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  1. zwelgbast

    My well worn ELC Roughwear 1401 A2 Jacket

    Superb vintage photo... Seeing your state-of art ELC A-2 and your marvelous 1940's aeroplane, I gather that you are an example for us all. Matthew
  2. zwelgbast

    Question: is de WW2 sheepskin thicker than modern sheepskins?

    That's great news, mr. Kowalski! Perhaps you could bring the polish tanneries in contact with Aero Leather and ELC, so they can use the proper hides for their repro WW2 Irvin sheepskins... Rgds, Zwelgbast
  3. zwelgbast

    Current USAF Issue A-2s

    Oops! So glad that you mentioned that, HackerF15E! I'll take another careful look before removing the stiching...
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    Current USAF Issue A-2s

    Cooper Saddlery A-2, size 44L: I got one out of sheer curiosity from E-bay. It fits well by the way: more comfortable than my size 44 Aero A-2. The knitting is good and sturdy, the goatskin is a bit thin, though, but seems to be of good quality IMO (it doesn't wear off). The Velcro patches are...
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    The chronicle of my A-2s

    Well, Bethusian, that's quite a trail of A-2's you have there. I'm sure curious of the other two which are to follow... Mathew
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    Question: what about the new ELC Type A-2 Star Sportswear Contract 28557?

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    Question: is de WW2 sheepskin thicker than modern sheepskins?

    Thanks for your kind reply, Scott! (the Ford GPW is shown in photo below: at the 6th of june '44 headquarters of gen Maxwell Taylor 101AB in Hiesville, Normandy) Alfyman: that's a fine looking jacket you got there. Looking good and snuggy on you. I like the non-shining shell (although I'm...
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    Question: is de WW2 sheepskin thicker than modern sheepskins?

    Baron, Mr. Hogart, I gather from your comments that the thickness of an Irvin is due to varnishes and coatings, and that American made sheepskin jacket generally are more flimsier than WW2 Irvins. There are no more worries here about my ELC B3: I thank you, gentlemen! Rgds, Mathew
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    Question: what about the new ELC Type A-2 Star Sportswear Contract 28557?

    Fellow Loungers, Apart from a B3 I have an Aero A-2 Anniversary in russet (size 44). It's a fine jacket, but now I also 'need' a A-2 in seal, or else I will be unhappy for the rest of my life (or at least that's what I told my wife). What about the new ELC USAAF Type A-2 Star Sportswear...
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    Question: is de WW2 sheepskin thicker than modern sheepskins?

    My dear Mr. Butte: I own a 1944 jeep, and I like to wear the clothes of the period in that vehicle. In winter that should be an B3, so I thought. After carefull consideration I chose the Eastman Rough Wear contract 'red skin'. It's the prewar version of the B3, with honey coulored fleece in...
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    Question: is de WW2 sheepskin thicker than modern sheepskins?

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    Question: is de WW2 sheepskin thicker than modern sheepskins?

    Ah, I see. Thanks for your reply, mr Kowalski! Rgds, Mathew
  15. zwelgbast

    Question: is de WW2 sheepskin thicker than modern sheepskins?

    My dear fellow lounger Kowalski, I got the impression that in modern times, animals aren't allowed to grow mature anymore before being butchered. Perhaps sheep are also solely bred indoors; a thick skin is therefore not 'needed'. As I understand it you are the opinion that thin skins are...
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    Question: is de WW2 sheepskin thicker than modern sheepskins?

    Thanx, Hankh. By the way, it's to late to warn me: I'm already addicted to the fine goodies of the Golden Era of the 30/40's. Mathew
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    Question: is de WW2 sheepskin thicker than modern sheepskins?

    Thanx, Andrew. Just what I thought: I suppose they make sheep into jackets very fast, before the animals can develop a skin of natural thickness of their own. Rgds, Mathew
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    Question: is de WW2 sheepskin thicker than modern sheepskins?

    Loungers, In the past I owned a WW2 Irvin with a rather thick skin. Since a few years I'm the proud owner of a repro ELC 'Red Skin' Rough Wear B3 (see pics). The B3 is beautifully made, the quality is superb, and it keeps me warm in my 1944 Ford GPW in te winter, but all together I've the...
  20. zwelgbast

    Made in China - Monarch A-2 repros

    Thor: how can you determine it's genuine horsehide? Mathew
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    Made in China - Monarch A-2 repros

    I'm sure anxious to see some photo's... By the way, I'm new on TFL: although I visited the site many times, up till now I did not register and post. Rgds, Mathew
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    [IMG] Hi there, Although I vistited TFL many times over the last two years, this is my...

    Hi there, Although I vistited TFL many times over the last two years, this is my first posting. I just love to reed the postings about outerwear of the thirties/ forties. I owned several original A-2's, an A-2 US Authentics an ELC A-2 in russet , and currently proudly possess an Aero A-2...

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