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

[Enigma1938]

Cyclist jacket (Hartmann)

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Fun fact; I'm currently reading the biography of Erich Hartmann. I know the first edition of that book dates back to the late 70s / early 80s but couldn't manage to read it in all that time.
Great book about a great character

 

[Griffon_301]

i have read it too in younger years and while I quite liked it back then I have grown a bit more sceptic toward it over the years.
bear in mind when it was written and by whom. I am sure there was a certain agenda behind it back then.

for all air war on the Eastern Front related topics I prefer the works of Christer Bergström now.
he may not be everyone's cuppa but his are seriously well researched books that come up with different views and opinions and crash some certain well established myths as well.

to come to the jacket, that is really a nice one!

 

[blackrat2]

Great jackets @Kermit3D

 

[Enigma1938]

bear in mind when it was written and by whom. I am sure there was a certain agenda behind it back then....

I know what you mean, but on the other hand I doubt that a modern book about that topic would be written more "authentic" or impartial for some reason. I think you just have to think behind the curtain here and there while reading.

 

[OperationCoffee]

That's my observation with BR jackets too.
their measurements seem to vary a bit from year to year.
case in point for me is their Deck Hook jacket.
following the recommendation on HPA and being able to try the one I ended up buying at Fardins shop, I ended up with a size 42 (yes they run that large!)
on a sidenote, the BR N-1 I have is a few seasons older and is sized as XXLarge (yes, those seem to run trim)

newer Deck Hooks are a bit smaller though and the size 42 feels much more trim on me than the one I own.

same with the light weight jackets I have grown quite fond of.
L-2s on me vary between size L or 42 while the new NASA jacket I got is a size 40!!!!!
the 37J1 I have is a size 44 but feels like a laaarge ELC G-1 in 46....

 

[Griffon_301]

oh boy! mine was a tad bit less costly

 

[OperationCoffee]

oh boy! mine was a tad bit less costly

Yeah that’s from Jorge’s listing on eBay.

 

[Griffon_301]

I know these hook decks are great jackets, the only thing I don't really like is the collar, or the lack of a proper collar on those jackets. the N-1 is much better in that regard....

 

[YoungMedic]

Goodwear B-6 Arnoff

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Perfection! Was this jacket aged at all ? It looks like it drapes very softly

 

[PeterShiao]

My A2 deck jacket and N3B , actually i also got F1B trouser for N3B . Maybe someday I'll wear the full set out for climbing or something . Not sure

 

[Shanghai-Mayne]

Wearing Air Force Navy and Army at same time.

 

[PeterShiao]

My A2 deck jacket and N3B , actually i also got F1B trouser for N3B . Maybe someday I'll wear the full set out for climbing or something . Not sure
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Oops ! Just love the sweatshirt so much

 

[D97x7]

Aero Irvin today

 

[Blackboxr1200S]

not a jacket....

Was on the lookout for a C-2 sweater when last week Bronson emailed they had been restocked.
Gambled a size 42, based on their sizing and guess what, lucky guess.
Pretty pleased with the sweater. Nice and warm, not too thick or heavy and most important affordable.

Front cam on the phone is crap, sorry for that.

 

[Kermit3D]

Fun fact; I'm currently reading the biography of Erich Hartmann. I know the first edition of that book dates back to the late 70s / early 80s but couldn't manage to read it in all that time.
Great book about a great character

Yeah, I realize I don't actually know much about Erich Hartmann. I know the broad outlines, but I suppose German propaganda may have told a story a little different from reality. I'm not questioning his victories, but I'd be curious to know about his actual combat experience.

Great jackets @Kermit3D

Thanks blackrat2

Perfection! Was this jacket aged at all ? It looks like it drapes very softly

Thanks I've owned this B-6 for just over a year and must have worn it about 50-70 times.
The sheepskin is very supple and this jacket is really easy to wear.

 

[geedee]

not a jacket....

Was on the lookout for a C-2 sweater when last week Bronson emailed they had been restocked.
Gambled a size 42, based on their sizing and guess what, lucky guess.
Pretty pleased with the sweater. Nice and warm, not too thick or heavy and most important affordable.

Front cam on the phone is crap, sorry for that.
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looks good on ya. I used to have a BR C-2 but it was so scratchy it drove me mad and i got rid of it. is the bronson one itchy and scratchy?

 

[coolhandluke]

not a jacket....

Was on the lookout for a C-2 sweater when last week Bronson emailed they had been restocked.
Gambled a size 42, based on their sizing and guess what, lucky guess.
Pretty pleased with the sweater. Nice and warm, not too thick or heavy and most important affordable.

Front cam on the phone is crap, sorry for that.
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Looks great! Waiting on my Bronson C-2 to arrive as well. Hopefully it fits as nicely.

 

[Blackboxr1200S]

looks good on ya. I used to have a BR C-2 but it was so scratchy it drove me mad and i got rid of it. is the bronson one itchy and scratchy?

Nope, not at all.
Was a bit worried myself, can't stand itchy fabrics. But fear not... Bronson C-2 is warm and cuddly soft.


@coolhandluke Size is pretty correct.
Got the email and ordered the next minute, making sure I got one.
Measured the sweater I was wearing at work.
Matching the Bronson size tables and spot on.

 

[geedee]

Nope, not at all.
Was a bit worried myself, can't stand itchy fabrics. But fear not... Bronson C-2 is warm and cuddly soft.


@coolhandluke Size is pretty correct.
Got the email and ordered the next minute, making sure I got one.
Measured the sweater I was wearing at work.
Matching the Bronson size tables and spot on.

Thanks!!

 

[geedee]

Thanks!!

p.s. what is the sleeve length for your size 42? (its a raglan sleeve isn't it, so collar seam to cuff)
much appreciated