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"Brilliant work done by a true artist and great lady" is what that loosely translates into.

I had the ELMC Concho version. Apart from the concho itself, it is identical to the "regular" SFAD, including the 1938 stamp on the back of the collar. The pocket will have two vertical slits that the concho is attached to. I removed mine (I was after an SFAD originally) and the 2 slits didn't...

A bit late to the party, but wanted to point out the placement of the eyelets on the collar that the elastic strap connects to. They face forward, not backward. That would imply that the strap placed around the pilot's face would make sense.

Thanks gents. One step at a time, literally.

Bought this period picture on a second hand website. Stinson 108 and D1 jackets.

Yes, that is what it looks like. I used to own an Eastman SFAD and it had the 4 panel back unlike the stock B3. Looks like it was redyed and may have shrunk some in the process. Not a bad job in my personal opinion, but to each his own.

2004 R1150RTP. Mostly wear a M444 jacket riding it as it is nice and short and has elbow patches :)

I used to live near Saginaw in a little town called East Tawas on the lake. In winter, with the wind blowing off the lake, I was always more than happy to wear a B3 or an Irvin.

Finally nippy enough to bring out the 1943 Irvin.

Most definitely. I'll post whatever I find out about this jacket, good or bad!

I'll contact them and see if they have any info. Thanks B-Man2

Thanks! I think that the original label looked like this:

I bought this A2 some time ago. It is an original goat skin A2 that was apparently made for civilian instructors. The lining and knits have been replaced and although there definitely is wear and tear, the jacket itself is solid and still has a lot of life left in it. The label says it is an...

No worries, I understand fully. As long as it agrees with me. And yes, it was. I'll get my coat.

Hi John, yes it is! Sorry, I am not off to a good start it seems.