PaidInFull24
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Hey guys,
Got a nice pair of A-8 pants off ebay tonight to add to my growing collection. Can anyone shed any light on the A-8? They are down-filled and look to be in great shape. I have read in another spot that the A-8 were kindof an intermediate between shearling wool flight clothing and the later alpaca lined flight clothing. Is this correct? The pants that I bought don't have a label in them, but the style is consistent with Eddie Bauer A-8 pants. Was Eddie Bauer one of the only manufacturers of the A-8's, or like with most other things during wartime, were there other companies who also manufactured? Also, what would be the accompanying parka? As always, thanks in advance for all of your help. I know I ask some goofy questions, but you really don't know how much I, being a new collector, appreciate all the information that I gain from you guys.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Arm...ultDomain_0&hash=item19ca832c7e#ht_4121wt_943
Regards,
Nick
Got a nice pair of A-8 pants off ebay tonight to add to my growing collection. Can anyone shed any light on the A-8? They are down-filled and look to be in great shape. I have read in another spot that the A-8 were kindof an intermediate between shearling wool flight clothing and the later alpaca lined flight clothing. Is this correct? The pants that I bought don't have a label in them, but the style is consistent with Eddie Bauer A-8 pants. Was Eddie Bauer one of the only manufacturers of the A-8's, or like with most other things during wartime, were there other companies who also manufactured? Also, what would be the accompanying parka? As always, thanks in advance for all of your help. I know I ask some goofy questions, but you really don't know how much I, being a new collector, appreciate all the information that I gain from you guys.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Arm...ultDomain_0&hash=item19ca832c7e#ht_4121wt_943
Regards,
Nick