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    Colonal Hogan's A-2

    Here's some russet for 'ya! I dug up some vintage color photos from WW2. Yes, I know that the color process back then left much to be desired. HOWEVER, you can use the pants color and skin color as a constant. Also, you can see the liner in the second photo below. It looks pretty close to...
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    If it doesn't fit HERE...and HERE...it doesn't fit

    While I agree that Rules 1 and 2 may be "ideal", I'm not sure that I agree that most aircrew achieved that goal. I often come across photos of aircrew (ie. those who were issued the A-2) who don't have the best fit. My guess is that you more or less got what was issued. It would be...
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    Colonal Hogan's A-2

    Hopefully, this isn't a tired topic: I got to wondering about the lineage of Colonal Hogan's A-2, after seeing a "Hogan's Heroes" video at Target. Obviously, it's a prop. But I got to wondering about why a lot of movie prop people seem to make all of their replica A-2's look really dark...
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    WWI Leathers From Flyboys

    A fun movie Know what? I *liked* this movie. It was fun to watch. I wouldn't accuse it of being historically accurate; nor does it attempt to portray the reality of life in a WWI squadron all that well. HOWEVER, it was entertaining. With three kids and a demanding work life, I've set the...
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    Hello from a new guy

    Nice A-1 Hey Chewing Wax, I like the look of the A-1. You don't see a lot of jackets in that style. The A-2 is pretty common (even when it's loosely copied). The buttons on the A-1 are pretty unique. What kind of leather does it have? -Peter
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    Cooper A2...Is this a good price?

    Very nice Hey airfrogusmc, that's a nice looking Dubow. It fits you well and it looks like it's breaking in well. I'd love to see more detail shots when you get a chance - especially close-ups of how the leather is wearing. I'm confused about the color. The leather looks much darker in...
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    Ever heard of the Major Jim Goodson Limited Edition A-2 ?

    So...I suppose there was that awkward silence that comes from receiving a disapointing gift from someone who you dearly love. ;) "Oh, hey, this is...nice...really...has um...a zipper...and this looks to be..er...leather..." It's nice that she knows and understands your A-2 interests...
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    Jacket arrived today

    Puzzled by the leather Hey Cookie, part of the obsession is similar to the attraction to great blue jeans. I'm not talking about those fake, distressed ones, I'm talking about the dark-blue, stiff pair you broke in by wearing them to play in each day when you were a kid. After a while, they...
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    A2 Jacket: Rough Wear 1401P

    That would be great, Peter. I'd love to see your 1401. I haven't messed with any hot water treatments either, preferring to just let my jacket age with me. I figure it will get beat up soon enough. I'm surprised that they actually increment the numbers on the inside tag. That's pretty...
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    A2 Jacket: Rough Wear 1401P

    I think it's more likely the photos. I noticed that there was some color loss when I compressed them. Also, I used a halogen lamp to illuminate the jacket, which distorts the subtle olive shade. I do like the olive thread against both the seal and russet brown - subtle contrast. Does...
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    A2 Jacket: Rough Wear 1401P

    Olive it is The thread in my 1401P is olive. This is also true with the ELC RW W535 AC-27752 (MUCH darker leather BTW), which is illustrated in this picture here: -Peter
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    A2 Jacket: Rough Wear 1401P

    Jimmy Stewart's 1401P I guess you have to decide whether you want your leather color to look like Jimmy's when it was new (and then let it age and fade) or go with a lighter color now. It's a matter of taste, of course. It appears to me that the shade of Stewart's jacket under the collar...
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    A2 Jacket: Rough Wear 1401P

    Additional shots from my 1401P Hey scotrace, Thanks for posting the pics. It looks like we have the same jacket and have used it for about the same time. I ordered my 1401P through HPA as well. I also had a frustrating experience working through them and would prefer to order any future...
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    What sort of flight jacket weather are you having these days..?

    42 degrees F Hey, 42 deg F today. No need to wear an extra layer under the A-2. Life is good.
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    The fit of your A2 fit.

    A variety of fits...just like the originals I have an Eastman Rough Wear 1401P, size 42. I normally wear a size 40 regular suit jacket. I suspect that, if I had purchased the jacket in size 40, I'd have a snug fit around the shoulders and chest. As it is, the shoulder seam is just off my...
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    Chrome or vegetable tanned ?

    Hey Peacoat, it certainly does look good. Do you have any closeups? -Peter
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    What sort of flight jacket weather are you having these days..?

    It's been about 17 F (-8c) here. I wear the A-2 with a sweater over a shirt and undershirt. If I were going to be outside for extended periods, I'd go with something else. Perhaps I need to get a B-6 for January and February days in the Northeast USA regions. Yeah, I *NEED* a B-6. I've...
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    What leather conditioner do you use?

    Mink oil I used mink oil on an old A-2 that looked almost as bad at Scotrace's 27752 (see: http://web.mac.com/scotrace/iWeb/Site/Library%203.html) and it came out very nicely, with no issues 10 years later. Of course, it doesn't get worn anymore, so fedoralover's point about breathing wasn't...
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    Chrome or vegetable tanned ?

    Veg for style I agree with Paddy. If you've fallen in love with the look of a vintage flight jacket, then you're unwittingly a fan of the veg aniline process. If what you want is the wrinkled, burnished, broken-in leather look, then you don't want chrome. Chrome stays shiney and maintains a...
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    Chrome or vegetable tanned ?

    Depends what you like For me, the difference between the veg and the chrome is the surface appearance of the leather. The chrome seems to have more of a vinyl-like surface whereas the veg seems more naked. If the chrome gets wet, the water tends to bead up and roll off. Veg tends to absorb...

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