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Hey Jan, great jacket :) Did you order from the German shop or from the USA? I ask because I'm interested in a Cockpit too but I'm currently in Europe.

I think some pictures of that Rothco would be very appreciated :) You can't find nothing better for the buck. Alpha used to be an original US Army contractor but now it has turn into a fashion brand. They make a thinner version of the N-2b and N-3b, some people say that they are not that warm.

If I'm not wrong, early N jackets had a layer of wool in the inside and were quite heavy. At some point, wool was replaced with nylon but these jackets still were meeting military specs.

Amazing couple of links, thanks for posting :) I didn't know that Ralph Loren was making vintage clothing.

I really like both, N-2B and N-3B. However, nowadays it is quite difficult to find a real one made by a real US contractor. Most of the jackets you can find are chinese rip offs, not as warm as they should be.

Great, good to know :)

Ok, thanks for the answer :) Regarding that -40F tag, yes, original N-3Bs were made for extreme cold weather but they were heavier and stuffed with wool under the nylon layers. You actually can't go with a current Alpha N-3B and -40F outside because it's more a fashion garment than a real ECW...

Hey Normanf; Is it warm under 10-15F? I've been looking for a N-3B but most of replicas out there are not good for real extreme cold weather and I didn't take the plunge. I wonder why real army contractors like Greenbrier or Lancer are not available anywhere.

I lately like a lot Drake's cardigan; http://www.drakes-london.com/iconic-four-ply-cashmere-shawl-collar-cardigan-1353 but it's more expensive than an Aero HH jacket :( Is Black Sheep's collar wider or thinner?

Hey Andrew; Thanks for posting the pics :) I own the 23382 repro by Eastman leather. It's like watching my jacket but 50 years older and it looks way better. One of my favourite contracts, alongside the Werber contract.

I agree. I have a fonzy/dominator style suede jacket and a suede shirt. Suede is beautiful as long as you keep it brand new. I only wear suede when I'm very sure it's not going to rain.

I tend to agree but at some point they'll start to lose too much sales.

I was thinking in ordering from Aero too. How long did you wait? more than 3 months?

What manufacturer did your custom A-2?

A lot of early A-2s had ultra narrow shoulders. Didn't pilots practice any sport back then but smoking, drinking and playing cards? I'm quite wide at shoulders too and I'm done with historically accurate A-2s. My next one will be custom made with a warm liner, inner pockets and soft leather...