Anyone ever seen an A-2 used in the "12 O'Clock High" TV series?

[Ronnie]

More photos. The way the Thesis is printed did not show the 35mm photos very well. Also I might add that Allan missed the entire point of my call to him. He claims that my jacket is an authentic A2 which is incorrect. I explained when I called him that my jacket was a reproduction jacket. Maybe he got confused when I told him that the patches and name tape were original. It doesn't make a lot of sense because his call to DeRussy was about the use of a prop jacket in the movie.

Ronnie

[Ronnie]

Btw Scarecrow I like your 12 O'Clock High Collection. I would really like to have one of those small movie posters to go with my large one. I purchased as a gift a couple of years ago a Toby Mug for a good friend but didn't buy me one. I want one of those too.

Thanks for your comments.

Ronnie

[MattS]

It appears, by the written and photographic evidence, that some jackets were original (or at least USAF supplied), and there were some prop jackets added to the production. Maybe Fullerton supplied a few odd sizes or something like that.

[Scarecrow]

Great thread about a classic movie! Ronnie thanks for the information, great story. And as "they" say we all learn something every day. And Matt thanks for starting this thread!

[Ronnie]

You bet Scarecrow...you're welcome. Matt I agree. That seems to be the only plausible answer. The govt. simply didn't have enough go go around in some sizes.

I agree this is a cool thread.

Ronnie

[will m.]

Hello Ronnie,

 

Yes....sold the jacket. I found the fit rather full and the actual details varied from an original A-2.

Will that's great info. Did you sell the jacket?
Anymore info on the Fullerton props. I have found nothing other than a sound stage located in Fullerton.
Thanks.
Ronnie