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    For G-1 Aficianados

    This is for the history buffs around here. Can anyone tell me when manufacturers of the G-1 Navy jacket changed from stenciling "USN" on the back of the collar to punching the letters in the storm flap? Also, have G-1's always been made in goatskin, or were there early incarnations in horsehide?
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    Rust Stains on OG-107 Cotton Poplin/Sateen

    Does anyone know how to get a rust stain out like-new OG-107 poplin or sateen? Concerned about spotting the cloth dye. Thinking maybe some light CLR with a Q-tip? Also, what is the difference between poplin and sateen to the hand and eye?
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    Alpha MA-1 Poly Blend

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/Alpha-Industries-Reversible-MA1-Fighter-Flight-Jacket-Men-Aviator-Navy-Blue-Med-/321360789177?pt=US_CSA_MC_Outerwear&hash=item4ad2987eb9 Is anyone familiar with Alpha jackets in a 65% polyester 35% cotton blend for the shell?
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    Is It Just Me?

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/DHB-USA-Reversible-MA1-Flyers-Man-Intermediate-Jacket-Navy-Blue-Medium-Long-/321360740717?pt=US_CSA_MC_Outerwear&hash=item4ad297c16d Maybe it's just me, but if you're going to pass off a jacket as your own while using, ostensibly, an Alpha Industries label, you should...
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    Alpha MA-1 Vintage or Replica?

    Trying to find some clarity on the whole Alpha "Vintage" and "Made in USA" thing. McGuire's on eBay has two MA-1's listed as "vintage," one in "vintage blue," the other in "replica blue." The vintage blue jacket has the actual "Vintage Series" tag (with the F-4) and is non-reversible. The...
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    Alpha MA-1 Revisited

    Guys, I'll try this from a different angle. I picked this up on eBay the other day out of curiosity about the Alpha fit regarding "made-in-USA" v. made in China. Et, voila!, it was a better fit than the new one I recently sent back to Alpha Industries. Chest a little narrower (26.25 v. 27...
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    Stain Removal on MA-1

    This is for the Nyloniacs of planet TeFeL. Does anyone have a good way to get stains out of a nylon jacket? Got a made in USA Alpha MA-1 and straightaway got what I think is Chinese food sauce stains on the back. Forgot to triple-check the kitchen island counter (a rookie mistake at our house).
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    C.A.B. Clothing associated with Real McCoy's?

    Hey guys- Is there any relation of C.A.B. Clothing Co. to Real McCoy's? Are they affiliated? Does McCoy's do repro's of C.A.B. military contracts? Is C.A.B. a Japanese firm, and what is their reputation/quality? Thanks for any input.
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    Field Jacket, Warm, Cozy

    This is not aficionado territory, but LLBean has a "Sherpa-lined" jacket marked down on their website. I actually bought two when they were going for $79. They are good-fitting, somewhat heavy, and quite warm. I guess they only have L and XL in stock. I got Mediums when they were available...
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    Alpha b-15: What a waste of time, energy, and money

    Just received the Alpha Industries B-15 in size Large, sage green, that I ordered last week. I am 5' 10.5"tall, 170 lbs., size 42 chest. I run on the smaller side of most large sizing. I specifically chose Alpha because of the supposed "tight fit" and its affordability. Very disappointed...

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