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  1. Brettafett

    FS - Headwind HL Block M422a Brand NEW! For Sale

    Hi there, I have just received this jacket, and reviewed it here. https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/headwind-hl-block-m422a-pics-review.94173/ Its brand spanking new, only tried on for fit. Took roughly 8 weeks to build... Unfortunately, it a bit long for my liking and would like to see...
  2. Brettafett

    Headwind HL Block M422a Pics & review

    Hello all, Recently took possession of this HL Block M422a, made by Mr Steve Sellers (Headwind Mfg). Steve has done a fabulous job cloning this contract, its a ridiculously good jacket. The quality it as good as it gets, materials and components are the best they can be, the attention to...
  3. Brettafett

    New Catch-22 mini series - George Clooney to Direct

    This looks exciting. 6 parts... If done well, can expect some great period set, airplanes and A-2 flight jackets.This looks exciting. 6 parts... Some decent actors involved. If done well, can expect some great period sets, airplanes and A-2 flight jackets. I believe one or two well known, top...
  4. Brettafett

    Anyone own a recent ELC Star A-2 size 42?

    Hi gents, Looking for 'actual' measurements and fit feedback for a size 42. Thanks in advance
  5. Brettafett

    M422a replacement knit options?

    Hi gents, Any experience with replacement waistband knits from Larry over at Flightjacketknits? Particularly the single ply M422a type. Mr Steve Sellers from Headwindmfg is making me an M422a and I am vacillating between ‘authenticity’ and ‘longevity’. ‘Authenticity’, being the std single ply...
  7. Brettafett

    RARE NWT Vintage Willis & Geiger Navy G-1 Flight Jacket 42 Long

    One size too big for me, but someone should seriously look at this... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RARE-NWT-Vintage-Willis-Geiger-Navy-G-1-Bauer-Flight-Jacket-M-422-1940-42-Long/112840232932?hash=item1a45cd4fe4:g:nKEAAOSw9LlajfLW
  8. Brettafett

    FS - Repro WW2 487th Bomb Squadron Patch

    Brand new and unused. Repro WW2 487th Bomb Squadron Patch (a2jacketpatches) One of the coolest looking WW2 BS patches out there. This is a full size patch, made by Sean Collins of a2jacketpatches (he makes for Eastman, Bill Kelso etc). The design is printed directly onto the leather, using...
  9. Brettafett

    Hurricane - WW2 movie about 303 squadron

    Following the success of Dunkirk? Looks intense. Based on actual events... Hope they do a good job of it.
  10. Brettafett

    Eastman M422a AVG tribute jacket 42 Long

    Received this jacket recently, only worn three times, twice to take the fit pics, so its essentially brand new, with all the original packaging. I wanted an authentic as possible M422a AVG tribute jacket and Eastman did a top-notch job. Goatskin is incredible with lots of character and grain...
  11. Brettafett

    Original 1965 Star Sportswear G-1 Flight jacket - immaculate - FOR SALE

    From the Vietnam era. Original 1965 US Navy goatskin G-1 jacket (Top Gun) in immaculate condition. Completely original jacket with all original parts in pristine condition. NOTHING you need to do to this jacket, but wear it. The goatskin leather is soft and supple, with no holes, scratches or...
  13. Brettafett

    Cleaning the inside of an A-2/ G-1 leather jacket

    Hello gents, Regarding the cleaning of an A-2 or G-1 jacket, bought secondhand. This may have been covered many times before, but this is the first time I have really looked into it. Tried to do a search, but have come up spare. So, assuming one buys a secondhand jacket, the leathers fine, but...
  14. Brettafett

    My old lost Worlds Dubow size 40

    This is for the benefit of a fellow lounger looking at picking one of these up... This was a size 40... I am 5'10+ 158pounds/ 72kgs approx... It was a touch roomy on me, but not much… It was a lovely colour, loved the collar, well made and yes, strong, The leather was a bit thicker than most...
  15. Brettafett

    EASTMAN Leather M422a with leather AVG Blood Chit 42L

    Just received this spectacular jacket. What makes this jacket special is the genuine leather AVG Blood chit, hand made by Sean Collins (who makes all of Eastman's and Bill kelso's leather patches)... Made to correct dimensions and specifications and sewn on by Eastman... Now in CLASSIFIEDS.
  16. Brettafett

    EASTMAN Leather M422a AVG 42L • NEW

    Apologies, but no longer for sale. Thank you. EASTMAN Leather M422a with leather AVG Blood Chit 42L Just received this spectacular jacket. Its BRAND NEW in every way, only tried it one a couple of times. With box, tags, etc... What makes this jacket special is the genuine leather AVG Blood chit...
  17. Brettafett

    AVI LTHR BRONCO A-2 Jacket Review & Pics

    Hi loungers, I have been looking forward to this jacket for some time now, ever since I first got wind that AVI LTHR had acquired an original WW2 Bronco 29191 and were going to copy the pattern and add this A-2 to their original maker line. Finally, an affordable original maker A-2 jacket? Is it...
  19. Brettafett

    Did any of the AVG wear A-2 jackets?

    Hi all, One question I had, which has never really been fully answered, was... did any of the AVG wear A-2s? Clearly, yes... Almost all pics show M422as, and these mostly seem pretty baggy (I know they received a consignment from the States, so not much choice there)... Then later with the 23FG...
  20. Brettafett

    AVI LTHR 55J14 G-1 Jacket Review & pics

    A while back I reviewed an A-2 from AVI Leather and had asked them if they planned to make an G-1/M422a in the near future. The response was something like… watch this space. Well, I did… and am pleased to present to the Lounge my latest acquisition. An AVI Leather version of the classic 55J14...
  21. Brettafett

    M422a Fried Osterman Original WW2 jacket

    Owned by a friend of mine, I have kindly offered to put it on here for the folks on the lounge to get first dibs, as its going on Ebay shortly... I have seen this jacket in person and tried it on, so can say that its a beautiful jacket. Its still in super condition, some odds and ends, but as...
  22. Brettafett

    G-1 Jacket original WTB

    Hello all, a short while ago, I stumbled upon a vintage (1970s) G-1 size 40 in a vintage store here in London going for a sneeze. I tried it on and it was spectacularly comfortable, the lengths were even perfect! Which is unusual. At first it seemed in decent condition, just needing a bit of...
  23. Brettafett

    Airshows UK 2017 - Who's going?

    Hello everyone, Is anyone attending any of the Airshows in the UK this season? Personally, I will be at Air Tatoo at Biggin Hill and my favourite, Duxford Flying Legends. (possibly also one of the later, Autumn shows, but not sure yet). If anyone is going to any of these, pm me, it would nice...

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