Reproduction Flight Jackets

[eldave04]

Anybody have any experience with WW2 flight jackets, and the quality of the different brands, ie Aero, Eastman, Cooper, Avirex etc? Which uses the best leather/horsehide/goathide? Which will last the longest without falling apart?

[Aotearoa]

Bumping for you. I have been looking for G1 & A2 flight jackets recently also.

JJs Home is knowledgeable on this subject, hopefully he replies.

[sybaritical]

IMHO Buzz Rickson's reproductions are the best money can buy.

[Jay Allen]

You can actually get a real G-1 for about the same money, or less, than a reproduction. If you have to have an A2....that's a different story. Depending on your size (smaller is easier to find) the real ones are usually plentiful on eBay for 80-150 dollars. I may even have one kicking around in my basement if you are interested.

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[eldave04]

bumpage... How can i tell if it is a good quality repro, what should i be looking for if i buy one on ebay?

been here for 1 year

[J0HN]

my friend bought a ww2 style parka by Belstaff, so try http://www.belstaff.com/

i rest my case