Excelled A2? Just got this .

[SnappyHat]

Hello all ,
Got this off ebay last week . size 54 although Im more of a 50 to 52 . Wasnt finding much in that size choice
so I jumped on the 54 . I can wear a sweater (or 2 ) under it .
First impressions its heavy, I mean not just due to the amount of material due to size 54 but
just lifting arms can feel the heft.
Its certainly windproof and doesnt breath its almost like wearing a closed bag when zipped.
Went out in our cold No Calif 45 degree weather and I was on verge of sweating.

So I bought this because I just got a bug about getting a dark brown flight jacket and knew nothing about it.
While waiting for it to be delivered I started reading up on them and stumbled upon this forum. Read a lot
and learned a bit but I still cant figure out what this is exactly in terms of repo or contract made.
Based on the label is it a 98 or a 2002 or a 2006 or none of the above? I havent found any info or post here or elsewhere
that breaks down a label line by line so I am clueless on that . Any thoughts would be welcome.
Thanks

 

[SnappyHat]

I see people always seem to ask for fit pic and so.

 

[B-Man2]

Hi Snappy
Welcome to the VLJ Forum . You have a civilian version of a USAF A2 jacket. Military issued jackets have a different contract label and a DSCP label (Defense Supply Center Philadelphia ) . The lining is also made from different material. Here’s an example of the two labels for your review .

 

[SnappyHat]

Hi Snappy
Welcome to the VLJ Forum . You have a civilian version of a USAF A2 jacket. Military issued jackets have a different contract label and a DSCP label (Defense Supply Center Philadelphia ) . The lining is also made from different material. Here’s an example of the two labels for your review . View attachment 72493

Ah OK thanks . Is there any way to get a date from my label ?

 

[B-Man2]

Ah OK thanks . Is there any way to get a date from my label ?

Well it’s basically a reproduction label that’s put there to make it look like a military issued jacket. If I had to date it based on the label, it looks like 2006 . Others here may have a different opinion.

 

[SnappyHat]

Well it’s basically a reproduction label that’s put there to make it look like a military issued jacket. If I had to date it based on the label, it looks like 2006 . Others here may have a different opinion.

I see ok thanks again it does feel like its still newish with little wear . Does have a one panel back .
So reproduction label by a known contractor but real only during certain years? Ok now that brings up another
quick question, its still made by Excelled or is that another rabbit hole in figuring out?
I guess I need to contact Excelled. lol ok thanks again