Good Wear Security Aviation Togs 46.

[Southoftheborder]

Finishes tomorrow. Not very big but he might be bad at measuring.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/40488515...-b2cd-d60e7480cae4|iid:1|vlpname:vlp_homepage

 

[B-Man2]

Great jacket … and a better example of why you can’t go by the size label when purchasing these types of jackets . You must know your measurements and the jackets measurements . In this particular instance the jacket is marked a size 46, but the measurements are more indicative of a size 44.

 

[Micawber]

Someone wanted it..

 

[Southoftheborder]

Yes it went for a good price and the Security Aviation ones do get good money. But this seller sold two GWs for less than half of that each only a month ago.

 

[Bewear88]

Back up for sale. Tempted - but the measurements are odd.

 

[mulceber]

Apart from being more in line with a 44, the only thing that looks odd to me is the sleeve measurement seems a bit short. But the seller may be measuring straight down, instead of following the arc of the sleeve.

 

[Grant]

Sleeve length isn't too bad at 25", but the 24" back length including knits makes it very short in the torso. Definitely made for someone on the shorter side. From what I've read and photos I've seen, pre-war A-2's were cut long in the torso, so this makes it even more odd.

 

[mulceber]

Good point.

 

[mulceber]

BTW, JC just emailed me and said the measurements posted are WAY off. Pit-to-pit is more like 24.5-25 inches. I've asked if he's got the other measurements in case someone here is tempted.

edit: shoulders should be about 19.5 inches, sleeve length about 26.

 

[Grant]

BTW, JC just emailed me and said the measurements posted are WAY off. Pit-to-pit is more like 24.5-25 inches. I've asked if he's got the other measurements in case someone here is tempted.

edit: shoulders should be about 19.5 inches, sleeve length about 26.

Cool, but what about the back length?

 

[mulceber]

Couldn't recall off the top of his head, but he's 6'1", and it fits him about how you'd expect, so definitely a fair bit longer than 24 inches.

 

[mulceber]

Here's the current auction link, for anyone that's interested:

Goodwear A2 Security Aviation Togs Size 46 | eBay

Condition is Used. Superb rare reproduction of a very rare and original first contract of the A2 by John Chapman…. stunning jacket … lightweight and comfortable…gorgeous supple horsehide leather in a lighter shade of russet as is typical of the early A2’s….

www.ebay.com

 

[ButteMT61]

Damn nice looking jacket! I really like that color too - don't see it often.
I doubt I'd ever buy another A-2 not made FOR me. They're just too finicky on my body...
Someone could get a great deal though.

 

[B-Man2]

Really would like to know the correct measurements on this one. Anyone been able to find them ?

 

[saucerfiend]

Really would like to know the correct measurements on this one. Anyone been able to find them ?

Look at Jan's post.

 

[Southoftheborder]

It sold the second time for not far off half it did on the first go - £660. I wonder what happened because the original buyer must have had his bid in right at the beginning.

 

[Pilot]

It sold the second time for not far off half it did on the first go - £660. I wonder what happened because the original buyer must have had his bid in right at the beginning.

My 0.1 ct .. IMHO..seller got burned with 2x shill-bidding.

 

[MN228]

I just bought it and have paid the seller

Missed out the first time it was auctioned but I have to assume the original winner didn't pay up so it was relisted for sale

 

[B-Man2]

I just bought it and have paid the seller

Missed out the first time it was auctioned but I have to assume the original winner didn't pay up so it was relisted for sale

Please show us some photos when it arrives

 

[MN228]

Please show us some photos when it arrives

I will of course