Rutger
Well-Known Member
Brand new one with single patch from 71st Bombardment Squadron Tactical, name tag (still without a name thankfully) in plastic holder and ranks of major on shoulders.
Size is extra large. I won't remove the patch (would have liked it even more without it) because it will leave a telltale track of small holes.
Fit is fine, but what a heavy jacket it is. Considering it is an intermediate jacket and the L-2 is a light weight jacket, the difference is quite large if compared with a CWU-45 and a CWU-36. I have an MA-1 from the late sixties which would be an ideal step between the B-15D and the L-2.
The heavy filling and rather wide arms make notable tunneling of the arms inevitable, my guess is that the filling is not sewn to the wrists where it meets the cuffs.
The overall feel of the jacket is that of hight quality, it's certainly not flimsy stuff.
I'm not sure about the feel of the Alpha reproduction, it would be interesting to have them compared I think. Maybe the Alpha will have a cut and choice of materials that is more aimed at today's fashion and comfort wishes?
I'm very happy with it, bought it on Ebay-Germany, and the price tag of slightly over $300 including shipping is well worth it.
I've added a picture, will in the future add some wearing it so others may compare how it fits and if they like the style of it.
Rutger
Size is extra large. I won't remove the patch (would have liked it even more without it) because it will leave a telltale track of small holes.
Fit is fine, but what a heavy jacket it is. Considering it is an intermediate jacket and the L-2 is a light weight jacket, the difference is quite large if compared with a CWU-45 and a CWU-36. I have an MA-1 from the late sixties which would be an ideal step between the B-15D and the L-2.
The heavy filling and rather wide arms make notable tunneling of the arms inevitable, my guess is that the filling is not sewn to the wrists where it meets the cuffs.
The overall feel of the jacket is that of hight quality, it's certainly not flimsy stuff.
I'm not sure about the feel of the Alpha reproduction, it would be interesting to have them compared I think. Maybe the Alpha will have a cut and choice of materials that is more aimed at today's fashion and comfort wishes?
I'm very happy with it, bought it on Ebay-Germany, and the price tag of slightly over $300 including shipping is well worth it.
I've added a picture, will in the future add some wearing it so others may compare how it fits and if they like the style of it.
Rutger
