My well worn ELC Roughwear 1401 A2 Jacket

[fleet16b]

This pic could have been taken during the 1940's but in actual fact is only 2 weeks ago.
I am sitting in my 1940 Fleet Finch 16R wearing my ELC A2 and my vintage helmet and goggles
My buddy took the shot when I was not looking , then played around with his photoshop a bit.
The early style tinted pic brings out just how worn my A2 is

 

[STW]

Great photos. And nice jacket too.
Thanks.

 

[kampkatz]

Would you be able to post a photo of you in flying gear standing next to your marvelous flying machine so we can appreciate the full aircraft? It would be much appreciated.

 

[fleet16b]

Would you be able to post a photo of you in flying gear standing next to your marvelous flying machine so we can appreciate the full aircraft? It would be much appreciated.

It may take a while but I will try

 

[EmergencyIan]

Great photographs! The A2 ain't too shabby either.


- Ian

 

[fleet16b]

Thanks everyone for the kind quotes.
To see some more detailed pic of the jacket and the airplane, go to the "Display Case section then to thread titled " I was born in the wrong era"

Enjoy the pics

 

[grrrrreeeeeg]

Nice pix indeed.
Can we have some detailed pix of your A2 1401 please ?
By the way what color is the thread?
will try to put a pix of my beauty as well (don't know how to actually)

 

[fleet16b]

As requested here are some new pics of my ELC A2.
I have close to 1000 flight hours on it now and it shows,
The last pic is of me and my 1940 Fleet Finch 16R. A WW2 trainer that flew with the RCAF. This is the same type my Dad instructed on during the war, so that make me a 2nd generation Fleet Finch pilot

Left armpit front

Left arm

front

Left arm rear showing wear from rubbing in the cockpit

Back view showing wear from my shoulder strap and buckles

Collar close up

Left shoulder front

Right shoulder front

Right arm rear

Right pocket

Overall front view

 

[fleet16b]

Would you be able to post a photo of you in flying gear standing next to your marvelous flying machine so we can appreciate the full aircraft? It would be much appreciated.

Don't have any of me in full flying gear believe it or not.
I 'll have to do that some day.
Here are two full views of my airplane
and her stats:

Built:1940
Type: Fleet Finch 16R
By: Fleet Aircraft Company , Fort Erie Ontario Canada
S/N: 397
RCAF #: 4494
RCAF History: Taken on strength in 1940 and was assigned to #4 Elementary Flying Training School located in Windsor Mills Quebec
Struck off charge in 1944
Sold to Mexican Air Force
Returned to Canada in the 1980's and fully restored to as she looked coming out of the factory and into RCAF service.

 

[Mike in Seattle]

Great jacket - great plane - great photos AND great editing of the photos as well!

 

[ace12]

Now, who says Eastman don't age well?! The jacket is beautiful! Thanks for sharing!!

 

[andy richards]

Beautiful pictures of tha jacket and plane!
Thanks for sharing.
Andy

 

[zwelgbast]

Superb vintage photo...

Seeing your state-of art ELC A-2 and your marvelous 1940's aeroplane, I gather that you are an example for us all.

Matthew

 

[PADDY]

Marvellous! You must be on Cloud Nine.

 

[thor]

Great pics! I am happy to see an A-2 not being treated gently and slathered with all kinds of oily, gooey preservatives and conditioners. The best way to wear in a leather jacket is the wear it everywhere, doing everything, never mind the weather. Looks like strapping an airplane onto one's back may be the best way of all to truly do an A-2 justice!

 

[Jaguar66]

This pic could have been taken during the 1940's but in actual fact is only 2 weeks ago.
I am sitting in my 1940 Fleet Finch 16R wearing my ELC A2 and my vintage helmet and goggles
My buddy took the shot when I was not looking , then played around with his photoshop a bit.
The early style tinted pic brings out just how worn my A2 is

What year was your jacket made?

 

[fleet16b]

What year was your jacket made?

Hi Jag

My A2 was ordered and rec'd in 2003

 

[andyfalzon]

Looking good

 

[Talbot]

Two big thumbs up!

 

[Smithy]

Get photos Fleet and wonderful to see a flying jacket being used for what it was made - FLYING

And like Thor says great to see you haven't molly-coddled it, looks all the better for having not been!