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tibor

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From the first time I saw this I thought, what oddly cropped photos. It didn’t even register as an A1 to me until I looked closer. I don’t know the rules of ebay selling, but after this many weeks (months?) I’d have updated/augmented the pics in the posting.
 
Skyhawk

Skyhawk

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That it is interesting jacket. It's not your standard A-1. I have discussed this jacket before. The key difference is the lined collar knit. Also I would have to go over my notes, but I think 8 button front. 6 mains and 2 instead of the snaps at the bottom. Also the pocket placement is different. The original jacket this was based on must have been a test jacket or a limited run, or possible private purchase. It was being used as a flight jacket though so a it being a contract jacket is certainly probable.
 
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Skyhawk

Skyhawk

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tibor said:
From the first time I saw this I thought, what oddly cropped photos. It didn’t even register as an A1 to me until I looked closer. I don’t know the rules of ebay selling, but after this many weeks (months?) I’d have updated/augmented the pics in the posting.
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I suspect that since the pocket placement is different than a standard A-1, the seller cropped the photos at the point where the placement, in relation to the waistband, is not visible. Maybe they thought it wouldn't sell. If they knew what the jacket was and marketed it accordingly, it probably would sell. That's the funny part.

Shifty, yes. However, this may point to the fact that the seller does have the jacket in their possession. They could take the photos and edit them. Unless they found the photos online. First time I seen the photos though
 
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Thomas Koehle

Thomas Koehle

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only the fact that each of the jackets is in a different size would make me kind of wondering - as long as it is not a dealer it is quiet unusual ...
 
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Erwin

Erwin

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This would be good to discuss directly with the seller and ask for more detailed pictures and additional information. Looks like this seller is aware of how rare this item is.
 
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TWU

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it's ebay you are covered by evil bay
if you are not happy just return it through ebay all covered!
 
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jimmy greene

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The same good wear A-1 from two different sellers on e-bay
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