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  1. Brettafett

    Cockpit Horsehide A-2 Jake Cutter's Flying Tigers tribute jacket F/S

    Cockpit Horsehide A-2 Jake Cutter's Flying Tigers tribute jacket - FOR SALE! This US-made Cockpit WW2 Government issue A-2, is a high quality horsehide flight jacket/ bomber jacket. The Mahogany seal brown horsehide shows the same natural creases, folds and graining details, as those worn by...
  2. Brettafett

    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    Bill Kelso Dubow!
  3. Brettafett

    BK Roughwear 23380 Seal Liberty A-2 REVIEW

    Thanks all! Yes, super happy. From years of arse-farting around with A-2s, I've finally nailed it. In fact, I have 3 BKs, this RW23380, and 2 Dubows (one will be moved on, the keeper has a touch more length)... All of these are seal Liberty and exhibit the same grain and character overall...
  4. Brettafett

    BK Roughwear 23380 Seal Liberty A-2 REVIEW

    Heres a nifty detail I forgot to add. Size tag found under the pocket flap.
  5. Brettafett

    BK Roughwear 23380 Seal Liberty A-2 REVIEW

    BK Roughwear 23380 Seal Liberty horsehide with medium brown knit and thread. I like the olive drab thread also, but I think medium brown is more authentic for this model. Received this jacket a few months ago and have worn it on and off, as much as possible. This is a great jacket! Probably my...
  7. Brettafett

    WTB: Goodwear 42-46

    Have that brand new with tags BK Dubow 27798 that'd be perfect for you Nick ;)
  8. Brettafett

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

    Brand new, unworn Bill Kelso Liberty horsehide Dubow A-2 for 22% less retail!
  9. Brettafett

    Why only Japan makes high-quality jackets?

    I have owned A-2s from everyone (well almost), including owning one original WW2 A-2. And those I have not owned, I have at least tried on and inspected... Further to the above... RM make the best A-2s? No. Are their jackets well made, with the best materials and components? To a degree, yes...
  10. Brettafett

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

    Ooooo, you'd need a 44 Long for sure!
  11. 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.
  13. Brettafett

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

    Still for sale.
  14. 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...
  15. Brettafett

    What Jacket Are You Wearing Today?

    Seal Liberty BK Roughwear 23380 today. Phone pics are tricky, colours on the right is relatively accurate.
  16. 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...
  17. 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.
  19. 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.
  20. 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...
  21. 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.
  22. Brettafett

    Help to choose a A-2 horsehide jacket

    Ah, there you go!
  23. 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...

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