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    Historical question...

    Hi all, Just wondered if any of you wise folks out there knew why some jacket patches are sleeved with a kind of leather frame while others aren't? Is there any history behind this? As the photos show, some originals are framed while others aren't? Apologies if it's a silly question. Was...
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    To patch or not to patch

    Hi all, I acquired an original A2 jacket some time ago, managed also to trace down the original owner and researched his past - a pilot with 15th fighter squadron in Panama. Took it a little further and got in touch with his remaining family in the states, a truly fantastic story - and it’s...
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    Original Star Sportswear A2

    Hi all, Some time ago I posted about an original Star Sportswear A2 I was lucky enough to find on eBay. It's in absolutely beautiful, strong condition for its age and fits me perfectly. The original listing mentioned the name tag 'R. H. Porter' when in actuality, while difficult to read, it's...
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    Original A2 by Star

    Hi all, Spotted this little treasure on the bay recently going for a quick sale at a fraction of its' worth and in from the measurements, in my size too... It's a '42 Star Sportswear; the name tag reads R.H. Porter (not researched yet). Have to say, I can't believe the condition of the jacket...
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    A2 Jacket Art

    Hi all Having had my A2 now for some time I thought I'd try my hand at some art - will post updates through to completion. I'm trying a composition out - 'Cloud Cavalry' is a name me and a group of flying friends seem to have adopted over the last few years. I'll be writing the Cloud at the top...
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    A2 jacket art

    Hi all, Had an A2 jacket which I've used for closed cockpit flying for a number of years - tonight, I decided to put paint to leather and adorn it with some family history. My great uncle flew Spitfires in Australia during the war and named his aeroplane 'Fifi II' after my grans twin sister...
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    My new Aero B3

    Hi Just wanted to share with you my new Aero B3 flying jacket... Went round the houses trying to settle on who I should go with and what colors I'd prefer for about 3 weeks; in the end, it boiled down to 3 choices, Eastman's .50cal, Aero's seal with russet trim and Alexander's redskin. Talked...
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    What goes with your A2?

    Hey all! Just wondered what you guys and girls like to wear with your A2 jackets? The A2 is a fab utility jacket but it's really rather fashionable too...so what do you find works best for you in yours? Cheers
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    Aero Leather Barnstormer Jacket For Sale

    Hi Folks I'm new to this site but it just occurred to me that you connoisseur's of vintage apparel might like to know about the above jacket I'm selling on. I've posted it on e-bay previously but it didn't sell and rather than just put it back up there again, I thought I'd let you all know...

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