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    What pants go with the A-2?

    I usually wear 1944 Levis: https://www.levi.com/US/en_US/levis-vintage-clothing/levis-vintage-clothing-for-men/1944-501-original-fit-mens-jeans/p/445010072 However, I will also wear, on top of some of the reproduction chino trousers mentioned, more modern chinos from O'Connells...
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    What did WW2 pilots wear under their A-2?

    Layers you'll see among the cabin crew (who had the benefit of the heaters) in 1943 when wearing A2s would be: -Drawers & Undershirt -Wool Long Underwear (sometimes two pair) -Wool trousers & shirt (occasionally I've read of two being worn) -Sweater -A4 Flying Suit -Scarf -A2 -Flying Boots (B6...
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    Repro A-2 Jackets with Hard Use--Let's see yours!

    This is a Goodwear Leather Company J.A. Dubow Mfg. Co. Order No. W535-ac-27798 made in Seal Brown Horsehide that was purchased by me back in the early Autumn of 2009. In that time it has been my go-to jacket and has braved everything from Boston winters to trips to the U.K. and India. As you...
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    Another fantasy jacket from Buzz Rickson this time NASA

    Personally, I have always preferred the browner mouton that one sees on B-10s and B-15s. The extremely light, almost white, mouton to me always looked cheap and extremely un-military. However, I understand that other's mileage may vary. Of the two you posted, I definitely like the look of...
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    Another fantasy jacket from Buzz Rickson this time NASA

    I have several Buzz Rickson products, I like them. Something that puzzles me about this, as well as previous spats regarding Buzz Rickson products, is that each one could very easily and definitively be resolved on Buzz Rickson's part by taking a photograph of the Original Garment they were...
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