Recent content by JWS4

I know the current government issued Navy peacoat is black previous color was midnight blue. Would make scene that watch caps would match coat color too.

Thank you for the picture, what leather did you go with?

Like to see pics of one of John's Stars after a few years of wear.

Just got an email from Vickie that John will be starting my jacket in the next two weeks! I am planning on going with the Star contract. Like the idea of inset sleeves and wide back panel. Plus Star was based in Massachusetts where I live. I have GW Dubow 20960 the Star should be a good...

I am in USA.

I have a Star G1 which needs the knits replaced, looking for someone to do the job and use the original holes as close as possible. I have spoken with Diana at "Great Leather" who seem very knowledgeable and would do her best to follow the original pattern. Has anyone used them and or do you...

I have collected the following in the request for a great repro A-2 2 - Willis & Gieger A-2's from the early 80's 1 - Star G-1 1 - LW A-2 1 - GW A.J. Dubow 1 - GW on order The LW is going up for sale soon I think, size 44

I was thinking of buying a pair of A-10 gloves to go with my GW A-2. Either from HPA or Mash of Japan. Would like some opinions on which would be more authentic and/ or better quality. Has anyone purchased a pair from either company? Thank you in advance for your advise.

Just wish I did not have to wait so long! I wonder where the majority of his orders come from, USA, Europe or Japan?

JC said he had not problem shortening the sleeves.

Well after almost a years wait I recieved my first Goodwear jacket, A. J. Dubow 20960. I have already ordered another NOS triple marked Talon zipper in preparation for my next Goodwear A-2. I thought this would be the end of my quest. Now I find myself starting the process all over again! Is...

JC sent me a jacket to try on for size and it fit just right. I spoke to Vickie and she said John had no problem shortening the sleeve length. No way would I let anyone but John work on this jacket. His craftsmanship could not be equaled, in my opinion.

I will post some pictures soon! I have been looking at old pictures of aviators wearing A-2 jackets. It is quite amusing looking at the fits, especially one of the Dolittle raiders. A tall guy with sleeves up to his elbows, just about. We look for exacting authenticity in jacket reproduction but...

I recieved my new GW 20960 today, ordered in late September. It has been well worth the wait, John is an artist at his craft without question. The only concern I have is the sleeves seem a little long. When my arms are held straight down I get that dreaded tunnel look. Will this become less as...

Thank you all for the input, it is down to the 2960 or 1775 Dubow. Leaning more towards the 1775 since hide and zipper would be historically correct. Still like that collar stand detail. John does not list any history or characteristic on this model, anyone have any info to share? Thank you.