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  1. Brettafett

    S. H. Knopf Mfg. Co.

    Looking forward to Headwind's No-Name (S.H. Knopf) 42-18236-P A-2 repro. I had one of John's (GW) way back. Had an unusual offset collar, easy fit. Was a great jacket.
  2. Brettafett

    Bill Kelso Dubow 27798 Seal Liberty horsehide Size 42 Long F/S - New with tags

    Still for sale.
  3. Brettafett

    AVI LTHR Bronco A-2s on Ebay NOS

    Another Forum member drew my attention to AVI LTHR's Ebay shop front. Looks like they are moving their 'older' stock of V1 or V2 A-2s (arguably the more 'accurate', versions), for a SONG!!!! Besides Platon's Dubows (on another level of authenticity), these A-2s must be THE best deal on the...
  4. Brettafett

    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    Seal Liberty BK Roughwear 23380 today. Phone pics are tricky, colours on the right is relatively accurate.
  5. Brettafett

    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    Grabbed the AVI A-2 today. This is the 2019 version (currently still on website). Very light and comfortable A-2. I had the slightly darker seal knit, replaced with seal knit from MASH. Byson UK did the work, which was… ok. I don’t think this version is as Bronco-esque as the V1 and V2 jackets...
  7. Brettafett

    What Was The Last Movie You Watched?

    Not the last, but recently watched ol' Jimmy Stewart's You Gotta Stay Happy again. What a classic! Plus, some great footage of Jimmy wearing his original WW2 Roughwear 1401 A-2 in the film.
  8. Brettafett

    Bronson MA-1 review

    Yes Its easy. Bought a few jackets directly from them. Took about 10 days to 2 weeks to arrive to me in the UK, with no added import duties or anything.
  9. Brettafett

    Help to choose a A-2 horsehide jacket

    If you are not too concerned about super authenticity and accurate details... Another option is AVI LTHR - www.avileather.com/shop/ I have had a few of their Bronco A-2s over the last couple of years, the last version is one of my go-too jackets, I love it. Not 'uber' accurate when comparing...
  10. Brettafett

    Bronson MA-1 review

    Cheaper directly though Bronson, you get 5% off your first purchase and free worldwide postage (and easy returns). Done all the above! Am sorry I missed their Black Friday sales in Dec last year! That MA-1 is calling me. HJop[e they do a later version Tanker.
  11. Brettafett

    Help to choose a A-2 horsehide jacket

    Ah, there you go!
  13. Brettafett

    Help to choose a A-2 horsehide jacket

    I had a LWs Dubow. Nice enough jacket, robust and solid. I liked the colour of the horsehide. However, this jacket is not in the same league as BK or Platon's Dubows. Leather was heavy and thick, and lacked bit of character. Worth a look maybe, but unless you can snag one really cheap, why? When...
  14. Brettafett

    Help to choose a A-2 horsehide jacket

    Weren't Morgans Japanese? Nice enough jacket, but the one in the pic, the leather looks flat and lifeless. Even my Cockpit Government issue A-2 has more character than this.
  15. Brettafett

    FQHH - How much sleeve shortening I expected?

    After over two dozen horsehide A-2 repops, I have found consistently the sleeves shortened by 0.5 to 1" after some wear. A number of these has std sleeve length to begin with, which is why I now order my jackets with a bit of added length. After wear these A-2s fit beautifully. I have found this...
  16. Brettafett

    Help to choose a A-2 horsehide jacket

    Excellent source and many reviews.
  17. Brettafett

    Help to choose a A-2 horsehide jacket

    100% agree After years of buying and wearing A-2s, owning from almost everyone, GW, BK,ELC, AERO, Platon's, LW and many others... plus owning one original WW2 A-2.... Have to say that Platon's Dubow above is a no-brainer. For the price its the best deal out there for a high-end...
  19. Brettafett

    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    Bill Kelso Roughwear 23380. Seal Liberty, mid brown knit.
  20. Brettafett

    Bill Kelso Dubow 27798 Seal Liberty horsehide Size 42 Long F/S - New with tags

    Bill Kelso Dubow 27798 size 42 Long F/S - New with tags. The jacket was received just before Xmas and was only tried on for fit and photos. Still retains tags, certificates and packaging. Seal Liberty horsehide is a gorgeous chocolatey mid brown, with lots of grain and character. Olive drab...
  21. Brettafett

    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    BK Dubow 27789 (size 42 long) today. This one above is a smidgen longer than the one below, received a couple of months ago. Both Seal Liberty. Both 42 long. This one below will go for sale soon. EDIT: Now in the Classifieds!
  22. Brettafett

    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    Bill Kelso RW23380 recently arrived. Better pics forthcoming of this and, my BK Dubow.
  23. Brettafett

    What else do you collect, obsess over, and/or display addictive tendencies towards?

    Diecast WW2 airplanes. Have a nice highly detailed Matchbox Collectibles collection. Hobby Master, Gemini Aces and Corgi to name a few. Also some rare Sc-fi collectibles... display models etc.

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