Just won this Protech A-2 Repro.UPDATED with picture

[deand]

UPFor $91 plus shipping, it looks pretty good in the photos. The pictures alone make my only other A-2 repro pretty sad looking in comparison. Looking forward to getting this one home.

dean

 

[442RCT]

Re: Just won this Protech A-2 Repro.

As a collector of 'orphan' A2s, I bought a used Protech off eBay about a year ago. It was goatskin and marked sz 42, and I was pleasantly surprised that it fit me really well, as I normally wear a sz 40. It's one of my favorite wearers.

 

[atkins]

Re: Just won this Protech A-2 Repro.

Congrats Dean, i watch that jacket too...a review would be awesome!

 

[navvet]

Re: Just won this Protech A-2 Repro.

You scored an A+ on that buy. Enjoy it!

 

[deand]

Re: Just won this Protech A-2 Repro.

Thanks for the positive words. Feel free to post pics of your Protechs in this thread, I'd like to see what's out there.







dean

 

[deand]

Re: Just won this Protech A-2 Repro. UPDATED with picture

Here's a shot of how I've modified the Protech. It is pretty slim fitting for a 46 Long. I wish the pockets weren't so high set. I also wish the lining was cotten, not the fake silk stuff that it is. The goatskin is very supple and not heavy, maybe medium to light weight. I like it much better than my other repro. Nice jacket for everyday wear. Nothing less than a Goodwear will really satisfy, though. Maybe an Eastman. I'll just keep watching Ebay for someone's cast off Goodwear at a much lower than new price. Hope springs eternal.

dean

 

[CHECK6]

Re: Just won this Protech A-2 Repro.

HOOOO Dean you're the winner ,i also bet on this jacket ,this jacket looks very well
congrats !!!!!!
FAB

 

[jack aranda]

Yeah, that's a good-looking A-2, deand. Looks sharp the customizing touches you added, too.

 

[Mac]

Looks good, Dean. The Protech president's father, Col. Jim Goodson, flew with the 133 Eagle Squadron and, later, the 336th Sq, 4th FG, 8th AF.

Mac

 

[zoomer]

Those eeensy pockets give it a hypervintage look...like some kind of a service test A-2 from before the first contract.

 

[deand]

Thank you, gentlemen. Your responses are appreciated very much.









dean