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A-2 jackets in my collection

aswatland

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Pictures of most of the A-2s in my collection are in various threads in this section. Like most collectors I have up-graded jackets, sold some and bought others over the years. The photos below are of my current collection.

Aero W535ac21996 (1941) size 44 from the 528th Bomb Squadron, 5th AF
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Russet undertones are wearing through the seal top coat.
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Poughkeespie W535ac28560 (1942)size 44
The horse hide used by Poughkeepsie tended to be on the thin side, but varies considerably on each of the three jackets here.
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Poughkeepsie size 44
This example has has more russet tints to the leather.
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aswatland

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Poughkeepsie size 44 from the 570th Bomb Group, 8th AF
Not a re-spray job, just made from a darker batch of horse hide.
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Star Sportswear W535ac28557 (1942) size 44
This delightful jacket is in mint condition and has not been attacked by moths!
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Perry Sportswear 42-16175-P (1942) size 44
Another mint example. Sadly the original spec label was removed by the vet and had it replaced with a GW copy.
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aswatland

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Spiewak 42-18776-P size 42
This is a near mint example. The goatskin is is supple and strong.
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Rough Wear W535ac16159 size 44
This near mint example belonged to a captain in the CBI. I love the original patch, which is in superb condition.
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Rough Wear 42-1401-P size 44
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aswatland

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Rough Wear W535ac27752 (1942) size 44
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United Sheeplined 42-18777-P size 42 (1942)
This one has a Conmar zipper whilst the other has a Talon. The patch is from the 367th Fighter Squadron from the 8th/9th USAAF. This jacket is spray finished.
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United Sheeplined 42-18777-P size 42
The leather on this Sheeplined A-2 is thicker and shinier than the one above and is aniline dyed.
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aswatland

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David D. Doniger 42-21539-P size 42 (1942)
The goatskin is in great shape, showing no rot or damage.
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No-name-David D Doniger W535ac29971 size 42 (1942)
This jacket is in excellent shape and the contract is one of the rarest of all A-2 contracts awarded in the war.
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Dubow W535ac27798 size 44 (1942)
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CBI

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As I posted on VLJ, congrats on such an awesome collection. Must be loads of fun. Hey, I am a size 44 as well so leave a few out there for me to purchase!
 

Spoonbelly

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Beautiful collection. I have just one Cockpit A-2. I'm more into pea coats. I live right near Poughkeepsie, Beacon, and Newburgh. I didn't even know that back then they had those leather coat companies around here. I don't have to tell you that they are long gone.
 

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