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    N2B – dated 1961

    Thanks for the replies. Th size is a medium – I am a 42-44 and it fits me fine with room to move. There is no AF roundel on the sleeve and never was one. I’m not sure about this but I think I read somewhere that towards the end of the 1950s they stopped automatically putting the roundel on as...
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    N2B – dated 1961

    Last week I was in Brick Lane and went into Rokit (Vintage Clothing shop). They usually have the odd military jacket and the stock rotates fairly quickly. Anyway, I was looking through the racks and saw a coyote fur collared nylon jacket. This is a N2b (the waist parka with split attached...
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    Service quality at Eastman

    I would defend Eastman everytime. I sometimes have an issue with the hides they use and some detailed thing but they are very nice people to deal with. I see Gary regularly at the airshows and down at Beltring where he sometimes has a small stall. I know his Dad used to answer the phone and...
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    Zipper on G-1 should I replace

    Yes Atticus, you are not far off my line of thinking. I don’t think I would sell this as it is a rare contract and I like the fit and condition. A compromise may be that I put a Talon Bell puller on it as the zip is the same as a Talon anyway and the stopper box is very generic. If I...
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    Werber Sportswear G1 just arrived!

    Thanks for this info – the sleeves are a perfect length for me as is the length of the jacket. I think the 7823 contract had proportionally longer arms than the earlier G-1s. I have 3 M422a, 2 AN6552 and 2 55j14 and these all have shorter arms which I personally prefer. The jacket that has...
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    Zipper on G-1 should I replace

    Hi everyone, I think I know the answer to this but wanted some other expert opinions. I have a Werber Sportswear 7823 contract which I recently bought off ebay. The pics were not great but it was very cheap and the jacket is magnificent. Everything is original except the zipper. This...
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    A2, which of the 5?

    I spoke to JC a while back about reproducing an original I have – it is an Eighth AF named jacket to Robert Stalker (there is a thread about this jacket elsewhere on the forum). John actually called me on my mobile following an email I sent and we discussed the jacket. It is the no name...
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    A2, which of the 5?

    I have to say that IMHO the new Japanese horsehide that GW use is fantastic. I have had Eastman, McCoy, Aero and Buzz Rickson and none compare to the character of John’s jackets. The others are all very good but there is really something old world and special about GW jackets. I have a...
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    Questions About the United States Navy Peacoat

    I have had a bit of luck over the years with pea coats. My first was a late 1950s 8-button with some slight mothing on the underside of the left lapel. In the last 2 years I have picked up 3 10-button WW2 coats from Camden Market and Rokit in Brick Lane. The most expensive was £60 and one...
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    G-1 Collars

    I have been told that the other reason for fading was the high salt content in the air/at sea. I have a few original M-422a, AN 6552 and G-1 jackets and all except for the cagleco have a faded honey rust colour to the mouton. The Cagleco is unissued so this may explain the dark mouton - the...
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    New Jacket Fan Just Joined

    Updated jacket collection Thought it high time I updated the jacket collection: Some have gone to better homes, others kept and many new additions: Repro USAAF Buzz Rickson Aero Leather 1938 pattern A-2 Real McCoys Japan Real McQueen (v.hilts) Real McCoys Dubow russet hh Real McCoys G-1...
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    ALMOST MINT STAR SPORTSWEAR A2

    I had the pleasure of seeing this jacket in the flesh at the weekend and it really is stunning. Even better than the wonderful pics! Andrew really is a great authority on A-2s and Irvins – his research is second to none and he deserves to find these beauties as he really does appreciate them...
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    AN 6552 by H&L Block

    Hi Dave, yes I still have the jacket. I am no good at pics but must master this as I have loads of jackets that need to be shown. I will try and sort this out but I am away on business a lot. The Cagleco I have is in mint unworn condition – the only fault being that our friend mister moth had...
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    Eastman Horsehide Leather Quality; Consistent?

    I too have owned many eastman A-2s over the years and have never had a problem with the quality. Remember the originals vary as well even within the same maker and contract. Some are thinner than others but I do not believe Eastman would sell an inferior product. In this highly specialised...
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    Werber Sportswear G1 just arrived!

    There is another one on ebay right now but it is a lot more £ and not in as good condition. Just do a search for G-1 on ebay.com and it will come up. I would say it is as good as Pritzker or H&L Block in terms of goatskin. I am always wary of buying from the states (particularly the west)...
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    Werber Sportswear G1 just arrived!

    Hi everyone, Having not bought much recently, I took a gamble on a G-1 on ebay. Images were terrible and slightly out of focus but I took a punt on it. Arrived today and it is absolutely incredible! The jacket has had a patch and nametag removed but apart from that is in incrediblely good...
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    NEW ELC CABLE A2

    Looks like a great jacket Andrew. Unfortunately I could not make it to Duxford at the weekend due to family stuff going on but well done on your purchase. I still have not had an opportunity to properly wear my original A-2 but hope to get along to Beltring next week where it will get a good...
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    Original painted A2

    Update Hi everyone, Just to keep you all updated on the latest: Following this post, I have had a couple of emails from a chap claiming to be Robert Stalker’s brother. He enquired about the jacket and asked if I would let him have it. I can’t help being a little suspicious about this...
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    Original painted A2

    Apparently Robert Stalker has a brother who is still alive? Hi everyone, Not been around on the forum for a while due to other committments. I have had an email from someone who says he is Robert Stalker’s brother. He has some information regarding his last mission so I have emailed him...
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    AN 6552 by H&L Block

    Hi Andrew, having problems getting decent pics at the moment so if you don’t mind, could you post the pics you have? Thanks, Bob

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