Recent content by Richard W.

I didn’t know if the two companies have anything to do with each other. Does Aero Scotland use tags with the NY address?

Aero Leather of Beacon, N.Y. Was a big supplier during the war, but that looks like a commercial postwar work/moto jacket

Tag should be on the wind flap, which he didn’t photograph.

Appears to be a commercial jacket from India. This one on ebay is similar with a Danton patch and a C-47 theme on the back, but a plain collar. Label says India. https://www.ebay.com/itm/173853445693 This one on Pinterest, too: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/my-posh-closet--454300681166547769/

I think, ideally, you should find a store where she can try one on to get an idea of sizing and fit before you order something that you may not be able to return. Or, is this meant to be a surprise gift?

Been on ebay for 22 years, and they used to be strict about sellers adding extra, false, words to listings in order to trick buyers into looking. ”Keyword spamming”, and I don’t like it. Seems they don’t enforce it any more.

Mission markers. They are eyeballs. The “Snoopers” were the 111th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron and all the a/c carried that noseart.

Beautiful collection. TY for sharing it.

It looks great. I think an original deck jacket should always look like it’s been worn for hard work. Paint, grease, frays and all. And $200 isn’t what it used to be…

The top hat variant of the 23rd FG emblem is accurate. The P-40E at the Air Force Museum is painted to represent Bruce Holloway’s aircraft.

Yeah, Army reg is to have it zipped to the 2nd shirt button from the top. Navy says at least 3/4 of the way up. can’t locate the reg for the USAF, but it’s certainly something similar. If you’re wearing any jacket or coat, it has to be zipped or buttoned.

”Some of the most notable films featuring the A-2 flight jacket include "Top Gun" (1986), "Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark" (1981), "Easy Rider" (1969), and "The Aviator" (2004).” I wonder why the AI would be set (is “programmed” the right word in this case?) to be so specific...

Haven’t watched the movie since I saw it in the movie theater, and I don’t recall noticing some of the bizarre patches. There’s one for the battleship New Jersey? LOL

It’s a Class B uniform item, and it’s required to be always zipped up. Not sure why they even put a knit waistband on it if it’s just going to hang like a poncho. Also authorized for wear with civilian clothes (!) with the insignia removed.