The Japanese book "Suit Up" shows a few late-model L2B jackets without the waist snap tab.
Right you are, sir!I'm also guessing that it is a non-issued jacket as the spec tag lacks a DSA or DLA number.
AF
I believe those figures refer only to the lining. The shells have been 100% nylon from the start.The L2B lining/shell is made from appr. 35% wool/ 65% rayon/acetate, from what I remember at least up to '73.
The percentages vary +/- 1%.
I haven't checked if 100% nylon L-2B's have also been issued (maybe after '73?).
I assume the shoulder straps were deleted at the same date?The waist tab was deleted in 1965.
Here's an attempt at a detailed explanation:I assume the shoulder straps were deleted at the same date?
^ Thanks for the detailed explanation. I keep poking Atticus Finch over on Fed Lounge to write a book on nylon flyers jackets from the 1950s to the 1970s, since he knows a lot about them, is retired and has time, and has a big personal collection himself. But he ignores me. I don't believe exists a comprehensive, detailed book on the subject in English, which is a real shame. Only Japanese books, untranslated. Maybe you'd like to have a go at it? ha ha
The pleasure was mine, and thanks to Dave for starting the discussion. It's been awhile since I've felt an urge to participate meaningfully on VLJ, and to do so is refreshing.Thank you very much for that info...I'll be passing on a B-15 that looked suspiciously like an Alpha 'Vintage' Series model. Confirms a discussion had over @ the FL.