Swedish_Pilot
Member
Hi!
I wonder about the differences between A-2 and M422a/G-1 flight jackets when it comes to wear and colour changes?
Seeing a lot of pictures of original jackets and repro jackets, used A-2 jackets in my opinion often look very threadbare, where almost all edges (and other areas exposed to chafe) have lost their colour or at least gotten a lot lighter shade than the original colour. But old M422a/G-1s often look like they have a more uniform colour. Off course it's possible to see that they are broken in and well used, but the colour often seems to stay on.
What's your opinion on this?
Are there any fundamental differences between A-2s and M422a/G-1s when it comes to the tanning process etc.?
Best regards,
Swedish_Pilot
I wonder about the differences between A-2 and M422a/G-1 flight jackets when it comes to wear and colour changes?
Seeing a lot of pictures of original jackets and repro jackets, used A-2 jackets in my opinion often look very threadbare, where almost all edges (and other areas exposed to chafe) have lost their colour or at least gotten a lot lighter shade than the original colour. But old M422a/G-1s often look like they have a more uniform colour. Off course it's possible to see that they are broken in and well used, but the colour often seems to stay on.
What's your opinion on this?
Are there any fundamental differences between A-2s and M422a/G-1s when it comes to the tanning process etc.?
Best regards,
Swedish_Pilot