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11-23-2009, 04:01 PM

#11

rickair7777

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Quote:

Originally Posted by dosbo

Any airline pilot making less than a bus driver should be wearing a windbreaker instead of a blazer.

Ah yes, the meas purple windbreaker...I had suppressed that memory

11-23-2009, 04:43 PM

#12

duvie

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I just got a "field coat" from an army navy surplus store. I threw my stripes on the epaulets and put my wings from my blazer on the chest pocket. I've gotten nothing but compliments on it and it fits my company's requirements for a trench coat. Its oiled cotton, comes to about mid thigh and has a button out liner. I'd wager its warmer, lighter and more stylish (my personal criteria) than the leather jacket. Flagrant disregard for uniform policy doesn't really do anybody any good, but try and look for other solutions. For instance, a few guys were wearing the commando sweaters long before our uniform provider began selling them.

11-23-2009, 04:50 PM

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The Juice

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Quote:

Originally Posted by duvie

I just got a "field coat" from an army navy surplus store. I threw my stripes on the epaulets and put my wings from my blazer on the chest pocket. I've gotten nothing but compliments on it and it fits my company's requirements for a trench coat. Its oiled cotton, comes to about mid thigh and has a button out liner. I'd wager its warmer, lighter and more stylish (my personal criteria) than the leather jacket. Flagrant disregard for uniform policy doesn't really do anybody any good, but try and look for other solutions. For instance, a few guys were wearing the commando sweaters long before our uniform provider began selling them.

Seriously, do you expect people to come up to you and say "Oh man, you look like a total tool in that jacket."

Sorry..

11-23-2009, 04:51 PM

#14

oneflynfool

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Close enough, and only $99...

Amazon.com: Men's Air Force A-2 Flight Leather Bomber Jacket: Clothing

11-23-2009, 04:55 PM

#15

The Juice

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Originally Posted by JoeyMeatballs

I dunno, I wish we could wear the Bomber type jackets with scarfs and goggles..............that would be awesome

Think of all the 80 year old tail you could score by telling them you were a Doolittle Raider.

11-23-2009, 05:26 PM

#16

duvie

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Quote:

Originally Posted by The Juice

Seriously, do you expect people to come up to you and say "Oh man, you look like a total tool in that jacket."

Sorry..

A few times when my blazer was getting dry cleaned I wore a plain black jacket and I never once got a compliment, in fact quite a few guys looked at me funny and one guy I flew with told me that I probably should stick to uniform pieces. Maybe our company cultures are different, but I think if somebody had a problem with what I was wearing they'd just tell me. I think guys look kind of silly in their leather jackets and I've never complimented them, is my logic off?

11-23-2009, 05:26 PM

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FlyJSH

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How about something like this?

Men's Black Leather Motorcycle Jacket with Side Laces

11-23-2009, 05:56 PM

#18

ExperimentalAB

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Just made a personal visit to swap out Jackets with the Perrone folks, and let me tell you, you'd be hard-pressed to find a better group of people. Obviously a fan of their work, as well -- they'll do good by you. Also, most definately get the liner if you'll be up North in the winter. Definately.