Recent content by 3onamatch

This is actually a great A-2 photo. Do you have the original?

I've got an A-2 that I love, but it seems the waistband is just too tight. Leather bunches up quite a bit at the back bottom. I'm thinking the waistband may have been sewn on too tight, but before replacing it, I want to see if anyone here could offer any tips. Btw, the jacket is two years old...

Hey all. Title pretty much says it: I'm curious how many A-2's were made in total during WWII--all contracts combined. Who out there knows?

I'm also in the market for a good reproduction WWII nametag. Who do you guys recommend. I'm particularly looking for an antiqued tag of a similar darkened hue to the one shown here, as opposed to the bright new leather color.

Sorry, "rust" knits.... Rust is also a shade of orange.

Hey all, I realize that most of the photos taken back in the day were black and white, but has anyone ever actually seen a period pic showing an Aero jacket with the orange knits? Or even the Dubow purple? It occurs to me I've only ever seen these in repros. or new pics of old jackets. I wonder...

Re: Security Aviation Togs, "Hyklas" jacket for sale on EBay Great jacket. Like that cap, too. What cap is that?

Another thing to consider when buying an ELC jacket (besides the oddly shaped collar) is the fact that they apparently will no longer do alterations for customers. I recently tried to order a jacket in a 38 short, instead of the 38R offered, and was told shortening sleeve and torso length was no...

What does the current victory seal look like in comparison to the original batch?

Fantastic jacket! Wow, it looks so much different from the original test jacket in your previous post. Did the color lighten up as much as it appears in the pics? On my monitor at least, it appears to be regular seal instead of dark seal.

Very Nice! What leather is that?

Hey guys, Just checking back into this post, as I have been traveling for the past few days. Thanks for all the compliments and great feedback! The jacket looks even better in the flesh. I'm loving it. And my wife is loving all the great comments on here. She's pretty awesome. No more jackets...

The other day, much to my shocked surprise, my wife presents me with a belated anniversary gift: a Good Wear A-2! Rough Wear contract 1401-P in Ultra-Vintage Dark Russet Goatskin with the new toasted brown knits. This jacket is truly marvelous. Hats off to Mr. Chapman. The leather is my favorite...