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  1. Brettafett

    Original G-1 and A-2 knit

    Was wondering, the knits on original G-1s would normally have been wool right? I can imagine that they were replaced as they wore out with whatever was available... So knits on originals today may not always be period authentic? Especially from earlier periods like the M422as from WW2 and G-1s...
  2. Brettafett

    Eastman M422a 42 F/S

    Can't help but bring to everyones attention. Looks like a fantastic bargain, for the right person. Too small for me or I'd be all over it. Search for : EASTMAN LEATHER JACKET M422A BROWN BEAUTIFUL on Ebay.co.uk Good luck
  3. Brettafett

    Cockpit Forrestal (without patches) with tags size 40 - UK only

    Hello gents I received this jacket a few days ago, but unfortunately it does not fit like I hoped it would. I think I may just be too skinny. That said it is a military cut/ trim jacket. Jacket is the same as the 100 Missions G-1, without the mouton collar. And yes, its a special jacket, very...
  4. Brettafett

    Horizon Designs - jacket alterations and bespoke creations

    Hi guys, I wanted to put this info in its own thread, as I found it really interesting. www.horizondesigns.co.uk/home.html I was referred to Donna by the guys at Eastman Leather. She used to work for Cirrus UK, making jackets. She does alterations, renovations and can make up bespoke jackets...
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    Seal Military UK - Budget A-2s and G-1s

    Hi guys, So I contacted Kevin at www.sealmilitary.com/product.php?s=58&p=23 Thought I would post the info, as its quite interesting. These jackets actually 'look' pretty decent, esp for the price!. There is some good feedback in the comments section also... A-2s, G-1s, , B-10s, Deck Jackets...
  7. Brettafett

    Lifestyle & Heritage Leather jackets UK - G-1s etc...

    Anyone heard of these guys? http://lhco.co.uk/Men-s-Flying-Jackets-c18/ Claiming to have a G-1 from original patterns... two options, mk1 for £139 and the mk2 for £199... Have A-2s and others also... Have sent email, no reply yet.. The mk2
  8. Brettafett

    Cockpit 100 mission G-1 or Forrestal size 40, anyone got one?

    Hi gents, Keen on a Cockpit Forrestal. Looking for measurements of these jackets in a size 40 (38 or 42 also)... Top Gun Hero, 100 missions and Forrestals should all be same pattern... Thanks in advance
  9. Brettafett

    Son of Stagg London - ELC jackets Sale

    Hi gents... just doing the gentlemanly thing and posting a 'heads up'... Popped into Son of Stagg the other day, they still have a couple of ELC jackets high up on the shelves. I tried on a Monarch A-2 size 40 or 42 XL, fantastic leather... would fit someone 5'11 or 6 ft beautifully! Also tried...
  10. Brettafett

    AVI A-2 jacket size 40

    Hi all, reviewed this jacket recently. Have decided thats its just not the right fit, I am just too skinny around the waist/ chest area. It has not been worn since trying on and for the photoshoot ;) So still new, packaged in original packaging and ready to move to a new home. SIZE 40...
  11. Brettafett

    AVI Leather seal A-2 Jacket Review (pic heavy)

    Hello everybody, A while back, while in Denmark, I contacted Morten at AVI Leathers (www.avilthr.com) and we talked ‘A-2’s. So, keen on a seal version, I was lucky enough to get my hands on one of these jackets. Thought I’d post some info. First impressions... not bad at all. Well presented and...
  13. Brettafett

    Eastman Roughwear 1401 A-2 jacket

    Hello gents, Testing the waters (before Ebay). I need to fund another purchase and the only way to proceed is to let this stunner go. Its in better than perfect condition, even prompting Gary Eastman himself to take a pic of it when I visited them at the pop up store in London recently. He said...
  14. Brettafett

    Kong Island A-2 jacket

    Check out the John Reilly's A-2 jacket in the latest Kong Island trailer. It actually looks pretty good, as far as film A-2s go (no comment about the film ;). Next question - who made it?
  15. Brettafett

    Has anyone ordered a jacket from Japan?

    I was wondering if any of you fine worldly-wise gentleman have ever imported a jacket from Japan/ Global Rakuten/ etc... Specifically interested at Avirex Japan jackets... Who did you use? What was your experience? Any advice?
  16. Brettafett

    How many jackets have you owned?

    So, I did some jacket history and math last night. I compiled a list of the jackets I have owned over the years, and was slightly shocked to discover .... 28 jackets! Gosh :confused: A-2 x 19 (plus x2 try-ons), G-1 x 2, B-10 x 2, Wested Indy Jacket x 1, an Alpha CWU-45/P and MA-1, an original...
  17. Brettafett

    Rogue One

    Anyone else super excited for this? Trying not to get too giddy, but from the trailers and what I have read, I have high hopes for this.
  19. Brettafett

    Eastman Roughwear 1401 A-2 jacket - Holy Grail!

    I am happy to report that I have recently taken possession of my umpteenth A-2 jacket and can finally say, “we have a keeper folks!” Jimmy Stewart’s A-2 (as seen in You Gotta Stay Happy) has always been ‘the standard’ for me. And even though I have been through various ‘contracts’ from...
  20. Brettafett

    Aviation Leather of Denmark

    www.avilthr.com Anyone had any experience with AVI Leather of Denmark? Seem to offer A-1, A-2, B-3, Irvins etc... Interesting - Another player... :eusa_clap Actually already one on Ebay: Looks like a Monarch... ? What do you recon... A sample jacket...
  21. Brettafett

    ELC Monarch 23378 A-2 jacket

    A-2 Leather Flying Jacket WW2 reproduction. Monarch 23378 Leather A-2 jacket,*made by Eastman Leather Clothing of the UK. Brand NEW in box and with tags. Received new from the UK factory, a few weeks ago. Now in the Classifieds ;( Eastman is arguably one of the best...
  22. Brettafett

    Eastman Monarch size 40L BRAND NEW

    Received this incredible jacket just over 1 week ago, still has tags and box. New vintage Havana hide, incredible stuff. Size 40 Long. I am 5'10, 72kgs/ 154pounds, chest width of 39.5" - you can see how it fits. Measurements are pretty accurate, as follows: ARMPIT TO ARMPIT Front: 22” ARMPIT TO...
  23. Brettafett

    Goodwear Russet HH jacket pics request

    Gents, If anyone would like to post pics of their current/ recent russet HH GW A-2 jackets, I would be most grateful. My numbers up and I am thinking russet with mid brown knits... But... what about the golden knits... and other options. My samples seem to have gotten lost in the postal...

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