doinworkinvans Posted January 16, 2015 I finally was able to acquire my first A-2 jacket! Was able to get it from a forum member which makes it even sweeter. Came in the mail today. I have been wanting one of these bad boys ever since I started collecting. It's a smaller size plain one, but it is in great shape. Leather is still pretty pliable and cuffs and bands are in great shape, only one small hole on the inside. The zipper is impecable, works flawlessly. Anyway, as you can tell I am pumped and glad to have her safe and sound. (SORRY FOR THE BLUE GLARE IN THE PICS - HAVE NO IDEA WHERE ITS COMING FROM.) Let me know what you think - Daniel Actively collecting: 13th USAAF uniforms and groups/medal groups! 307th BG, 5th BG, 11th BG, 42nd BG Also looking for: WWII Far East Air Force uniforms/groups! Any Pacific Army Air Force Groups to 5th, 7th, 10th, 14th, 20th AAF Collecting CBI and ATC Pacific Army Air Force groups USMF's custom photo resize tool:http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/229816-custom-resize-tool-exclusively-for-the-usmf/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
doinworkinvans Posted January 16, 2015 ... Actively collecting: 13th USAAF uniforms and groups/medal groups! 307th BG, 5th BG, 11th BG, 42nd BG Also looking for: WWII Far East Air Force uniforms/groups! Any Pacific Army Air Force Groups to 5th, 7th, 10th, 14th, 20th AAF Collecting CBI and ATC Pacific Army Air Force groups USMF's custom photo resize tool:http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/229816-custom-resize-tool-exclusively-for-the-usmf/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
USdog Posted January 16, 2015 Very nice find! I've had an A-2 once but sold it since it's not my area of collecting. They are really cool though! Check out my online collection of dog tags... http://historicdogtags.com LOOKING FOR DOG TAGS.... CIVIL WAR, WWI, WWII, KOREAN WAR, AND VIETNAM.PM ME IF YOU HAVE ANYTHING! I WILL LET YOU KNOW IF IM INTERESTED.THANKS,USDOG Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tarbridge Posted January 16, 2015 Congrats...be careful this does not turn into a trend. ..your house will begin wafting with the aroma of old leather and smelly green stuff. Always Buying...Medals...Patches...Wings... Singles or Groups...Top Cash Paid!!! My Website...http://www.purpleheartsnorthcarolina.com/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David D Posted January 16, 2015 Nice! I love the look of A-2's -Dave Collecting WWI 26th Division Machine Gun and Infantry related Helmets, Equipment, Groupings, Photos and Dog Tags! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
501stGeronimo Posted January 16, 2015 Nice grab! Did this happen to come from Wartime collectibles? Lol USMF'S LEADING COLLECTOR OF USAAF BLUE BACK WINGS LOOKING TO BUY SINGLES, ON UNIFORMS, OR COLLECTIONS ALONG WITH AIRBORNE TROOP CARRIER TENNESSEE MILITARY COLLECTORS ASSOCIATION BE SURE TO LEAVE FEEDBACK ON ME: http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/134393-501stgeronimo/?hl=501stgeronimo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
doinworkinvans Posted January 16, 2015 Nice grab! Did this happen to come from Wartime collectibles? Lol haha - naw it didnt but I did have my eye on that one....that was a great price on that Actively collecting: 13th USAAF uniforms and groups/medal groups! 307th BG, 5th BG, 11th BG, 42nd BG Also looking for: WWII Far East Air Force uniforms/groups! Any Pacific Army Air Force Groups to 5th, 7th, 10th, 14th, 20th AAF Collecting CBI and ATC Pacific Army Air Force groups USMF's custom photo resize tool:http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/229816-custom-resize-tool-exclusively-for-the-usmf/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maoribattalion Posted January 16, 2015 thats awesome! What a nice feeling! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
doyler Posted January 16, 2015 Good looking A2 Congrats on adding it to the collection. In Memoriam:Lieutenant J.Kostelec 1-3 First Special Service Force MIA/PD 4 March 1944 ItalyI HAVE SEEN THE ENEMY AND IT IS DAYLIGHTForget about the tips..We'll get hell to pay (AC/DC)"If you cant get out and run with the big dogs then sit on the porch and bark at the cars going by.." Have you Hugged a Clown Today? You Cant Get A Sun Tan On The Moon.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
doinworkinvans Posted January 16, 2015 Congrats...be careful this does not turn into a trend. ..your house will begin wafting with the aroma of old leather and smelly green stuff. Thanks for the nice comments fellas! And Rob, too late...the bug bit long ago! The ladyfriend has asked several times what that "smell" is...I of course tell her its my new cologne Actively collecting: 13th USAAF uniforms and groups/medal groups! 307th BG, 5th BG, 11th BG, 42nd BG Also looking for: WWII Far East Air Force uniforms/groups! Any Pacific Army Air Force Groups to 5th, 7th, 10th, 14th, 20th AAF Collecting CBI and ATC Pacific Army Air Force groups USMF's custom photo resize tool:http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/229816-custom-resize-tool-exclusively-for-the-usmf/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
David D Posted January 16, 2015 The ladyfriend has asked several times what that "smell" is...I of course tell her its my new cologne Thats to funny Collecting WWI 26th Division Machine Gun and Infantry related Helmets, Equipment, Groupings, Photos and Dog Tags! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattsmilitary Posted January 16, 2015 Nice! Matt's Military milimportexport2@gmail.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mr_lits Posted January 16, 2015 Excellent A2 very clean and nice Talon zip. Careful A2's are like Lays Chips you can't just have one....... Always looking for AAC & AAF flight gear. With a focus on Aleutian and ETO theaters. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
littlebuddy Posted January 16, 2015 Congrats Dan !!!! im just waiting on my first A2 to be delivered ! made up for you buddy !! LB WANTED : RAF 1940 PATT FLYING BOOTS WANTED : DINGHY TYPE K ,TYPE A " ALWAYS WANTING USAAF ITEMS IN THEIR ORIGINAL PACKAGING " "WOULD ALSO LIKE 487th FS AND 515TH BS RELATED ITEMS " "Illegitmi non carborundum" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
R. Watkins Posted January 16, 2015 I have a question regarding a hypothetical situation that I'd like to get some opinions on: If someone were to take an authentic WWII A-2 jacket and sew on equally authentic WWII era group/squadron patches, using 1940's era thread, would such an jacket be considered a fake, reproduction....? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
doinworkinvans Posted January 16, 2015 I have a question regarding a hypothetical situation that I'd like to get some opinions on: If someone were to take an authentic WWII A-2 jacket and sew on equally authentic WWII era group/squadron patches, using 1940's era thread, would such an jacket be considered a fake, reproduction....? I dont know if a person would know...if they did all that, it would be hard to tell. Especially if they were all weathered. They would be a lot of work...do you have a specific example? Actively collecting: 13th USAAF uniforms and groups/medal groups! 307th BG, 5th BG, 11th BG, 42nd BG Also looking for: WWII Far East Air Force uniforms/groups! Any Pacific Army Air Force Groups to 5th, 7th, 10th, 14th, 20th AAF Collecting CBI and ATC Pacific Army Air Force groups USMF's custom photo resize tool:http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/229816-custom-resize-tool-exclusively-for-the-usmf/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
doinworkinvans Posted January 16, 2015 Congrats Dan !!!! im just waiting on my first A2 to be delivered ! made up for you buddy !! LB thanks LB!!! cant wait to see your first one! Actively collecting: 13th USAAF uniforms and groups/medal groups! 307th BG, 5th BG, 11th BG, 42nd BG Also looking for: WWII Far East Air Force uniforms/groups! Any Pacific Army Air Force Groups to 5th, 7th, 10th, 14th, 20th AAF Collecting CBI and ATC Pacific Army Air Force groups USMF's custom photo resize tool:http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/229816-custom-resize-tool-exclusively-for-the-usmf/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
doinworkinvans Posted January 16, 2015 Excellent A2 very clean and nice Talon zip. Careful A2's are like Lays Chips you can't just have one....... Thanks Lits - good to see ya back around here and yes they are dangerous....i may or may not have my eye on another already Actively collecting: 13th USAAF uniforms and groups/medal groups! 307th BG, 5th BG, 11th BG, 42nd BG Also looking for: WWII Far East Air Force uniforms/groups! Any Pacific Army Air Force Groups to 5th, 7th, 10th, 14th, 20th AAF Collecting CBI and ATC Pacific Army Air Force groups USMF's custom photo resize tool:http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/229816-custom-resize-tool-exclusively-for-the-usmf/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WW2JAKE Posted January 16, 2015 I have a question regarding a hypothetical situation that I'd like to get some opinions on: If someone were to take an authentic WWII A-2 jacket and sew on equally authentic WWII era group/squadron patches, using 1940's era thread, would such an jacket be considered a fake, reproduction....? when ever i do that stuff (not specifically an A-2) i call it a recreation and i make that clear. plus it is for my display purposes and not to sell but thats just how I do it "America shall win the war. Therefore, I will work. I will save. I will sacrifice. I will endure. I will fight cheerfully and do my utmost, as if the whole issue of the struggle depended on me alone." -Martin A. Treptow Jake L. NO ONE IN HISTORY HAS EVER CHOKED TO DEATH FROM SWALLOWING THEIR PRIDE.Heaven help me, how I miss my friend Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
R. Watkins Posted January 16, 2015 I dont know if a person would know...if they did all that, it would be hard to tell. Especially if they were all weathered. They would be a lot of work...do you have a specific example? I don't know nearly enough about flight jackets to spot the 'real-deal' from something put together using the method I just laid out. I keep seeing the staggering prices some of these period jackets are selling for and it just got me to wondering if this type of scenario is/could eventually come into play in the collectors market. How would an 'assembled' piece of this type, all components of WWII vintage, be listed by an ethical seller? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phantomfixer Posted January 16, 2015 Very cool!!!! your first A-2 is always the best !!!! Be careful of the patches u use...what it looks like you have (or someone used a fake stamp)is an A-2 that was reissued after 1947 during the Korean War So WWII patches might or might not be correct.. A great jacket BTW.. it is a WWII produced jacket just to be clear...But they were REissued in limited numbers after 1947 when the US Air Force separated from the Army Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monsoon Posted January 17, 2015 Nice looking jacket! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JDK Posted January 17, 2015 Congrats on your first A-2 Daniel. I was wondering when you were finally going to show it off! I remember mine well. I still have it actually. It holds a special place with me for that reason. It's the one that started me down the path to this sickness! Haha I'm sure this one will always hold a special place with you. JD AAF Collector...........**Always Buying WW2 Aviation Related Items: Especially Operation Tidal Wave items (1st Ploesti Raid) ..... WW2 Fighter Ace Related Items.....Higher End A-2 Flight Jacket Groups....AAF Related Valor Medal Groups** Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
doinworkinvans Posted January 17, 2015 I don't know nearly enough about flight jackets to spot the 'real-deal' from something put together using the method I just laid out. I keep seeing the staggering prices some of these period jackets are selling for and it just got me to wondering if this type of scenario is/could eventually come into play in the collectors market. How would an 'assembled' piece of this type, all components of WWII vintage, be listed by an ethical seller? I have never ever seen that done - a plain jane original A2 is worth alot on its on...and plus original "parts" are so hard to come by and expensive on their on...plus not to mention the price of a squadron patch....yea I dont see that being done at all. Just not worth it when you can make plenty on a normal one. JDK on the forum here is the leader on A2's so you could maybe message him if you need some serious info. Also just study ones on here and also check out ACME DEPOT...they have great info on A2's with all the makers and draw numbers. Actively collecting: 13th USAAF uniforms and groups/medal groups! 307th BG, 5th BG, 11th BG, 42nd BG Also looking for: WWII Far East Air Force uniforms/groups! Any Pacific Army Air Force Groups to 5th, 7th, 10th, 14th, 20th AAF Collecting CBI and ATC Pacific Army Air Force groups USMF's custom photo resize tool:http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/229816-custom-resize-tool-exclusively-for-the-usmf/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Umac Posted January 17, 2015 Congrats on #1 A2. It has to be a thrill. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
