Star Sportswear A-2 size 44

[Silver Surfer]

yeah, the stars are falling outta the heavens. interesting to me is that all four members examples are made with the lighter colored hides, as against the darker hides more commonly seen.

 

[Juanito]

This is just awesome to see---my favorite contract.

 

[dujardin]

which unit for the Clarck's A2 ????

anyone to help

 

[Silver Surfer]

96th bs, 2nd bg, 15th af, i believe.

 

[Roughwear]

Here is a link to a size 42 Star which I sold in 2009. It has the order number 42-18245-P on the label rather than the more commonly seen AC28557 contract number on it.

http://www.vintageleatherjackets.org/threads/f-s-star-sportswear-a2-size-42-named-sold.5997/

 

[dujardin]

thankssssssssssssssss

 

[jeremiah]

awesome stuff guys. I wish there were more jackets out there for sale in my size 36-38.
just love the crazy grain and striations on those jackets showcased here.

 

[Brettafett]

Saw thus Star in person at Duxford last year (I'm sure it was this one).... Real class Andrew. Amazing!
Any 42 originals going, let us know.

 

[33-1729]

I bought this Star Sportswear A-2 in 2008 and here are some recent pictures, Star Sportswear had one contract with the USAAF for 30,000 jacket on 18th May 1942 and jackets were either labelled W535 AC28557 or order number 42-18245-P. Star A-2s rarely turn up for sale, but in the near mint condition of the one below, almost never. The jacket is 100% complete and even has its paper pocket tag with the number 484 on the reverse side. The knits are perfect as is the lining

Roughwear, I've looked at this a number of times and am just amazed it is so incredibly well preserved. Simply an amazing find. Congratulations!

May I please ask how you plan to care for it going forward? I'd appreciate any insight you would provide.

 

[Greg Gale]

Great photos, thanks for sharing. So interesting to see that lighter shade than ELC repros. I wonder if it's because of their age? Will modern ELC repros fade to a russet over time? Or is it simply due to the inconsistency of wartime productions?

 

[Steve27752]

Great photos, thanks for sharing. So interesting to see that lighter shade than ELC repros. I wonder if it's because of their age? Will modern ELC repros fade to a russet over time? Or is it simply due to the inconsistency of wartime productions?

It is highly unlikely that the modern repro would fade.

 

[MikeyB-17]

They’re that colour because that’s the colour the hides were dyed. Seal hides don’t fade to russet. The top coat can wear off revealing the base layer underneath, but that’s not fading. Some russet A-2’s were redyed seal during refurbishment, and the seal wears off to show the original colour underneath, but again, that’s a different thing.

 

[TresWillets]

I also have a Star A-2, but the tag in the pocket is long gone. It is size 40. Chet Willets was a liaison pilot in the 1st Air Commando Group. It is not quite in the same shape as Roughwear's jacket, but still in very good condition.
**PLEASE**, this is my Father's jacket!!! I am Chester A. Willets, III and my deceased Father was Chet Willets, Jr. I foolishly and regrettably sold this jacket in California, over 20 years ago, for I think $200. I would very much appreciate if I could get it back please. My nickname is Tres Willets and I now live in Simponville, South Carolina..can somebody help me on this please?

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[TresWillets]

I also have a Star A-2, but the tag in the pocket is long gone. It is size 40. Chet Willets was a liaison pilot in the 1st Air Commando Group. It is not quite in the same shape as Roughwear's jacket, but still in very good condition.

This is my father's jacket, which I would LOVE to get back, after foolishly selling it 20 yrs ago. Please help!!!
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[TresWillets]

I also have a Star A-2, but the tag in the pocket is long gone. It is size 40. Chet Willets was a liaison pilot in the 1st Air Commando Group. It is not quite in the same shape as Roughwear's jacket, but still in very good condition.
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I foolishly sold this jacket in the 1990's in San Luis Obispo, California...I would LOVE to get it back. I am Tres Willets, the son of Chet Willets Jr

 

[Centaurus3200]

Well, that is interesting. I hope something works out for you!

I foolishly sold this jacket in the 1990's in San Luis Obispo, California...I would LOVE to get it back. I am Tres Willets, the son of Chet Willets Jr

 

[B-Man2]

Don’t know what to say on this one...other than good luck with it.

 

[ausreenactor]

Put some feelers out on the jacket pages on Facebook, A-2 Appreciation Society, Suit Up etc...

Someone may have a link.

 

[TresWillets]

I also have a Star A-2, but the tag in the pocket is long gone. It is size 40. Chet Willets was a liaison pilot in the 1st Air Commando Group. It is not quite in the same shape as Roughwear's jacket, but still in very good condition.
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This was my FATHER'S jacket, and I have been trying to get it back please..does ANYONE know who has it please? Sincerely, Tres Willets aka Chet Willets III

 

[ausreenactor]

This was my FATHER'S jacket, and I have been trying to get it back please..does ANYONE know who has it please? Sincerely, Tres Willets aka Chet Willets III

Have you tried the Facebook pages?