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    Bronson N1 deck vs. NonStock N1 deck

    I find that Bronson jackets fit fairly snug, so yeah I would probably go a size up.
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    What jacket(s) are you wearing at the moment?

    Bronson B-10 while hiking
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    TO BE ?... OR NOT TO BE? .... A Tale of two B-10s

    Thanks for sharing guys, wonderful job!! That Eastman is a beautiful jacket. I've owned a Bronson B-10 for about a year and it's become one of my favorite jackets. I'd just add that it fits a little tighter than marked (like other Bronson products - definitely size up), and I share Brett's...
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    Jacket info/dating?

    Nice jacket! i have one from the same manufacturer and year (although yours is in better condition by far!) congrats!
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    Some repro patches from my collection

    Amazing work! Thanks for sharing. Absolutely love that 25th Ftr Sqdn job
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    Bronon C-2 Sweater

    I've had mine for about a year. No complaints, it's thin enough to layer but the knit cuffs keep it warm enough to wear over a tshirt. Fits true to size, maybe a bit small at first, but I think it's designed to stretch out a bit. Great sweater, not scratchy. Just be careful hanging it up to dry...
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    Nice period photos of A-2's

    ATC's 6th Transport Squadron, at the squadron bar at Chabua Airfield, Assam, India, 1943
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    CWU-36/45 questions

    Definitely go with the 36p for warm weather. The knits and construction (overall windproof-ness) ensure that it keeps you warm down to like 60 degrees F (16 celsius). It doesnt overheat that easily but doesn't breathe that well either IMO, probably for the same reason that it insulates heat...
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    Looking for a flight jacket...

    A year or two ago I found one on ebay for $50 too :eek: it's since become my go-to leather jacket. 1974 manufacture by Imperial Fashions Inc., missing the cuffs, replaced waistband, shoddy but functional zip replacement, and stitch repairs all over. It's definitely a beater, but honestly...
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    Reed Products B15a , finally at last !

    Looks like "2234AFRT" I've seen similar stencils on other 50s air force jackets. Maybe @oose could shed some light on this?
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    USAAF stationery Holy Grail

    Very cool!!!!
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    Looking for a patch

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    ORIGINAL WWII BRONCO 29191 TYPE A-2 (759th BS - 459th BG “Th’ Brokan Dollah”)

    Thank you for posting these! Great insight into life in America during WW2
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    ORIGINAL WWII BRONCO 29191 TYPE A-2 (759th BS - 459th BG “Th’ Brokan Dollah”)

    Looks awesome!!
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    Is this an original a2?

    The jacket itself looks original, but I'm not too sure about the patches and artwork. The patch ghost on the shoulder does look like it had a CBI shield on it at one point, along with another circular patch. The chest patch is for the 11th Bomb Squadron, which flew B-25's in the CBI for the...
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