Thanks for asking, Stand By. Other than the cozy warmth afforded by that sumptuous fur of the B-15D's collar, the insulation and related warmth of the bodies and sleeves are identical. On cold days such as today, I wear a scarf at my neck, which makes up, at least partly, for the absence of collar fur.
I hope this helps you!
@HPA Rep, Wow Charles! Thanks for posting that fit pic! That color wasn't popping at all in the stock photos earlier in the thread.
Now that really is what I'd call 'Blazing red'! I'm absolutely loving that!
Thanks @HPA Rep for the info.
I think I can make the xxl work.
I get compliments on the CPW-45 which baffles me some. It's very short. Almost paranoia short.
But that's from a life of clothing that was too small.
I love the old Apollo pilot jackets and this one looks really cool along with the story.
I have no issue wearing a bright red jacket. I gathered tonight that BR might consider xxl = 44 since their jackets all seem to max at that size.
It's not cheap. I'd hate to buy it and not be able to return it.
I'm assuming I can if it arrives and is too small?
I may wait until you post up pics of it. The other one helps tho. Thanks for doing that.
How long is your torso Butte? The L-2 and A's were perfectly long for my frame. A bit different but here was my 40.
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@HPA Rep - the Apollo's are great. I think others are looking at them as well, and I for one hope someone does them!
I've shrunk a bit, and I might be able to hit the xxl, but there's part of me that will be heartbroken (again since wife dissed it) if it's too small.
Probably worth a shot. My marriage will survive, but I can't stop looking at this dumb thing!
Now you're trying to talk me out? I'm going to need some tequila...I'll see if I can get you a cutting of the fabric and a copy of the photo of the F-89H crew. You can frame these and enjoy the visual and tactile experience, while saving five Ben Frankllin's and your marriage. ;-)
Some pics of the Apollo jackets.
I love these in either color. Just thinking about the studs that wore them is enough to sell one to me. But I'd have to think mostly unmatched, with the possible exception of the main NASA piece?
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@HPA Rep, In 20 years in Japan I have never seen one of these, either on the street or for sale in a store. I just searched the japanese internet, and I can find literally only a couple of places with the stenciled and patched version, but only in smaller sizes (maybe leftover stock from before?). No one has the unpatched version at all. It's pretty rare.
Thus:
Me: “Hey, check this jacket out, Hon’. How about that jacket for me? What do you think? You always tell me I should wear more colour other than earth tones and you’re always saying all my jackets look the same to you. I love it! Look at that red.”
WLP: “But you’ve just got a new jacket.”
Me: “Yes, but it’s not like this one. This one’s different.”
WLP: “How?”
Me: “Well, first, it has no fur collar. For one. And it’s red.”
WLP: “So it’s no warmer or anything? It’s … the exact same jacket?”
Me: “Well, no, not technically the same jacket …”
WLP: “You are not having another jacket. Now, rather than looking at something you're not getting, aren’t you supposed to be worming the dogs today?”.
The End
Sadly, I procrastinated a day too long. Hope the guys who got them love them - and post up pics.
Stand By, my friend, it does seem as if your size will be available next week since the customer who purchased two sizes is keeping the larger one.
You may begin the spinning of the wheels as to how this sneaks past the other half.