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  1. Jaguar66

    Made in China - Monarch A-2 repros

    It is tagged a 44 but it fits like a 40, (after the shrinkage). Pit to pit = 22 1/2" Sleeve = 26" Should-shoulder = 19" Length in back (collar seam to end) = 25" Front flap = 23 1/2
  2. Jaguar66

    Cirrus A2: What are your opinions?

    It has been said that the only reliable way to tell horsehide from cowhide (steerhide), is by doing DNA testing. They can be so similar looking. So I have heard from by others who know more than me.
  3. Jaguar66

    In pictures: modified Aero M422a, 30s HB, Stockman

    I love unique jackets. This one looks great.
  4. Jaguar66

    Made in China - Monarch A-2 repros

    My sad experience with Spearhead. http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?53978-FS-New-Spearhead-Militaria-A2-Seal-Brown-Horse-Hide-sz-46&highlight=spearhead Here are pictures of the 2nd jacket sent to me. The jacket is so stiff, it stands on its own. As you can see, the color spray has...
  5. Jaguar66

    My Gibson-Barnes Navy G-1

    I normally wear a size 40 or 42. I ordered a size 40 G&B civilian A2 in black goatskin. The 40 was too large for me, so I exchanged for a 38, and it fits great.
  7. Jaguar66

    Leather conditioner for new A2 repro jacket?

    I bought an Aero FQHH Halfbelt in brown, and it came to me not broken in, and very stiff, and a size too large. After hot water/drying procedure, I applied Pecards, and it is now very pliable, flexible, and loose and looks broken in, and fits me much better. I too like Pecards. It always...
  8. Jaguar66

    Sleeve length on Aero Goat

    I always thought goat would not shrink much, but after applying the water treatment to a goatskin Gibson & Barnes jacket, I have to report that it will shrink quite a bit. If after a while the natural wrinkling at the sleeves doesn't bring the sleeve length to the desired level, wet the...
  9. Jaguar66

    New Blade Runner Movie NOT a remake!

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sftuxbvGwiU
  10. Jaguar66

    AAF Decal on an A-2

    Buzz Rickson website loves decaled jackets
  11. Jaguar66

    Dark leather flight jackets with green knits: any opinions?

    I also like the green knits. I have also seen light tan, navy blue, and gray colored knits.
  13. Jaguar66

    AAF Decal on an A-2

    I have applied the MASH decals myself. Using the kit from MASH Japan. Its not hard. The kit is 5,500 yen. Includes 3 decals. This is on my ELC 27752 http://www.mash-japan.co.jp/oversea/eng_moc/collection/aaf_decal_wet/index_eng.html
  14. Jaguar66

    ELC Pearl Harbor Time Worn A2 fit

    Looking at these pictures, points out a problem I have noticed with ELC jackets (mine as well as yours in these pictures). The knits are flimsy, and stretch out way too easily. The jacket would probably feel like it would fit better, if they had tighter knits, they would allow the cuffs to be...
  15. Jaguar66

    Eastman A-2

    Here is my negative experience with Spearhead http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?53978-FS-New-Spearhead-Militaria-A2-Seal-Brown-Horse-Hide-sz-46&highlight=spearhead+a2 I would not use hot water on this jacket
  16. Jaguar66

    Best Aero original contract A-2?

    I own a few ELC A2s and they are all cut fuller, for some reason. I have some Goodwear jackets, and the Monarch, and Doniger are both slim in the torso/body.
  17. Jaguar66

    Goodwear Acme 38-1711-P

    I am in the same camp as Butte. I can't help but feel you would feel more comfortable if you had a longer, and slightly looser fitting jacket, like these WWII fellas in these pictures of actual WWII personel in their A2 jackets, (these are posted on Johns site). Just my opinion...
  19. Jaguar66

    Dubbing, Mink Oil, Sno-Seal, etc: The Boot Treatment

    I once bought a pair of Pivetta Italian made leather, heavy hiking boots, and before I went on my first hike, my brother, an expert backpacker, said I should use sno-seal to keep the boots from getting wet on a long hike were about to do. It did make the boots water proof, however, the leather...
  20. Jaguar66

    Customer experiences with Aero Leather

    Nice jacket
  21. Jaguar66

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  22. Jaguar66

    gibson barnes a-2 jacket

    It varied, or varies. Especially with the particular jacket maker. The contracts were so varied. I know, for example that some of the Roughwear contracts tended to hang over the shoulder more. Here are some pictures of actual airmen and you can see that just about every jacket looks...
  23. Jaguar66

    What Was the #1 Song on the Day You Were Born?

    Here is your video on 78 RPM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-C8byo0ZQs

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