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Anything and Everything A-1

zoomer

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That's not a nice cat.

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THIS is a nice cat. :D
 

zoomer

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airfrogusmc said:
Tacos anyone? Tastes just like chicken...
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I got yer chicken right here, pal.

Obligatory A-1 pic: Willis & Geiger "Contract 10048" modeled by yers truly.
(10048 was the zip code of the World Trade Center. :shock: Dunno whether W&G had an office there or not.)
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zoomer

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That's not a bong.

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THIS is a bong.

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This is another Bong.

What I have is just a high class hookah. Yes, I pay for sax.
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Obligatory A-1 pic:
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Sorry. Out of jackets.
 

zoomer

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2 pix from the book Aviation in the U.S. Army 1919-1939:
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A-1s with the traditional Army breeches 'n boots were quite dashing. By 1930 the AAC had largely abandoned the look - only Patton ever wore an A-2 with breeches.
Even in the 20s a looseness of uniform prevailed in the flying ranks - notice the officer in Class A's, surely a very dark olive color rather than the WWI-type mustard greens.

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Question Mark story here. It's a big deal keeping a plane airborne for a week at a time even today - in 1929 it boggled the mind.
Spaatz was filler pipe officer and more than once was drenched. But they got supplies on ropes - hot meals, clean skivvies, even a tin tub to bathe in. And the A-1 was there.
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L.L. Bean catalog, fall, 1933. The "Cape Leather Blouse" in Champagne Tan is all leather, has side buckles and a "Cossack style collar." It's $8.50. And it's washable!
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zoomer

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Whoa nellie, does that look like a swell way to travel. Info on car? jacket? driver???
 

zoomer

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impressive...

Now late 'Bay news:
Someone paid dang near the price for brand new on this US Authentic A-1.
(I know this 'cause I took the retail price and subtracted $50 for my high bid.)

Now why would these be worth nearly as much (or more?!) pre-owned from Joe Blow than straight from Shaul and fitted to your request?
Is it the promise of a little bit of break-in character?
Or just the competitive drive to Win It? After all, any moax with 4 bills to spend can order one. No challenge there.

Get me that red job up there and my competitive drive will be satisfied for life.
 

sgbailey2002

Active Member
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Question Mark story here. It's a big deal keeping a plane airborne for a week at a time even today - in 1929 it boggled the mind.
Spaatz was filler pipe officer and more than once was drenched. But they got supplies on ropes - hot meals, clean skivvies, even a tin tub to bathe in. And the A-1 was there.
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A little side note:
I own the propellor off Spaatz SE5 from WWI, it is on display at an air museum in CA. Has a silver plaque on it with the info. My Grandfather got it in the 30's.

Back to A-1's, it's the only jacket I don't have yet, will go good with my 1930 Chevy truck.

SGB
 
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