Recent content by RayR

Good observation, Ken. I am an actor and have seen my share of wardrobe and it didn't cross my mind, but it could be. I know the jacket is very old and horsehide. It certainly appears to be of the WWII era to me. John Chapman (Goodyear) offered that it could have been a flight trainers jacket...

There are so many knowledgable people here...I hope 1 or more of you might give me some insight into this jacket. You can see it's a WWII A-2. Probably civilian or a trainer by my guess. There is no X-pattern on the shoulder. It has a top and bottom snap with no collar hook. It seems to have a...

Looks much better with the new sleeves and correct color patch (I'm told the original was painted on). This is just a throw-together snap shot:

That's right. When I told Wested about the problems they were very apologetic and took the jacket back and replaced the sleeves. And I put the decal on this time my self. Oh, and they also payed for return shipping which was very thoughtful. It is quite expensive since I am in the US

Indeed, and it gets worse. Garcia Aviation had found the darker style in old stock and was kind enough to send 2 for the price of one...as a safety. I personally cut of the U S ARMY AIR FORCE words off so they couldn't make the mistake of including it, and I sent both...one for back-up...

I hope this doesn t multi-post. I just tried from an android phone and an iPad and nothing shows up. I have completed my Col. Hogan jacket from Hogan's Heros. I had it made by Wested Leather using all the slightly off specs as I could determine from studying pictures. The material is not...

How the hell does he have 2572 sales & 100% Positive Feedback :?: :?: :?:

Cool. How would you describe this one: stamped? painted? foil? on leather? cloth? What's your take?

I don't know Jacket Patches. Is that a person, a company? can you provide a link or more info, please?

I have looked everywhere I can think of...I would sure appreciate some help finding leather rank insignia to sew on the epaulettes of an A-2. In particular, a pair of silver USAAF Colonel eagles. And if you have any pictures you can share, it would be a great help. I have found Eastman sells...

And it sold: US $236,100.03 [ 119 bids ]

This auction says "Officer" Bancroft Flighter, but I think its Enlisted based on the missing officer braid. Am I right or wrong? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Orig-WW2-Army-Air-Corp-Officer-Bancroft-Flighter-Crusher-Visor-Cap-Hat-Pilot-NR-/351379727694?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item51cfdd254e

Everything fits but the price :o

Must be worn with the collar UP ;)