We are in a loop. But it is only correct to express your preferences. I for one think that legitimate dress uniform though it is, the current USAF with mirror shine insignia and blazer cut looks less attractive than mall security and way less functional. I personally think they lost it when they relinquished the blue-grey shade of the 50's along with semi matte insignia. Others (not least the clothing procurement comittee) have a completely polarised vew from me and I cant fathom that but I naturally accept it.
The current A-2 is to the ww2 one what the M65 jacket is to the M43....
Handwarmer pockets are not true to original vintage spec and so neither is any current jacket sporting them, however useful that feature is. so its a real Jacket but not a real interpretation of a vintage A2.
The addition of extra pocket space by whatever method is not uncommon but it is a deviation from spec post manufacture. like the extra pockets added to the arms or skirt of patratroop jackets by a few members of the 506th PIR and just about every reenactor.
The current A-2 is to the ww2 one what the M65 jacket is to the M43....
Handwarmer pockets are not true to original vintage spec and so neither is any current jacket sporting them, however useful that feature is. so its a real Jacket but not a real interpretation of a vintage A2.
The addition of extra pocket space by whatever method is not uncommon but it is a deviation from spec post manufacture. like the extra pockets added to the arms or skirt of patratroop jackets by a few members of the 506th PIR and just about every reenactor.