I thought I read in one of Roger Freeman's book's that the fighter pilots in the 8th who attained a Ace status, were changing the A-2 linings to red. Like a club thing.
Randy
I will have to watch for that episode. Hondo, I'm also interested in B-17's as well. So much I had a B-17 tattoo'd on my arm! And If you ever get chance to fly on one do it. It's an amazing experience.
Randy
In looking at both from the price side the FS jacket only turns out to be $32 more than the US A jacket. I'm guessing that the FS jacket is similar to a Cooper in fit being a more generous cut. I had a Cooper horsehide and I started showing my age as we say in the belly region and my wife took a...
I'm in the marrket for a horsehide A-2. Anyone have a opinion on either of the two makers FS or US Authenic? I have a US Authenic in goatskin but
I need a Horsehide now. I'm am leaning towards the FS Historical A-2 has any
anyone bought one recently from them that can comment on the coat...
If anyone gets a chance to fly in a B17 I would highly recommend it.
I flew in the Yankee Lady from the Yankee Air Museum. It flew into
our small municiple airport for the weekend last year. All I can say is it's
awesome! I got to sit in the bombardiers position on take off, then
we got to...
I've have a I got from US Authenic that matches the color pretty close I think. I got another A-2 and decided to get a nametag from Garcia aviation and wasn't happy with it, almost a cream color. I tried the tea and coffee soaking but still didn't improve it much so i purchased another from US...
Well it started with a wolf on the side of my calf, then 2 years went by and I decide it was time for another. So another wolf on the side of my other calf then last year it snowballed. I now have a total 12. I have a cool B-17 on my forearm and other the side it I have a 40's pinup. So I decide...
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