour. I talk a good game but...

 

[mulceber]

I'm waaaay too much of a pussy to wear my jackets in the rain on purpose. In Europe I carried a little clear plastic raincoat in case there was a downpour. I talk a good game but...

Don't sweat it, at least not with JC's stuff. He's told me he deliberately gets the leather wet before he cuts it, just to get any shrinkage out. TBH, I think the 18091 actually fits a bit more comfortably now that it's been doused: just a little bit more relaxed and easy-wearing.

 

[caddyd]

I find goat can tread water better than horse.

 

[P-47 thunderbolt]

Got caught in a mild downpour yesterday while wearing the 18091, so I took the opportunity to give it some water treatment. When I got home, I crumpled it up into a ball and let it sit on the couch overnight. I like the results:
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Look at that collar! Spot on