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  1. Brettafett

    What are your sunglasses of choice?

    I wear AO Aviators, Rayban Caravans and have a pair of Oakleys. (btw if anyone wants a pair of Rayban Caravans, new with box, please let me know. I have a spare pair. Looking for circa £50)
  2. Brettafett

    Goodwear Jackets why the attraction

    I'm one of those passionate guys... But honestly, if you are a 38 or 40, get one of Platon's Dubows. I wear a 40 long ELC and GW, a 42 original and funny enough... a 42 in Platon's Dubow and BK's A-2s (Dubow and Roughwear). My Dubow from Platon sits side-by-side with any GW I have owned.
  3. Brettafett

    Goodwear Jackets why the attraction

    Many good points and thoughts, and after owning A-2s from everyone, incl a WW2 original and 3 GWs... (Well, almost everyone... except the Japanese makers, although handled and tried on many times. No thanks). As far as top tier A-2s... GW, ELC, BK and Platon all sit side-by-side on top rung of...
  4. Brettafett

    (Help) Looking for Entry Level A-2

    WPG for an A-2.... Please no. No offence. Platon's Dubow, if it fits, is hands-down the best A-2 jacket buy on the planet. Not sure about getting any VAT back though. Do check out Headwind. They have a number of A-2 offerings slated for 2020, a couple original maker and one budget. I am certain...
  5. Brettafett

    B-10 flight jacket damaged by American Dry Cleaners

    Its been almost a month since I received this jacket back. I have tried to iron the CREASE out, but its still there. As for the PIN HOLES, the cotton twill is too tightly woven for one to fix these. They will REMAIN forever, and the value of this jacket has fallen flat! One can clearly see the...
  7. Brettafett

    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    Enjoying being back at work after Xmas with Platon's Dubow... Damn good A-2!
  8. Brettafett

    Help with this Cockpit G1 sizing

    I am your height, 39.5" chest and 160lbs approx. I have had a few Cockpit G-1s, a couple of originals and high end repros etc. Cockpit's 100 Mission G-1 is great jacket, look for one in a sale and you score. There are a number of online vendors who offer them on sale and price match. I would not...
  9. Brettafett

    B-10 help!

    Thanks for the feedback gents. Will take all the advice on-board.
  10. Brettafett

    Help Me Find a Modern A2 That Fits

    Jared, drop 5 Star Leathers an email -www.fivestarleather.us They make a couple of different A-2 type jackets. The goatskin looks the best. They have a Doniger type A-2 version, looks nice. Not top-tier accurate, but very wearable. Send them pics or links of what you want... They will customise...
  11. Brettafett

    B-10 help!

    I sent my ELC B-10 in to American Dry Cleaners for Ozone cleaning. Just to give it a freshen up. Jacket was collected in a plastic bag and appeared fine. Brought home and hung up. Next day I took it out, planning to wear it, and it was then, I discovered a nasty dual safety pin-hole and creases...
  13. Brettafett

    Bronson Black Friday sale

    Bronson is having a Black Friday sale - 20% off everything. No code, just check out. 4 days only... Thats approx £111 for a perfectly fine thank you B-10! All incl. Lots of other jackets and gear... And right there, Ive blown the Xmas budget...
  14. Brettafett

    2019 Midway Movie Wardrobe A-2 M422a G-1

    Saw the film on Friday and really enjoyed it. I was not expecting much, after Pearl Harbour and Redtails, but was pleasantly surprised. Yes, CGI heavy, but there simply would be no other way to make this. No Dauntlesses about or WW2 Carriers etc. Flight sequences were thrilling! Certainly not...
  15. Brettafett

    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    Bronson B-10 2019
  16. Brettafett

    What's your favorite leather (Poll)

    For A-2s... Bill Kelso's Liberty Horsehide. Platon's Italian horse (don't think its Vicenza) is nice also. My seal Dubow to all appearances incl weight, feel etc is almost identical to a seal WW2 Aero original A-2 I once owned. Eastman's hide can be great, depending on the batch. It varies...
  17. Brettafett

    WTB - A2 Size 40 or 42 (GW, BK, ELC, BR)

    Took it off the F/S pages... BK Dubow 42 new. I normally wear a 40 or 42. Will pm you.
  19. Brettafett

    WWII Era Jacket -Any Info?

    Hi there, Thats quite a piece of history. Looks like an Aero to me. You may have better luck finding more info here - https://www.vintageleatherjackets.org These guys are more focused on WW2 flight jackets than civilian jackets.
  20. Brettafett

    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    No pics today, but my AVI A-2 (2019) is getting a lot of love this week.
  21. Brettafett

    How many new jackets do you have coming (and how many potential ones)?

    Bronson just dropped a bunch of 'new' or updated jackets... B-10s, Deck jackets etc...
  22. Brettafett

    Any reputable persons who can modify a leather jacket in London UK?

    Try Byson Leather, and also Donna Howard of Horizon Designs...
  23. Brettafett

    Rayban Caravan Aviators Sunglasses with G-15 lenses MINT

    Bought these NEW, worn only a few times. They are in NEW, MINT condition, sold with original box, case and cloth... Model code: RB3136 001 55-15 Originally launched in 1957, Ray-Ban Caravan sunglasses are a streamlined, geometric model and an alternative to the classic Aviator Sunglasses...

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