Australian Made WWII A-2
Notice the Australian Made WWII A-2 has a military styled label "V505 1943", with "V" being a wartime code standing for Victoria as the place of manufacture, pointing to government involvement. It has...
View Article38-205 Werber & 37-3061-P Aero - Where are they?
Looking at the pre-war A-2 jackets, I have not been able to find any pictures or information on two: (1) Contract 38-205 by Werber Sportswear Co., of Newburgh, NY, created after their re-organization...
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N-3A Aviators Clothing Co.INC.
I was wondering if anyone could give me some info or refer me to someone who knows about this jacket. I have read there is some rarity to this jacket over others. The hood seems to have mouton fur on...
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Inbox Converastion about N3
Mods, please explain. Why did I get an inbox notification(with the little red pop-up number) for this "conversation", whatever those are, that I had nothing to do with? N-3A Aviators Clothing... Inbox...
View ArticleCalling Original B-15 & B-15A Owners - Button-check
Hi All, Eastman only have one adjustment button under the right collar of their B-15 & B-15A but I can only find pics of originals with two buttons. Is this an anomaly peculiar to Roughwear do you...
View ArticleOriginal Dubow 1755 as new (almost)
For many, many years I have been looking for an original A2 jacket in good condition, in my size and at a price I can afford. Having all but given up I found this one. This jacket exceeds my...
View ArticleWTB RAF K/C
Would anyone have a pair of brass RAF K/C Flight Sergeant's crowns with lugs and split pins on the reverse that they would like to sell?
View Articlejacket identification
I have bought this jacket and ive tried to find out a bit about it but couldnt find anything on google and curiosity has got the better of me idk how to upload an image but on the tag under the collar...
View ArticleHow tapered the sleeves is enough?
Correct me if I'm wrong, but across all the top repros, Eastman has the most tapered forearms for their A2s. I am not a big boned man, and I've seen guys who are shorter yet still have massive hands,...
View ArticleWhat jacket(s) are you wearing at the moment?
We are undergoing a cold spell in the UK this Easter weekend. The A2s have gone away for the time being and out come the Irvins!
View ArticleJust listed 3 Jackets for sale GW A-1 GW A-2 orig M422
just a heads up - on the Buy/Sell page
View ArticleSpec. 94-3040, "Jacket, Flying, Type A-2"
In a previous thread there was discussion about the use of a spun silk lining in the original maker contracts per the original spec though a single example has not been found; only cotton (re-linings...
View ArticleOriginal Maker A2, Who Makes Them Now?
Using various sources the A2 contracts are compiled along with re-manufacturers making current examples. Gary Eastman's reference book "Type A-2 Flight Jacket Identification Manual" is highly...
View ArticleA2 CONTRACT DATES-UP-DATED
Full Gear contains the only published list of A2 contracts along with the guessed fiscal year dates. Some of the wartime contracts are wrongly dated. I have used documentary sources including...
View ArticleW33-038 A2 Order Dates?
By chance, when looking at something completely different, found the order dates sometimes listed for the three W33-038 contracts (1755, 1756, and 1761) are not from 1944. With the new numbering system...
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Star Sportswear A2 size 42 $399.bin
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Star-Sports...945110?hash=item4b17a08d56:g:uOQAAOSwGJlZGyfI BIP
View ArticleReal or Fake original A-2?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/322530953473?_trksid=p2471758.m4704&autorefresh=true
View ArticleMemorial Day sale AT THE FRONT
some great deals - going quickly large orders $400 free shipping US and International
View Articlethe rarest usn jacket! seabees
Code: http://www.ebay.com/itm/WW11-SEABEESUSN-DECKJACKET-ALL-ORIG-EXC-COND-LABEL-TALON-ZIP-NO-HOOD-TAG-SZ-44-/122522989564?hash=item1c86f073fc:g:kScAAOSwYvFZIDy8
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