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    Current USAF Issue A-2s

    Thanks, Doctor! I am loving the jacket more than I anticipated! I appreciate the jacket for what it is...a very well made current issue A-2. If I want the WWII look, I have my Eastman for that :cool:
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    Current USAF Issue A-2s

    I have tried on the current G&B A-2 jackets at their store in El Cajon and they fit larger than my Cockpit jacket. The G&B jackets are cut really disproportionally large in the body and short in the sleeves and body for me. I really tried making G&B work but their cuts just don’t match up with...
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    Looking for an A-2 (Help)

    Wow, a 27 inch back length still too short? I wonder if it is because the waist knit is really tight? Only reason I could see for that. $60 posting one-way is a bit rough, especially if you have to send something back. The best advice I can give is keep an eye out on eBay in your area or...
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    Looking for an A-2 (Help)

    It is quite frustrating isn't it? I ordered two size 40s from Amazon and they fit differently. Not to the extent you described, but one was a little longer in the body and a bit narrower in the shoulders than the other one. I have also seen greater variations on their milspec G-1s - some have...
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    Looking for an A-2 (Help)

    I know some people knock the Cockpit current USAF A-2 Jacket with being roomier and not true to the WWII design, 3 piece sleeve, with handwarmer and inside pockets. However I was lucky to come across one in a size 40 last week on Amazon for about 40% off retail and one on eBay in size 42 for 60%...
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    Current USAF Issue A-2s

    I know some people knock the Cockpit current USAF A-2 Jacket with being roomier and not true to the WWII design, 3 piece sleeve, with handwarmer and inside pockets. However I was lucky to come across one in a size 40 last week on Amazon for about 40% off retail and one on eBay in size 42 for 60%...
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    Proper G-1 Jacket Fit?

    Thanks! It almost makes me want to keep an eye out for another one on eBay in the future and do the collar swap you did on yours!
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    Proper G-1 Jacket Fit?

    Thank you, sir!
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    Proper G-1 Jacket Fit?

    @4444Design - Thanks for the kind note! I was weary of the Top Gun G-1 for a while but after putting it on it was a lot cooler than I thought it would be. No one really mistakes me for a pilot so much as they admire the jacket. The only jacket I own 2 sizes of in the same model is the Cockpit...
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    Proper G-1 Jacket Fit?

    Well said @Stlawrence ! The more I think about it, the less I think a leather flight jacket should fit perfectly trim. It's better to have some room versus it being perfect with no room for the smallest expansion. I think if you are in-between sizes, it is always best to go up to the next size...
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    Proper G-1 Jacket Fit?

    I'm on the central coast - this was taken in San Simeon just north of Hearst Castle. This section of PCH is in great condition, low traffic, large radius curves and not too high above sea level. I still haven't ridden south of Santa Barbara and into LA or Orange County yet. I can't quite bring...
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    Proper G-1 Jacket Fit?

    I won’t lie...feels pretty damn cool to ride with the TG jacket up and down the Pacific Coast Highway. I'm wearing chest and back motorcycle armor underneath.
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    Cockpit G-1 Top Gun Heroes Jacket

    I won’t lie...feels pretty damn cool to ride with the jacket up and down the Pacific Coast Highway. I'm wearing chest and back motorcycle armor underneath.
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    Cockpit USA Flying Tigers A-2 Jacket

    Thanks for the information @Brettafett So wierd regarding the Cockpit sizing! Good to know their HH offering is good. I think an A-2 jacket like this will be on my list for next year, so it will give me time to think about what route I want to go. In the meantime, I am about to pull the...
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    Cockpit USA Flying Tigers A-2 Jacket

    Anyone have any experience with this A-2? I was thinking about pulling the trigger on this eventually, but not so sure about the fit and quality of their HH offerings. I currently have their USAF Modern A-2 in a size 42, but I think I will be selling that one soon as it fits too baggy and likely...
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    Belstaff Indiana (Indy) Jones Jacket

    I just got back my Belstaff Indy jacket from my tailor. She did a good job of lengthening the sleeves as much as possible! There was 1 inch of material to let out. The length is just about spot on now. Now that the sleeves are correct I really love this jacket. It looks great with khakis and my...
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    Cockpit 100 Mission G-1

    I think Cockpit used to put "The" in front of "Cockpit" on their earlier jackets from when they switched from Avirex to The Cockpit. Of course I am speculating a bit, but all the Cockpit jackets since I started buying them in the past 2 years all just say "Cockpit" on the label. I might write...
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    Cockpit 100 Mission G-1

    Interestingly I found the Cockpit 100 Mission jacket on the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum website: https://airandspace.si.edu/collection-objects/flight-jacket It is listed under the "MEMORABILIA-Popular Culture" item type. I'm thinking it was used in a movie. Definitely can't be a...
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    Proper G-1 Jacket Fit?

    Hey everyone! I don't know if any of you are on Cockpit's e-mailing list, but they are supposed to have a special "suprise"/promo for July 4th starting July 1st. If their past July 4th e-mails are any indication, they will have 25% off of their Heritage Collection. The Heritage Collection can be...
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    Proper G-1 Jacket Fit?

    Thanks @Brettafett ! I am quite pleased with the TG jacket. It holds a special place in my G-1 collection - definitely a conversation piece. You may still want to consider getting one! I am quite frankly shocked Cockpit wants to charge you a premium to get a non-patched version. It seems as...

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