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

[Thomas Koehle]

Good Wear Knopf D-1 today. The original M-41 Talon zips John used warms this zipper nerd's heart! Lols

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Incredible jacket with a nice fit!

 

[Thomas Koehle]

I've never owned a B10, for the jeep in those in between English months, between shearling and leather, I used my Arctic M41, with a thicker blanket lining than the ordinary M41, other differences, it was longer, with a buckled cinch on cuff rather than button. I just preferred the style to the B10. My original example had been cut down for some reason when I acquired it, possibly to just make it look like a normal M41. It's warmed up here in last couple of days to a balmy 9C so it's come out of the cupboard.


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Is it an original?

I‘ve seen several photos before showing US personnel on the Aleutians during WW2 but i always thought they would be even a thad longer???

 

[CBI]

ATF sells a repro Arctic M41

 

[B-Man2]

Decided to air out an Eastman Werber 1729 today in a size 46. This is one of my favorite jackets, simply because I was wearing it at the Show of Shows last year when I had the extreme pleasure and of meeting WWII and Korean War, P-51 Ace Joe Peterburs. Joe and I had a beer together and had a great conversation where he told me about being one of the flyers to shoot down an ME-262 Jet.What an interesting story and a nice person. He was 99 years old at the time and sharp as tack. I understand that he recently turned 100 years old . I’m hoping he’ll be able to make this Februarys SOS’s this year. Almost forgot to tell you that he autographed this jacket .
You can read about Joe here ;

https://www.vintageleatherjackets.org/threads/interview-of-col-joe-peterburs-at-95-years-old.33069/

 

[CK90]

Decided to air out an Eastman Werber 1729 today in a size 46. This is one of my favorite jackets, simply because I was wearing it at the Show of Shows last year when I had the extreme pleasure and of meeting WWII and Korean War, P-51 Ace Joe Peterburs. Joe and I had a beer together and had a great conversation where he told me about being one of the flyers to shoot down an ME-262 Jet.What an interesting story and a nice person. He was 99 years old at the time and sharp as tack. I understand that he recently turned 100 years old . I’m hoping he’ll be able to make this Februarys SOS’s this year. Almost forgot to tell you that he autographed this jacket .
You can read about Joe here ;

https://www.vintageleatherjackets.org/threads/interview-of-col-joe-peterburs-at-95-years-old.33069/

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Hey B-Man, that's an awesome story, combined with a cracking jacket!

Have to say I think the Werber design make for one of the nicest A-2's. Must get my hands on one some day.

 

[B-Man2]

Hey B-Man, that's an awesome story, combined with a cracking jacket!

Have to say I think the Werber design make for one of the nicest A-2's. Must get my hands on one some day.

I think it’s a good repro of an early Werber. I’m sure there’s others here who will disagree.

 

[Alliance507]

Decided to air out an Eastman Werber 1729 today in a size 46. This is one of my favorite jackets, simply because I was wearing it at the Show of Shows last year when I had the extreme pleasure and of meeting WWII and Korean War, P-51 Ace Joe Peterburs. Joe and I had a beer together and had a great conversation where he told me about being one of the flyers to shoot down an ME-262 Jet.What an interesting story and a nice person. He was 99 years old at the time and sharp as tack. I understand that he recently turned 100 years old . I’m hoping he’ll be able to make this Februarys SOS’s this year. Almost forgot to tell you that he autographed this jacket .

What a story Burt. To get a jacket signed by a WWII Ace... Wow. And a cool jacket to boot.

 

[mulceber]

Decided to air out an Eastman Werber 1729 today in a size 46. This is one of my favorite jackets, simply because I was wearing it at the Show of Shows last year when I had the extreme pleasure and of meeting WWII and Korean War, P-51 Ace Joe Peterburs. Joe and I had a beer together and had a great conversation where he told me about being one of the flyers to shoot down an ME-262 Jet.What an interesting story and a nice person. He was 99 years old at the time and sharp as tack. I understand that he recently turned 100 years old . I’m hoping he’ll be able to make this Februarys SOS’s this year. Almost forgot to tell you that he autographed this jacket .
You can read about Joe here ;

https://www.vintageleatherjackets.org/threads/interview-of-col-joe-peterburs-at-95-years-old.33069/

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Burt, that’s a never-sell jacket. Wonderful jacket with a wonderful memory. I hope I’ll get to meet Joe at the SoS this year.

 

[Silver Surfer]

Agreed, those elc werbers are top of the line. Damn near each and every one I’ve seen is a knock out.

 

[767fo]

Decided to air out an Eastman Werber 1729 today in a size 46. This is one of my favorite jackets, simply because I was wearing it at the Show of Shows last year when I had the extreme pleasure and of meeting WWII and Korean War, P-51 Ace Joe Peterburs. Joe and I had a beer together and had a great conversation where he told me about being one of the flyers to shoot down an ME-262 Jet.What an interesting story and a nice person. He was 99 years old at the time and sharp as tack. I understand that he recently turned 100 years old . I’m hoping he’ll be able to make this Februarys SOS’s this year. Almost forgot to tell you that he autographed this jacket .
You can read about Joe here ;

https://www.vintageleatherjackets.org/threads/interview-of-col-joe-peterburs-at-95-years-old.33069/

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Thanks for sharing Burt

 

[B-Man2]

Here’s another link regarding Col Joe Peterburs that is a little more personal .
I think you guys will enjoy reading it .

One of the highlights of the Show of Shows.

The SOS’s has concluded however, there was one final surprise in store that I did not see coming . Tonight in the bar at the Crown Plaza Hotel, I had the unexpected pleasure of having a couple of drinks with 99 year old P-51D Mustang pilot Joe Peterburs. Joe had just finished up his celebrity...

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