ausreenactor
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Still lots more for Jorge to acquire for 'us'.It looks like Jorge has it all
What jacket(s) are you wearing at the moment?
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London Cabbie
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Dmitry, how did you get this jacket? Was it simply a case of trawling through EBay and what condition was it in, did you have to change cuffs etc..?
ausreenactor
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Is thia your beverage spot?
Flightengineer
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Hi, this MA-1 was discussed a little earlier here and you will find answers to your questions here (starting from post # 13)
Would you refurbish an original?
Many of the originals I’ve seen — in Gary’s book, for example, or this one for sale on the Bay — look to be degraded past the point of daily wearability. Some have broken zippers, holes in the lining, shredded knits or even patches of leather missing. Would you refurbish an original? Replace...
www.vintageleatherjackets.org
If you need detailed photos of the jacket, let me know I can post it
London Cabbie
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Yes please.
Flightengineer
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with pleasure
Would you refurbish an original?
This is something worthy of more than a year's efforts! Dude!! Back to topIc, nope, wouldn't refurbush this! :cool: Is his first jacket an L-2B or L-2? L2B I think. If necessary, I can provide better photos of this MA-1 jacket. But again, I didn't find anything on the net. If you find a photo...
www.vintageleatherjackets.org
mulceber
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More or less!
What with COVID, we’re limited to the places that are being very responsible and that we really like, which narrows down our options considerably.
Edward
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A splendid sneak preview of an early fall this week! This morning a lovely 68º with 12mph NNE winds... a low of 53º tonight!!!! Will be low 70s with overnights at mid 50s until thrusday so taking advantage by donning my Bronson Chinos, Dragonboot rough outs and a GW J.A. Dubow... its cloudy, breezy ... perfect for a short walk over to Home Depot to get a couple of things whilst lookin' all 40s and shit....
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Edward
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down to 145 lbs. not sure exactly how.. tape worms maybeJacket looks like it was made for you.
Perfect fit ... and lookin trim.
I don't eat a lot.. I eat but small portions and mostly chicken, bananas, apples grapes and some cheese. I don't get fancy with my meals any longer. no point. just fill the hole and get back to work... so that's keeping me trim. the jacket feels so great and I just don't want to take it off!!!!
ausreenactor
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Looking slick! Jacket rocks. Background rocks!A splendid sneak preview of an early fall this week! This morning a lovely 68º with 12mph NNE winds... a low of 53º tonight!!!! Will be low 70s with overnights at mid 50s until thrusday so taking advantage by donning my Bronson Chinos, Dragonboot rough outs and a GW J.A. Dubow... its cloudy, breezy ... perfect for a short walk over to Home Depot to get a couple of things whilst lookin' all 40s and shit....
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Who did the patch?
Edward
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its a leather 85th FS, 79th FG patch by RoyalCrown32 superbly done and put on by previous owner Silver Surfer
Spitfireace
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Thought I'd try on the BR B-15 this morning. Gloomy day looking like fall in Vancouver. Two weeks of smoke up from south Oregon and California has made air quality toxic last two weeks. This jacket feels like wearing a warm blanket. 100% gabardine and lined with 100% alpaca. NOS Conmar 1945
zipper. The only jacket more authentic is the real issue.
Spitfireace
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Nice! I was looking at posters like you have in the background on ebay. There's a guy with some nice reprints. The real deal is of course expensive, but even buying the reprints and buying a frame is not cheap.A splendid sneak preview of an early fall this week! This morning a lovely 68º with 12mph NNE winds... a low of 53º tonight!!!! Will be low 70s with overnights at mid 50s until thrusday so taking advantage by donning my Bronson Chinos, Dragonboot rough outs and a GW J.A. Dubow... its cloudy, breezy ... perfect for a short walk over to Home Depot to get a couple of things whilst lookin' all 40s and shit....
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Edward
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I don't recall if I got that reprint off eBay or Etsy but its really sharp and on thick paper with vibrant colors. I have sincevseen 2 originals of that image on eBay but yes, I think they were over $500. I would love to get others one day. but like you say, you have to then factor in the frame as well. I usually try to hit a sale at Hobby Lobby or Michaels. or use their 50% off one item coupon to offset it. not the best frame in the world but for a repro it works just fine.
I do have one original that I paid $400.00 for. hit all the right points for my USAAF man cave... B-17s, A-2 jackets and its a recruiting poster dated 5-16-1942. it has a few minor issues but has character. I look at other originals and sometimes think about it but then I realize I have nothing left in the refrigerator and need to put gas in the car.
Spitfireace
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I call that patina....lol
mulceber
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Sweet! I love the look of the B-15. Cracking good jacket you’ve got there.
Edward
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exactly. the glass reflections make it look worse than it actually is. there is minor water stains on the left side and a few at the top but otherwise is decent shape. I often wonder where it was originally posted. probably a college campus or high school somewhere.
Spitfireace
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Is that really 99 dollars US?
