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

[Wz1999]

JC just make me this sick S.H. Knopf D-1 using all original triple marked Talons and buckle. The Knopf pattern is a plain Jane design and super comfortable. My dad wore a D-1 in Korea, so always wanted one. I take a sz 42 in most jackets, so JC recommended a Medium in the Knopf D-1.

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Nice jacket! Good fit as well!

 

[Grant]

Nope, it wasn't the sale jacket (it was a large). And no, I just received it.

 

[saucerfiend]

JC just make me this sick S.H. Knopf D-1 using all original triple marked Talons and buckle. The Knopf pattern is a plain Jane design and super comfortable. My dad wore a D-1 in Korea, so always wanted one. I take a sz 42 in most jackets, so JC recommended a Medium in the Knopf D-1.

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Looks great! Enjoy!

 

[London Cabbie]

Wested Raiders in cowhide today. Hadn't worn it for a month or two and fancied a change from an A-2.

Every time I put this on I almost think it's pretty damn close to the perfect leather jacket for practicality.

Photos from a few months back as it's dark and I couldn't be arsed faffing around taking a photo...

Cow looks lighter and thicker than my goat. Also just looked they no longer do cow, was it a special request.?
Agree about the practicality.

 

[Brettafett]

@Smithy Wested makes a great Raiders.... I want another one. The one I had was super comfortable and light.

@Grant That is the best repro D-1 Ive even seen. Besides the detailing, the fit is 110%

 

[Dubpynchon]

JC just make me this sick S.H. Knopf D-1 using all original triple marked Talons and buckle. The Knopf pattern is a plain Jane design and super comfortable. My dad wore a D-1 in Korea, so always wanted one. I take a sz 42 in most jackets, so JC recommended a Medium in the Knopf D-1.

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That's pretty much perfect, congrats!

 

[Flightengineer]

Today, with my wife and daughter, we took a ride on a steam train.
Fully open wagons (no windows, just a roof), 7 tunnels, an ideal location right behind the locomotive... I feel like I smoked 5 packs of unfiltered cigarettes and we ended the trip covered in ash. In short, it was absolutely great !

Now my A-2 has a little smell of "smoke/hot mechanics/axle grease"... it's very vintage and I really like it.

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A chic steam locomotive, these dinosaurs captivate the imagination.
A wonderful jacket and yes ... the very case when a mask is just needed

 

[Smithy]

Cow looks lighter and thicker than my goat. Also just looked they no longer do cow, was it a special request.?
Agree about the practicality.

I got it back in late 2015 when they still had a hide called "soft seal brown cowhide". I chose it after seeing pics of a guy's Raiders on one of the Indy sites. It's a really beaut leather, strong but with a wonderfully soft drape and it develops lovely patina. It's a shame that it's no longer available because it's great stuff.

 

[CBI]

awesome GW Grant - looks deadstock WW2!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Flightengineer]

Goodbye hot and sticky summer heat and hello cool weather, hot coffee and Platon Dubow.

 

[Brettafett]

Two of my favourite things

 

[B-Man2]

Goodbye hot and sticky summer heat and hello cool weather, hot coffee and Platon Dubow.

Dmitry …
Platon show hire you to model his jackets.
Nice photo!

 

[Smithy]

Cow looks lighter and thicker than my goat. Also just looked they no longer do cow, was it a special request.?
Agree about the practicality.

I got it back in late 2015 when they still had a hide called "soft seal brown cowhide". I chose it after seeing pics of a guy's Raiders on one of the Indy sites. It's a really beaut leather, strong but with a wonderfully soft drape and it develops lovely patina. It's a shame that it's no longer available because it's great stuff.

Here you go Cabbie, I had a rummage around and here's the pictures of the aged "soft seal brown cowhide" that made me order it. Luckily I'd saved the pics, you can see that it ages beautifully. Mine seems to be developing the same way. In truth the colour is closer to this guys pics rather than mine.

His jacket is also the "Hero" version rather than my bog standard Raiders.

 

[Flightengineer]

Here you go Cabbie, I had a rummage around and here's the pictures of the aged "soft seal brown cowhide" that made me order it. Luckily I'd saved the pics, you can see that it ages beautifully. Mine seems to be developing the same way. In truth the colour is closer to this guys pics rather than mine.

His jacket is also the "Hero" version rather than my bog standard Raiders.

I really like this jacket, Tim.
Does it have side hand pockets under the pockets?

 

[Smithy]

I really like this jacket, Tim.
Does it have side hand pockets under the pockets?

That one will do being a copy of the actual pattern used in Raiders of the Lost Ark Dmitry but the good thing is if you buy a jacket that's optional, so you can have the pockets exactly like an A-2 and "patched" onto the jacket.

 

[London Cabbie]

Here you go Cabbie, I had a rummage around and here's the pictures of the aged "soft seal brown cowhide" that made me order it. Luckily I'd saved the pics, you can see that it ages beautifully. Mine seems to be developing the same way. In truth the colour is closer to this guys pics rather than mine.

His jacket is also the "Hero" version rather than my bog standard Raiders.

‘bog standard’

 

[London Cabbie]

That one will do being a copy of the actual pattern used in Raiders of the Lost Ark Dmitry but the good thing is if you buy a jacket that's optional, so you can have the pockets exactly like an A-2 and "patched" onto the jacket.

The side pockets are quite nice and unobtrusive. This is a great jacket to wear beaten up with smart, chinos and a button down shirt. They size very large. I am 40” chest but mine is a 36” with lengthened sleeves takes 2-3 weeks extra. Highly recommended. Will post some photos and measurements Monday.

 

[London Cabbie]

 

[ausreenactor]

Two of my favourite things

Need an Aussie based Squadron patch now!

 

[ausreenactor]

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Here she is... one of my faves!